Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Jefferson Community and Technical 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 Kentucky colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Jefferson Community and Technical College

720 North Dr., Hopkinsville, KY

Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC) is the largest of 16 community and technical colleges set up under the KCTC System. With 6 campus locations, 15,000 students and a robust eLearning program, it is the second largest of all universities and colleges in the Louisville area.

JCTC offers more than 70 academic programs and over 300 options for associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Being big can often mean being impersonal; at Jefferson CTC, however, students are made to feel at home by a well-qualified faculty members who care about their students’ academic performance and subsequent career options.

JCTC tuition and bookstore charges are in line with KCTCS guidelines, making this two-year college an affordable stepping stone to a successful career or higher education at a four-year college. In addition, there are several financial assistance programs that can be applied for, and JCTC is committed to helping students negotiate the maze of terms and conditions that these programs come attached with.

Jefferson CTC also offers a comprehensive suite of eLearning solutions to cater to the online community within and outside the state. In addition, they also provide customized training, professional development courses and development planning to Louisville companies that need academic input to optimize the capability of their workforce.

Students enrolling in any of Jefferson’s programs will have the benefit of being associated with the largest community and technical college in the state, while enjoying all the perquisites of a home-grown academic community.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Jefferson Community and Technical College has offered the following programs 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

• Clarksville, TN-KY
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $82.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $172550

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

• Clarksville, TN-KY
  • Total Employment: 970
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $82890

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

• Clarksville, TN-KY
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $108830

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

• Clarksville, TN-KY
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $69300

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