Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Columbia Gorge 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 Arkansas colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Columbia Gorge Community College

1600 South College Street, Mountain Home, AR

About

Columbia Gorge Community College, located in The Dalles, Oregon, was founded in 1977 and was originally known as the Wasco Area Education Service District.  The district was renamed to Treaty Oak Education Service District shortly thereafter, and the school operated as such for a decade and a half, after which a vote changed the school's status from service district to community college. Money was procured for the purchase and expansion of a campus, and in 2001 the school added Hood River County to its service area, expanding its role as an education facility, and today serves residents both in Washington State and Oregon living around the mid-Columbia area.

Academics

As a two year public community college, Columbia Gorge Community College offers a variety of programs and courses to meet the personal and professional needs of its students. Students may pursue academic transfer by completing the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost before moving on to a college or university to complete a bachelor's degree. Career training programs allow students to obtain education and skill development in a high demand field followed by seeking long term employment as a qualified professional.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Medical Assistant
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment may become students at CGCC by completing an application, paying fees, and submitting previous education information. Students must be at least eighteen years old or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor is encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants awarded based on need determine by a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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).