Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Chattahoochee Valley 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 Alabama colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC)

900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL

Chattahoochee Valley Community College, located in Phenix City, Alabama, was established in 1973 trough an act passed by the Alabama Legislature. The school's service area includes Phenix City, Russell County, as well as parts of Lee, Macon, Barbour, and Bullock counties. The school also provided educational opportunities of Georgia residents located at Fort Benning – Columbus.  The school took up permanent residence in 1976, a 101 acre lot housing nine permanent buildings dedicated to various studies, programs and administration.

Academics

As a comprehensive community college, CVCC offers a number of programs aimed at assisting in career training or academic transfer as part of its mission o assist residents in its community. Career programs prepare individuals for entry into the workforce by providing the training and education necessary to become a qualified professional over a one to two year period of study.

Upon Completion students will earn a degree or certificate that demonstrates competency. Academic transfer programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education, with credits being transfer to a four year institution that the student applies to prior to completion of the program in order to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Education
• Sociology
• Business
• Heating and Air Conditioning
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

CVCC is an open enrollment institution that admits any individual seeking to pursue education. Students must complete an application, pay all fees, and supply transcripts and test scores of available. Students may be asked to take a placement exam prior to registration, and it is recommended they meet with a counselor to discuss curriculum before choosing one's classes.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants, and is awarded based on need as identified through the information provided in the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Chattahoochee Valley Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $117.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $245110

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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $63.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $132490

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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 970
  • Average Hourly Rate: $65.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $135840

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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $105580

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