$19,680 /Yr
To lead, administrators and managers in the business sector need to have a solid understanding of the industry. The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program at Governors State University equips graduates to work in the quickly changing local and international business landscape.
You will locate classes that hone your comprehension of this particular speciality in the corporate sector after selecting your expertise. With a business administration degree from GSU, you can also take advantage of a wide range of business knowledge and committed mentorships with academics for a varied grasp of the various roles you may be qualified for.
While all Business Administration students are equipped with skills in accounting, business law, technology, and finance, you will also become specialized in your choice of one of seven concentrations: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, or Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Priority Deadline for Spring | |
Application Deadline for Spring | Dec 1, 2024 |
Priority Deadline for Summer | Mar 1, 2025 |
Application Deadline for Summer | Apr 1, 2025 |
Priority Deadline for Fall | Jun 1, 2025 |
Application Deadline for Fall | Jul 1, 2025 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $19680 |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Living Expenses | $12510 |
Transportation | $2000 |
Personal Expenses | $2000 |
Books and supply | $1000 |
Compulsory Fees | $4216 |
Total Cost | $21726 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
- Applicants must submit satisfactory educational records.
- Submit an official TOEFL report with one of the minimum acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) listed below, or submit an official IELTS report with a minimum acceptable score of 6.0 academic version, unless the academic program requires a higher score, or finish the Language Centers (ELS) curriculum offered by ELS Education Services Inc. To pursue this option, students must meet the minimum level of 112 and submit documentation proving they have enough money to cover all their living expenses while attending GSU.
- The transcript of the applicant should attest to the completion of a bachelor's degree in a closely related field, such as math, business analytics, computer science, engineering, information technology, or management information systems.
- A score from the GMAT or GRE, taken no more than five years after the date of admission*;
- Two private recommendation letters from references in the field (e.g., current or past supervisors, community leaders, or college faculty members);
- A G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher for the last 60 hours, from a regionally accredited college or university
For the TOEFL, a minimum acceptable score is as follows:
Type of TOEFL Exam | Paper | Computer | Internet (iBT) |
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Total Score | 500 | 173 | 68 |
Reading | 53 | 20 | 19 |
Writing | 54 | 21 | 16 |
Listening | 53 | 19 | 18 |
Speaking | - | - | 15 |
VISA & Work Study
VISA
GSU is authorized under federal law to sponsor nonimmigrant alien students studying on an F-1 visa. Although applicants on J-1 visas may enrol, the university does not currently participate in the exchange visitor program and is not authorized to issue form DS-2019, which is required for GSU to sponsor the J-1 visa status.
Applicants on F-1 visas, or any other temporary visas, are not eligible to be classified as residents of the State of Illinois for tuition purposes, regardless of the actual length of residence in the State of Illinois, unless otherwise authorized by The Office of the Registrar and The Office of International Services.
The applicant on an F-1 student or J-1 student visa must plan to pursue a full-time program of academic study at Governors State University (6 credit hours per term for doctoral students, 9 credit hours per term for master’s degree students, and 12 credit hours for undergraduate students).
All transcripts, letters, financial documents and other admission material become the property of GSU.
NOTE: Governors State University requires that all F-1 and J-1 students have health insurance that meets the U.S. Department of State standards.
Career and Placement after Course
Demand for business professionals is also growing, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which anticipates a 10% employment growth in business and financial occupations. Here are just a few example careers you can pursue with this bachelor’s degree:
- Accounting Manager
- Contract Administrator
- Human Resources Specialist
- Financial Analyst
- Office Manager or Consultant
- Sales Manager
- Market Research Analyst
The salary expectations of a successful graduate with this degree vary depending on concentration, previous experience, and career goals. Here are the median annual salaries for various types of managers:
- Administrative Services Manager: $96,940
- Marketing Manager: $135,900
- Information Systems Manager: $146,360
- Human Resources Manager: $116,720
- Public Relations Manager: $116,180
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 636/Yr$636 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Liberty University Scholarships: | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
FormSwift Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Gunvant & Bharati Parekh College Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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