Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Alaska Career College prepares students for careers in education, government, private business and retail. The program focuses on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Program courses include: management theory, humor resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Alaska Career College

17200 S.E. Mill Plain Boulevard, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA

Alaska Career College is a vocational institute offering small classroom sizes and work training in the town of Anchorage. It is a private for-profit college that offers continuous enrollment throughout the year.

Programs

ACC offers a number of programs that are considered to be high in demand. These programs are rigorous and include hands-on instruction. Programs offered include:

- Medical Assistant

- Phlebotomy Technician

- Therapeutic Massage

- Medical Coding and Billing

- Business Administration and Computer Technology

- Business Administration and Accounting Technology

- Aircraft Dispatcher (FAA Certification)

Enrollment and Admissions

Alaska Career College requires that students not only submit an application but also interview with a Career Consultant and attend an on-campus tour. Students may be asked to take an Ability to Benefit examination that will prove they can benefit from attending the school. Students are required to be 17 years or older with proof of high school completion. Some programs have special requirements, including criminal background checks.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Alaska Career College offers a less than two-year award program in business administration.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $90.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $189090

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. 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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 19
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $111620

Sales Managers

Description

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sales managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $116220

Administrative Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $83300

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).