Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at University of Arizona 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 Arizona colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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University of Arizona

2020 S. Avenue 8E, Yuma, AZ

The University of Arizona (UA) in Tucson was the first university to be established in the state of Arizona, in 1885. The three campuses stretch over 387 acres and constitute the oldest continually maintained 'green space' in this otherwise desert region. The university serves over 35,000 students across all disciplines, including both undergraduate and postgraduate students. For example, UA offers 300 undergraduate degrees in 20 colleges and 11 schools. The faculty includes Nobel and Pulitzer prize winners and the National Science Foundation has ranked the University of Arizona as the 16^th top public university in the country.

There are a large number of residences for students, almost all of which are co-ed. Residence Life has all the information you need to apply to a residence hall and be sure of getting the most out of your time on campus. The Admissions Office provides information on a wide variety of scholarships and financial aid as well as everything else you need to know about applying to the university.

Communication and community spirit are encouraged at UA. The Faculty Fellows is one example of a program in place to help generate both of these. The aim of this program is to enable the students to spend time with the faculty outside of the classroom and engender a spirit of community in the university. UA aims to be as diverse as possible and has a number of programs in place to ensure the continued diversity of both the student body and the faculty. This diversity includes both minority groups, international students and disabled staff and students. Disabled staff and students should contact the Disability Resource Center to learn about the specific details of assistance. Outreach programs are also available, as UA is committed to making a difference in people's lives.

The Student Recreation Center provides information on a variety of different things to do besides studying. A wide variety of sports are offered at the university as well as a variety of other student societies. There are art galleries, museums, theatres and a large number of libraries with an enormous amount of resources on offer to the student.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Arizona has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Yuma, AZ
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $72.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $150810

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

• Yuma, AZ
  • Total Employment: 710
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $63740

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

• Yuma, AZ
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $79270

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

• Yuma, AZ
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $73620

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