Undergraduate Business Administration Degrees Overview
Whether you’re ready to pursue a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree, or a minor in business administration, Warner Pacific University has a degree plan to help you succeed and realize your leadership potential in business. As a Christ-centered university, WPU prepares students to live and lead with purpose.
Each student in our undergraduate business programs works one-on-one with an academic advisor to build their own personalized program of study — taking any applicable transfer credit into account so they can reach their goals faster.
WPU’s in-person Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Associate of Science in Business Administration programs help students develop the skills they need to establish successful careers in a wide range of industries. Students in the bachelor’s in business administration program have the option to choose an emphasis in healthcare administration, human resource management, entrepreneurship, or leadership/management. WPU also offers an online Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program.
Skill and Learning Outcomes for the Business Administration Degree Programs
Business administration courses at WPU balance theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on experience to provide students with skills they can bring directly to the workplace. Upon successful completion of the core business administration coursework, graduates will be able to demonstrate:
- Proficiency in the key concepts and methods of inquiry associated with business
- Proficiency in the use of quantitative tools used to make good business decisions
- Critical thinking through evidence-based arguments associated with the various areas of business practice
- An ability to produce work that integrates concepts and methods associated with the disciplines of business
- Proficiency associated with Microsoft Office and other associated business systems
- Communication fluency via written and oral presentation assignments
- Proficiency in the basic functional competencies of decision-making, risk analysis, measurement, reporting, research, and leveraging technology to enhance functional competencies
- Proficiency in the basic personal competencies of professional demeanor, problem-solving and decision-making, interaction, leadership, communication, project management, and leveraging technology to enhance personal competencies
What Can You Do With a Business Administration Degree?
WPU business administration graduates have gone on to careers in business administration, business communications, customer relations, marketing, operations, and supply chain logistics, among other areas, as well as various graduate programs. Overall employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), faster than the average for all occupations.
The median annual salary for individuals with a business degree is about $75,000, per the BLS. Below are some of the top occupations for business degree program graduates, along with the 2024 median annual salary for each occupation from the BLS. Some roles may require industry experience as well as a graduate degree:
| Human Resource Specialist
$72,910 |
Accountant/Auditor
$81,680 |
Management Analyst
$101,190 |
| General Manager/Operations Manager
$102,950 |
Manager, All Other
$136,550 |
Financial Manager
$161,700 |
Undergraduate Business Administration Curricula
WPU offers two traditional undergraduate degree programs in business administration: a bachelor’s degree program and an associate degree program. Coursework for both programs covers core concepts and competencies needed by future business leaders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Discover the Business Administration Degree Path for You
United under the university’s Christ-centered mission, WPU’s business programs create space for students of all cultural and professional backgrounds to take a purpose-driven approach to their career advancement.
Each of WPU’s undergraduate degree programs in business administration provides students with a well-rounded skill set to prepare them to make pivotal business decisions and take the lead in implementing innovative solutions across various industries and business areas.
For questions about a business administration program or its format options, contact the admissions team at 800-804-1510, or fill out the form below.
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| Associate of Arts in Organizational Dynamics | Master of Business Administration (MBA) 4+1 | Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership |
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