Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Isothermal 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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Isothermal Community College (ICC)

One University Parkway, High Point, NC

About
Isothermal Community College, located in Spindale, North Carolina, was founded in 1964 to provide service in the form of education and career training to the counties of Rutherford and Polk. The school plays an important role in community development, providing a local radio station through WNCW,  a Performing arts center that continually hosts plays, concerts and other events, and supports academic development of high school students through courses that allow a part of their education to be taken at the college. Additionally, the school operates an alternative high school known as the REaCH School (Rutherford Early College High) that provides a mixture of high school and college courses.


Academics
Isothermal Community College offers programs in a variety of fields that provide career training and academic transfer opportunities, with most programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in an associate degree or career training certificate. Career training programs prepare individuals for work in a particular field by providing the skills and abilities necessary to become professional in the workplace. Students will participate in practical courses alongside more traditional classroom course to provide practical experience that is beneficial in the workplace. Upon graduating a program the earned degree or certificate will demonstrate competence in one's field of study, allowing for the immediate pursuit of employment.


Academic transfer programs prepare students for entry into a four year program by providing the lower division courses offered during the first two years, at low cost, followed by the transfer of credits to a college or university to complete a bachelor's degree in one's desired field  of study. Students may find it easier to transfer to public North Carolina Institutions through transfer agreements in place with the school. Individuals wishing to apply to private or out of state schools should meet with a counselor to outline a curriculum that best meets the transfer requirements of the desired school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Computer Programming
• Early Childhood Education
• Practical Nursing
• Welding Technology

Admissions
Isothermal Community College is an open enrollment institution and as such allows any student that meets the requirements for admission to enroll by submitting a completed application for admission.Students must provide all pertinent information, including transcripts and test scores. Students may also be asked to take a placement exam and are encouraged to meet with a counselor to outline their curriculum as well as participate in orientation to get a feel for campus life.


Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students requiring financial assistance must submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), either through mail or online, after which the resulting information will be used to determine a student's financial needs, aid program eligibility and monetary awards. Students must reapply for financial aid prior to the start of each academic year and be asked to provide additional financial documentation to ensure the accuracy of the FAFSA prior to the disbursement of funds due to new federal aid regulations.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Isothermal Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• 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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $108.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $224800

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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $64.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $134650

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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 650
  • Average Hourly Rate: $63.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $132470

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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 550
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $96690

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