Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Fayetteville Technical 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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Fayetteville Technical Community College

100 Campus Drive, Elon, NC

About
Fayetteville Technical Community College located in Fayetteville, is the fourth largest community college in North Carolina. FTCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is one of the 58 institutions that form the North Carolina Community College System. The school has the largest continuing education program in North Carolina. Fay Tech is adjacent to Fort Bragg and provides educational services to military servicemen. The school's goal is to provide a solid educational foundation that produces a qualified and competitive workforce and as a result is constantly reviewing programs and facilities to ensure that it is providing the most modern and relevant services possible.

Academics
FTCC offers over 113 certificate, diploma and degree programs alongside continuing education courses and transfer programs to 4 year institutions. The goal of FTCC is to provide students of all ages and backgrounds a quality education. Career training programs provide students the training and skills necessary to enter the workforce as qualified professionals in their particular area of study. Programs provide practical and classroom education, allowing for the first hand experience alongside more traditional teaching. Students will earn a certificate, diploma or degree which demonstrates competency in the area of study, and programs take between one and two years to complete.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the freshman and sophomore years at low monetary cost, followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete a bachelor's degree. Students must apply to a college or university to after completing their first two years and requirements for transfer will vary by school. It is recommended that students meet with a counselor prior to the start of their education to plan their curriculum to best meet the requirements of their desired school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Culinary Arts
• Pharmacy Technology
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice

The school also offers military and continuing education courses for interested individuals. Individuals stationed at Fort Brag may take classes through the Fort Brag Center located on the base. FTCC was one of sixteen colleges to be asked as part of the online military education program now known as the GoArmyEd program. FTCC also offers traditional and online courses for military personnel. Continuing education courses are available to individuals interested in updating their knowledge and/or skill set, need a certain amount of credit hours to renew a license or certification, or simply wish to study a topic of interest.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Interested students can apply to FTCC online. Applicants must provide all transcripts and/or GED test scores, take a placement test or provide ACT/SAT test scores and meet with a counselor to choose a program of study. As an open enrollment institution, any students who meet the minimum requirements for admission will be admitted once a application for admission is submitted.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA), the resulting student aid report (SAR) from which will be used to identify financial need, aid program eligibility, and monetary awards. Students may be asked to provide further financial information prior to the disbursement of funds. Aid must be applied for prior to the start of each academic year.

Clubs and Organizations
FTCC provides a number of clubs and organizations to interest students and broaden their interests through participation and discussion. Clubs and Organizations cover a variety of topics, often in social, cultural, academic or extracurricular areas of interest. Students are encouraged to join one or more clubs, as they promote new ideas and develop existing interests in a social environment of peers. Students may also form their own club or organization if one does not exist to meet a given interest or topic.

Clubs and organizations at FTCC include:

• Accounting Club
• Advertising Design Club
• Horticulture Club
• Veterans Club
• FTCC Game Club

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

• Burlington, NC
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $104.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $216610

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

• Burlington, NC
  • Total Employment: 690
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $112350

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

• Burlington, NC
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $96500

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

• Burlington, NC
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $100970

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