Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Bowling Green State University – Firelands 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 Ohio colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Bowling Green State University – Firelands

Also known as BGSU-Firelands

One University Drive, Huron, OH

Located at One University Drive Huron, Ohio 44839 Bowling Green State University Firelands primarily serves the residents in Eerie and Huron counties. It is one of the seven constituent colleges of the BGSU system offering certificate, associate degree and bachelor's degree programs under the departments of applied sciences, humanities, and natural and social sciences.

Certificate programs include bookkeeping, business application specialist, management and supervision and small business management. Students who wish to start a professional career or transfer to four-year institutions can choose from 15 associate degrees in 22 areas of study while those who would like to pursue a Bachelor's degree has 9 options.

BGSU Firelands provides students with opportunity to finish initial credits for transfer to four-year institutions specifically in Lorraine County Community College and University of Toledo Health Science Campus. This college is authorized by the North Central Association and its Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care program, Health Information Technology and Nursing programs are certified by appropriate accrediting agencies.

In response to the changing needs of the community and industry, this college offers academic programs, workshops and seminars designed to help students cultivate new skills and enhance professional competence.

BGSU Firelands offers a true campus experience as students are presented with various social, cultural and athletic activities, as well as several organizations and clubs they can participate in. Also found in this campus are cultural and recreational facilities like the Firelands College Theatre and the James H. McBride Arboretum.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bowling Green State University – Firelands has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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

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).