Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at YTI Career Institute – Altoona 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer business administration degrees.

YTI Career Institute – Altoona

Also known as Kiamichi Technology Centers

301 Kiamichi Dr, McAlester, OK

YTI Career Institute, located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1967. The institute was established by local businessmen in York, Pennsylvania in order to provide career education to individuals and meet the needs of the economic community. The school is a two year institution and currently operates five campuses in the state of Pennsylvania. The school has grown since its inception, adding more professional programs as well as expanding and upgrading its facilities. The institute currently serves approximately serves 2,500 students a year, including residents of northern Maryland.

Academics

YTI Career institute offers a number of programs through its five campuses that may result in an associate degree, certification, or diploma. These programs serve to educate individuals in a particular field of study, providing the individual with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the work force as a professional immediately after graduation. Graduates will be eligible for entry level positions and will be assisted in job placement through the institute's career placement assistance program. Not all campuses offer the same programs, and thus students should check for program availability for their desired campus.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design
• Pharmacy Technician
• Medical Assistant
• Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at YTI Career Institute should complete the online form for additional information available on the school's website. Once submitted, potential students will be sent an information packet, including the application for admission, which will allow students to review and decide which program they wish to enter. Students are also encouraged to speak to a counselor and visit the campus to receive a full view of the school.  Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans and work study programs. Students must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine family contribution, the difference of which will be used to determine financial aid awards and assistance.

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

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

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

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

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