Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Northwestern College – Southwestern Campus 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 Illinois colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Northwestern College – Southwestern Campus (NC)

2601 N. Mulford, Rockford, IL

Northwestern College - Southwestern Campus is a two-year career college, which offers career oriented education for its students in Bridgeview and surrounding areas. Students can pick from many areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Security and Protective Services
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Communication Technology

In the previous year, over 200 students were awarded degrees with about 36% of students who start the program continuing on to complete it. Over twenty different programs are offered at NBC, with an Associates degree being the highest degree available. Below is a list of the more popular programs offered are:

• Pharmacy Technician
• Law and Justice Administration
• Medical Insurance Coding
• Business Administration
• Paralegal

To support students and graduates, Northwestern College - Southwestern Campus may provide some services to students like:

• Distance learning
• Weekend and night classes available
• Career path counseling
• Student employment
• Assisting students to find work

Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see classes offered, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NC has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Rockford, IL
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $80.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $167720

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

• Rockford, IL
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $94930

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

• Rockford, IL
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $96600

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

• Rockford, IL
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $65990

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