Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Gateway Community College – New Haven 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 Connecticut colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Gateway Community College – New Haven (USJ)

1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT

About
Gateway Community College, located in New Haven, Connecticut, is a public two year post secondary education institution founded in 1992 through the merger of two previously existing institutions, South Central Community College and Greater New Haven State Technical College. Gateway Community College has an annual enrollment of over 11,000 students, with nearly 7000 being credit seeking students.
Academics
Gateway Community College offers a variety of programs that allows students to pursue academic transfer or career training opportunities. Academic transfer is accomplished by completing a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to a college or university to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree.

Career training programs are for students seeking to enter the workforce as trained professionals. Individuals will complete a program that prepares students with the skills and abilities necessary to complete tasks and duties specific to the area or industry chosen.
Programs offered include:

• Biotechnology
• Computer Science
• Engineering Science
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
Gateway Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals who wish to enroll by completing an application, paying all fees and supplying transcripts and tests cores if available. In addition, students may be asked to take a placement exam prior to registration.

Students are also encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss goals and program enrollment, as well as participate in new student orientation to meet with a counselor. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, awarded based on need as determined through the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Gateway Community College – New Haven offers a less than one year certificate 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

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).