Business Administration Degree

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

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University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS)

3700 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL

About
University of Illinois at Springfield, located in Springfield, Illinois, was founded in 1969 as Sangamon State University. The school as established through a measure approved by the Illinois General Assembly with the intention of establishing it as an upper division university providing only the final two years of a four year education alongside graduate studies. Over the first two decades the school experienced steady growth both in enrollment and facilities, and by 1980 had build it first dormitories, providing residence for students. In 1995 the board of regents governing the school was removed and Sangamon State University joined the University of Illinois System, resulting in a name change to the current. In 2005 the school became a full four year institution having introduced a new general education curriculum and adding lower division studies, allowing students to enroll as freshmen for the first time the following year.

Academics
The University of Illinois at Springfield offers a variety of degrees in many majors, allowing students to choose the program of study that best reflects the student's needs and goals. Bachelor degrees are obtained over the course of four years through the completion of lower and upper division courses, general education classes and electives that allow for study of non major related subjects. Undergraduates may also pursue a minor degree. Minor degrees are obtained through a set course of additional study that provides the student with limited addition knowledge and expertise in a secondary field. The school also offers a number of master degree options. Master degree programs typically require a bachelor's degree to have been earned, strong GRE or other graduate exam scores, and an excellent academic record, additionally students may be required to meet additional criteria specific to the graduate program they are applying to.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Biology
• Criminal Justice
• Social Work
• Liberal Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid
Admissions at the University of Illinois at Springfield is decided through a combination of class rank, GPA and test scores. Students may apply online, providing the necessary information to allow the college to render a decision regarding specific student enrollment. Students must have completed a high school education or equivalent, in particular the core curriculum necessary for graduating. In addition a personal statement and essay will be used to further evaluate applicants prior to final decision. Students will be notified once the decision process is complete, with accepted students being provided the information necessary to begin their educational experience at the school.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance are required to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting information from which will be used to determine need, aid program eligibility and monetary awards. Financial aid must be reapplied prior to the start of each academic year. Students may be randomly chosen to provide additional financial information in order to verify the FAFSA's accuracy due to new federal regulations for aid. Merit scholarships may also be available to residents of Illinois who demonstrate academic excellence in high school and continue to do so throughout their undergraduate years.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UIS has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 13
  • Average Hourly Rate: $90.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $188500
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $65.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $136870
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $92.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $191850

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 68
  • Average Hourly Rate: $58.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $122360
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $100460
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $129540

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 16
  • Average Hourly Rate: $61.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $128010
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 450
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $116550
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $130640

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 10
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $80980
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $67760
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $74830

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