Small Business Management Degree

Small Business Management is a multidisciplinary area of study that emphasizes running small-sized, privately held business entities. A small business can run the gambit from a convenience store to software development to hairdressers to electricians. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer small business management degrees.

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Harper College

501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL

Harper College, a two-year community college located in Palatine, Illinois, offers associate degrees of two types. One track leads directly to the workplace, particularly to in-demand legal, business and medical positions. The other track leads to baccalaureate institutions and higher degrees. Harper is named for its first president, William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement. The school offers programs that fit the schedules of busy learners. Adults often choose Harper because the weekend college and accelerated/fast track options allow them to fit school into their busy personal and professional lives.

Extracurricular activities at Harper allow students to explore their interests and develop new skills. Opportunities include working out on the latest in fitness equipment at the college’s recreational facility or gaining valuable experience working at the student-run newspaper or radio station.

In a world where the thought of paying for higher education conjures images of financial enslavement, Harper’s tuition rates are liberating. Students seeking admission to Harper College should contact the admissions office as requirements vary from program to program. Students who desire value and quality for their education dollar should check with Harper first.

Students Enrolled in the Small Business Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Harper College offers a less than one year certificate program in small business management.

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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

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, regulatory affairs managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 24
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $100560
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $75460
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $120020

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