Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Potomac College – Washington 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.

Potomac College – Washington

1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL

At Potomac College, we share in your ambitions and goals. In order to deliver only the best education to our students, we have partnered with local businesses and employers to tailor and deliver market-driven curricula to ensure graduates are prepared with the skills necessary to thrive in the real-world. Classes are taught by experienced instructors dedicated to providing the individual attention you need to succeed. At Potomac, we are there for you every step of the way.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master'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

• Bloomington, IL
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $84.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $176730

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

• Bloomington, IL
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $98700

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

• Bloomington, IL
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $80200

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

• Bloomington, IL
  • Total Employment: 560
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $91290

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