Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Louisiana State University – Alexandria prepares students for careers in education, government, private business and retail. The program focuses on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Program courses include: management theory, humor resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. Get more details below including other Louisiana colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Louisiana State University – Alexandria (LSUA)

433 Bolivar St, New Orleans, LA

Louisiana State University - Alexandria, a public institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Alexandria, LA, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at Louisiana State University - Alexandria.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Louisiana State University - Alexandria offers:

• Nursing
• Business Administration
• General Studies
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to this school score in-between 19 to 22 on the ACT. An estimated 60 percent of all applicant were accepted at Louisiana State University - Alexandria, with 63 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $4,600 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $6,800. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

Louisiana State University - Alexandria participates in sports through the NAIA's Division I Independents in Baseball.

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.lsua.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. LSUA offers a bachelor's degree program in business administration.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• New Orleans-Metairie, LA
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $85.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $178020

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• New Orleans-Metairie, LA
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $115380

Sales Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sales managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• New Orleans-Metairie, LA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $100730

Administrative Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• New Orleans-Metairie, LA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $89060

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).