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Business Administration
Business Administration
Leverage Your Associate Degree and Advance Your Business and Leadership Skills
Program Overview
Advance your career with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration at College of Western Idaho (CWI). This program is ideal for those with an existing Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or equivalent degree seeking to deepen their business expertise. You will gain practical experience in key areas such as management, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship, preparing you for leadership positions or to successfully start your own venture.
Whether your ambition is to reach the next level in your field, transition to a managerial role, or launch your own business, this program provides a robust platform for career growth and professional advancement. With the flexibility of online and hybrid learning options, students entering with an AAS degree can typically complete the program in two (2) years of full-time study, depending on transfer credits and course load.
Learning Opportunities
- Strategic Leadership Training: Develop your leadership capabilities to manage and inspire teams effectively in any business environment.
- Financial Expertise: Master the essentials of accounting and finance to navigate the corporate financial landscape effectively.
- Innovative Marketing Techniques: Learn cutting-edge marketing strategies and tools essential for driving business growth and innovation.
- Ethical Decision-Making: Understand and apply ethical, legal, and socially responsible business practices to make informed decisions.
- Communication Excellence: Enhance your ability to communicate professionally across various media and audiences, preparing you for diverse business interactions.
Areas of Study
Degrees & Certificates
Business Administration – Bachelor of Applied Science Degree
Cost:
$22,926
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Career Opportunities
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. 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. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors.
1697
Annual Openings*
$
36.69
Hourly Median Wage*
$
76,315
Annual Median Salary
12.2
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
779
Annual Openings*
$
36.02
Hourly Median Wage*
$
74,921
Annual Median Salary
10.07
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.
434
Annual Openings*
$
39.58
Hourly Median Wage*
$
82,326
Annual Median Salary
17.55
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
377
Annual Openings*
$
39.51
Hourly Median Wage*
$
82,180
Annual Median Salary
22.9
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
All managers not listed separately.
345
Annual Openings*
$
35.92
Hourly Median Wage*
$
74,713
Annual Median Salary
20.72
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
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.
251
Annual Openings*
$
78.91
Hourly Median Wage*
$
164,132
Annual Median Salary
12.19
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.
213
Annual Openings*
$
30.68
Hourly Median Wage*
$
63,814
Annual Median Salary
16.18
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
All business operations specialists not listed separately.
186
Annual Openings*
$
35.58
Hourly Median Wage*
$
74,006
Annual Median Salary
19.5
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
176
Annual Openings*
$
42.55
Hourly Median Wage*
$
88,504
Annual Median Salary
25.43
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
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.
162
Annual Openings*
$
60.56
Hourly Median Wage*
$
125,964
Annual Median Salary
17.01
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.
85
Annual Openings*
$
36.09
Hourly Median Wage*
$
75,067
Annual Median Salary
11.6
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization’s budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
82
Annual Openings*
$
37.25
Hourly Median Wage*
$
77,480
Annual Median Salary
12.71
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
66
Annual Openings*
$
48.44
Hourly Median Wage*
$
100,755
Annual Median Salary
16.05
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services. Medical records administrators are included in “Medical and Health Services Managers” .
60
Annual Openings*
$
37.70
Hourly Median Wage*
$
78,416
Annual Median Salary
19.21
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.
51
Annual Openings*
$
39.98
Hourly Median Wage*
$
83,158
Annual Median Salary
13.52
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.
50
Annual Openings*
$
33.45
Hourly Median Wage*
$
69,576
Annual Median Salary
25.01
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
37
Annual Openings*
$
55.86
Hourly Median Wage*
$
116,188
Annual Median Salary
15.56
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization’s campus.
31
Annual Openings*
$
47.32
Hourly Median Wage*
$
98,425
Annual Median Salary
16.57
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
All personal service managers not listed separately.
22
Annual Openings*
$
12.38
Hourly Median Wage*
$
25,750
Annual Median Salary
33.91
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
20
Annual Openings*
$
30.32
Hourly Median Wage*
$
63,065
Annual Median Salary
15.88
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.
16
Annual Openings*
$
35.66
Hourly Median Wage*
$
74,172
Annual Median Salary
19.85
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
$
52.63
Hourly Median Wage*
$
109,470
Annual Median Salary
13.27
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
$
48.27
Hourly Median Wage*
$
100,401
Annual Median Salary
17.08
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
*Data sourced from Lightcast™ (2023), a global leader in labor market analytics, and limited to the state of Idaho. Contact CWI Institutional Research for questions regarding this data. Career pathways may require further education beyond CWI.
Admissions
Step 1
- Apply to CWI.
- Choose Business Administration as your major.
Step 2
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Cost & Aid
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