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Online B.A.S. in Business: Career Outlook

Leadership Expertise for the Business Career You Want

The online Bachelor’s in Business degree from Eastern Oregon University was developed for your professional success as a business leader. After completing the program, you’ll graduate with the academic credential necessary to pursue a graduate degree, plus the professional expertise required to advance your career or enter a new facet of business entirely.

  • More than 505,000 new management positions created by 20291
  • $98,890 median annual salary for administrative services managers2
  • $73,240 median annual salary for labor relations specialists3

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, business management is a growing field with thousands of financially rewarding positions. The field is growing at a rate of five percent annually, and more than 505,000 new management positions are expected to be created by 2029.1

Administrative SErvices Manager

$98,890/YEAR

Administrative services managers are responsible for ensuring all business departments have the resources necessary to function efficiently. They work with diverse business personnel to determine the overall needs of an office.2

Labor Relations Specialist

$73,240/YEAR

Labor relations specialists facilitate communication between a company’s management personnel and its labor and union workers. They ensure all contracts are fulfilled and that management staff members receive appropriate training.3

Additional roles for graduates of the online B.A.S. in Business program:

  • Marketing manager
  • Management analyst
  • Budget analyst
  • Compensation and benefits manager

Get in Touch

We are here to answer any questions you may have. Contact an enrollment counselor at 855-805-5399 or complete the request for information form and we will be in touch.

Program Outcomes: Your Role in the Future of Business

When you complete this program, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge of core business topics
  • Utilize effective management techniques
  • Communicate effectively in the workplace
  • Incorporate diverse cultural perspectives within a business environment
  • Successfully design and complete projects that emphasize practical applications of business concepts

Career Support

Prepare for the role you want with the career support services offered by Eastern Oregon University. As a student and a graduate, you’ll benefit from a variety of services designed to help you stand out among employers and succeed professionally in your field.

Career Services

Eastern Oregon University Career Services offers in-person coaching and online resources to help students broaden their career choices and understand the value of their education in relation to employment. This includes outreach to all students in all academic programs, on and off campus, coupled with outreach to employers, service providers and government agencies.

Career Readiness: Resume and Cover Letter Assistance

EOU Career Services has a robust collection of tutorials available to students, including information on resumes, cover letters, interview skills and soft skills.

Fieldwork/Practicum through EOU’s Career Services

EOU offers diverse fieldwork and practicum opportunities each term that allow students the mechanism to earn college credit tied directly to their current employment.

Handshake

Along with over 1,200 other universities and colleges, EOU is part of the Handshake network that houses jobs, careers and internships around the nation.

Learn more about career support services here.

Sources:

  1. Management Occupations. Sept. 1, 2020. Retrieved on Feb. 2, 2021, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/home.htm
  2. Administrative Services and Facilities Managers. April 9, 2021. Retrieved on May 20, 2021, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/administrative-services-managers.htm
  3. Labor Relations Specialists. April 9, 2021. Retrieved on May 20, 2021, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/labor-relations-specialists.htm#tab-1