Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Brunswick 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 North Carolina colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Brunswick Community College

One Brevard College Drive, Brevard, NC

Brunswick Community College, located in Bolivia, North Carolina, was founded in 1979 to provide educational opportunities for residents of the area and was originally know as Brunswick Technical Institute. The school changed its name within half a year to Brunswick Technical College, and once again in 1988 to its current name, reflecting changes regarding two year institutions throughout the state. Brunswick Community College is a public institution and member of the North Carolina Community College System which operates institutions offering similar academic and career opportunities throughout the state.

Academics

Brunswick Community College offers a variety of programs that allow for career or transfer opportunities. Career training programs provide students the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in a given technical or vocational field, allowing entry into the workforce as a professional immediately after graduation. Career programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete their bachelor's degree. Transfer is facilitated by agreements between the college and state operated public institutions, though transfer is possible to out of state and private schools.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Cosmetology
• Early Childhood Education
• Phlebotomy
• Business Administration

Admissions and Financial Aid

As an open enrollment institution, any students who meet the minimum requirements for admissions will be enrolled after completing the application for admission and submitting it to the school. Students should submit transcripts and test scores along with the application, and are required to take a placement exam prior to the registration, which takes place prior to the start of each semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial aid must obtain a federal PIN as well as submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of the academic school year and students may be asked to provide additional financial information to ensure the accuracy of the FAFSA prior to the disbursement of funds.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Brunswick 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

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).