Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Atlantic Cape Community 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 New Jersey colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Atlantic Cape Community College (ACS)

200 A Morris Avenue, Denville, NJ

About
Atlantic Cape Community College, located in Mays Landing, New Jersey, was founded 1964 to serve residents of Atlantic County and Cape May County, having expanded its services to Cape May County in 1999 and adding the campus in 2005. The school serves over 6000 students a year through its two campuses, the second of which is located in Cape May Court House. The school was the second such community college to be founded in the state. The school is dedicated to providing residents with a quality education, providing programs, services and facilities that are modern and relevant to the community.

Academics
Atlantic Cape Community College provides over forty career training and academic transfer programs. These programs are designed to meet the needs of the community and assist students in achieving their goals. Career training and vocational programs provide the skills and training necessary to perform as professionals in a given technical or vocational field. Students will develop the required abilities through classroom and practical courses that offer real world experience and understanding of the field. These programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in either an associate degree or certificate. Students may pursue employment at the entry level after graduation.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the lower division and general education courses for a given major over the course of two years at low cost, followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete the final two years of a bachelor's degree. Agreements with public institutions in New Jersey making transfer easier for those who follow curriculum guidelines. Individuals who choose to apply at a private or out of state institution are advised to meet with a counselor to plan the curriculum that best fulfills the transfer requirements of the school or school's desired.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Culinary Arts
• Paralegal Studies
• Communication
• History

Admissions and Financial Aid
Atlantic Cape Community College is a public two year open enrollment institution. Any student that fulfills the minimum requirements for admission may enroll through the completion and submission of the application for admission. Students are required to provide transcripts and test scores, and will be asked to take a placement exam to ensure they meet minimum general education requirements prior to registration. Students are asked to participate in orientation and meet with a counselor prior to the start of their first semester. Registration takes place prior to the start of each semester, with tuition fees due shortly after registration is completed.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the standard document used by postsecondary institutions to identify a student's financial situation and make judgments regarding need, program eligibility and awards. Due to national regulations students may be asked to provide additional tax information by the school to ensure the accuracy of the FAFSA. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year due to changing financial circumstances of  a given student and his or her family each year.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Atlantic Cape Community College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $105.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $220160
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $111.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $232340

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 24
  • Average Hourly Rate: $68.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $141670
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 15
  • Average Hourly Rate: $81.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $170110

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $81.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $168810
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $77.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $161050

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $120150
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $60.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $125930

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