Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at CUNY Bronx 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 York colleges that offer business administration degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

CUNY Bronx Community College

199 Chambers St, New York, NY

Bronx Community College of the City University of New York, located in Bronx, New York, was founded in 1957 to meet the need of the area. The school was established by groups and individuals in the area that felt the Bronx needed higher education facilities. The school operated from a number of temporary locations until 1973 when it was given the New York University's University Heights Campus, which was sold to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York due to the threat of bankruptcy. The school overlooks the Harlem River and is situated on 55 acres of land. The school is one of the many schools that comprise the CUNY system, one of the largest education systems in the United States. The school is constantly updating and refining curriculum to remain up to date and better serve the evolving needs of the community.

Academics

Bronx Community College CUNY offers over 40 programs of study that may result in an associate degree or certificate. The programs offered are either academic programs or career and technical programs. Academic programs allow students to complete their freshman and sophomore years at a low cost. Students who complete an academic program will be able to transfer to a four year institution to complete their education at a four year institution. Career and technical programs prepare students for entry into the workforce by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to operate as professionals in their field of study. Graduates are able to immediately seek employment at entry level positions. Certificate programs provide an education similar to career and technical program, but generally lack the general education courses in their curriculum, resulting in a short overall program.

Programs offered include:

• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration
• Computer Science
• Accounting
• Automotive Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Bronx Community College CUNY has an open enrollment policy allowing any individual who is a high school graduate or GED holder to enter the school by completing the admissions application. Students interested in enrollment must complete the application and provide all pertinent transcripts in order to be admitted. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and work study programs. Students in need of aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting information from which will be used to determine eligibility and awards. Some students may also qualify for scholarships, typically requiring a separate application and often awarded for reasons other than need.

Athletics

Bronx Community College CUNY participates in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs. These programs help provide a healthy atmosphere of competition and allow for the growth of school spirit among students both participating in and watching events. Additionally, such programs help develop skills useful for student in their academic and professional careers. These skills include teamwork, discipline, and healthy habits. Students interested in joining one of the school's intercollegiate teams may attend tryouts, the dates of which are posted every summer for the subsequent year.

Athletic programs at BCC CUNY:

• Baseball (Men Only)
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Soccer (Men Only)
• Volleyball (Women Only)
• Indoor Track
• Outdoor Track

Clubs and Organizations

A variety of clubs and organizations are available for students to participate in. These clubs allow students with similar interests to meet and discuss their interests. Students are also encouraged to form their own club if their interests are not reflected in the current offering of clubs or organizations. Clubs meet regularly and often hold events, often contributing to the community or participating in organized competitions as outlined by the club's mission. Clubs are also excellent for forming bonds with other individuals that extend beyond the campus, and often well past graduation.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CUNY Bronx Community College offers an associate's degree program in business administration.

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).