Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Rowan College at Gloucester County 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 Jersey colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Rowan College at Gloucester County

201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ

About
Rowan College at Gloucester County was formerly known as Gloucester County College.  RCGC is located in Sewell, New Jersey. It began operation in 1966 through the approval of its charter by the department of education.

The school initially gave instruction through facilities at Monongahela Middle School and Deptford Township High School.  They completed construction on its first building in 1970. Over the years additional buildings and facilities have been added to the campus to meet academic needs and enrollment demands.  RCGC is a comprehensive two year institution dedicated to providing the best education possible for residents of its service area.

Academics
Rowan College at Gloucester County offers a number of programs aimed at providing students the option for career development or academic transfer. Career training programs allow students to obtain the skills and abilities necessary to become professionals in their chosen field.

This accomplished through a mixture of theoretical and practical courses that provide a forum to perfect methods and techniques used in a simulated real world setting. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or diploma that demonstrates the student's competency in the field.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete their bachelor's degree.

Transfer is accomplished through the submission of an application, and each school will have separate requirements governing the policies for transfer of credits and admissions. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to outline a curriculum that best fulfills the requirements of the student's desired school or schools of transfer.

Programs offered include:

• Liberal Arts
• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice

Additionally the school offers a variety of services and courses for adults, particularly continuing education courses for professionals in need of renewal courses for certification or licensure, and adult education courses for individuals wishing to complete a high school level education.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Gloucester County College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual who wished to enroll to do so if they meet the minimum requirements for admission, submit a completed application, and pay all incurred fees.

Students should submit previous transcript and standardized test scores if possible and be prepared to possibly take a placement exam. New students are encouraged to participate in orientation to become familiar with campus life, as well as to meet with counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine a student's financial needs and aid program eligibility.

Students must be enrolled in credit programs to be considered for aid,. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year. Students may be chosen at random to supply additional financial information to be compared to the FAFSA in order to verify its accuracy as per new federal regulations governing financial aid.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rowan College at Gloucester County 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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $105.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $219360
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $107.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $224220
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $121.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $253340

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $71.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $148470
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $139840
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $145170

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $144510
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $77.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $161940
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 720
  • Average Hourly Rate: $82.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $171080

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 990
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $122980
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $107310
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $112290

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