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Business Administration

Leverage Your Associate Degree and Advance Your Business and Leadership Skills

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Program Overview

Advance your career with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration at ĢƵ (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.

Degree or Certificate Type

Bachelor of Applied Science

Cost

$22,926

Additional cost may apply.

Time to Complete

4 years

Primary Location

Students working in a group on campus

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 – Bachelors of Applied Science Degree

4

YEARS

BAS

Cost: $22,926

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Career Opportunities

  • General and Operations Managers

    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.

    1397

    Annual Openings*

    $33.83

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $70,366

    Annual Median Salary

    9.51%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Project Management Specialists

    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.

    298

    Annual Openings*

    $38.30

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $79,664

    Annual Median Salary

    14.52%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Managers, All Other

    All managers not listed separately.

    231

    Annual Openings*

    $30.48

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $63,398

    Annual Median Salary

    18.26%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Management Analysts

    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.

    219

    Annual Openings*

    $36.46

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $75,837

    Annual Median Salary

    20.14%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Human Resources Specialists

    Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.

    218

    Annual Openings*

    $30.17

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $62,754

    Annual Median Salary

    15.32%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Business Operations Specialists, All Other

    All business operations specialists not listed separately.

    202

    Annual Openings*

    $33.98

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $70,678

    Annual Median Salary

    17.74%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Postsecondary Teachers

    192

    Annual Openings*

    $35.10

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $73,008

    Annual Median Salary

    18.28%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Construction Managers

    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.

    148

    Annual Openings*

    $36.14

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $75,171

    Annual Median Salary

    24.08%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Sales Managers

    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.

    126

    Annual Openings*

    $52.11

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $108,389

    Annual Median Salary

    14.05%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Chief Executives

    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.

    97

    Annual Openings*

    $93.73

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $194,958

    Annual Median Salary

    1.67%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Cost Estimators

    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.

    67

    Annual Openings*

    $34.04

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $70,803

    Annual Median Salary

    10.74%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Social and Community Service Managers

    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.

    51

    Annual Openings*

    $32.65

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $67,912

    Annual Median Salary

    9.09%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Logisticians

    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.

    49

    Annual Openings*

    $30.73

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $63,918

    Annual Median Salary

    21.55%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Industrial Production Managers

    Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

    41

    Annual Openings*

    $45.72

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $95,098

    Annual Median Salary

    14.62%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Administrative Services Managers

    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” .

    40

    Annual Openings*

    $36.37

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $75,650

    Annual Median Salary

    17.72%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Human Resources Managers

    Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

    38

    Annual Openings*

    $52.19

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $108,555

    Annual Median Salary

    12.69%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

    Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

    34

    Annual Openings*

    $37.32

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $77,626

    Annual Median Salary

    12.05%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Facilities Managers

    Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization’s campus.

    20

    Annual Openings*

    $40.77

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $84,802

    Annual Median Salary

    15.02%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

    Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.

    19

    Annual Openings*

    $35.88

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $74,630

    Annual Median Salary

    17.53%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Training and Development Managers

    Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

    14

    Annual Openings*

    $47.56

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $98,925

    Annual Median Salary

    11.48%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

    Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.

    14

    Annual Openings*

    $32.53

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $67,662

    Annual Median Salary

    16.48%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Personal Service Managers, All Other

    All personal service managers not listed separately.

    13

    Annual Openings*

    $10.31

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $21,445

    Annual Median Salary

    31.73%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

  • Compensation and Benefits Managers

    Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

    1

    Annual Openings*

    $60.15

    Hourly Median Wage*

    $125,112

    Annual Median Salary

    5.65%

    Growth (2025 – 2035)*

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*Data sourced from Lightcast™, a labor market analytics tool, 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

Step 2

  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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