Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at John Tyler 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 Virginia colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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John Tyler Community College (JMU)

800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA

About
John Tyler Community College, Located in Chester Virginia, is one of the 21 schools that comprise the Virginia Community College System. The approval to found the school was given in 1965 when the cities of Hopewell, Colonial Heights and Petersburg, and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Prince George, Dinwiddie, and Sussex submitted a proposal for the establishment and construction of a technical college to service the region. The name was chosen in honor of the tenth president of the United States, a Virginia native from the region. Since its founding the school has grown exponentially in student enrollment and size, having added three additional campuses to meet service and educational demands of the community. The school is dedicated to providing students the best in service, having grown alongside the community and working hard to meet the communities needs.

Academics
John Tyler Community College offers a variety of programs  career training and academic transfer opportunities. These programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in either an associate degree or certificate.

Career training programs provide education in a particular field, teaching the skills and abilities necessary to perform as a professional within the field's workplace. Students participate in practical courses as well as more traditional classroom educations, the variety and frequency of which is dependant upon the student's chosen field. When the program is completed the student's degree or certificate will allow for the immediate pursuit of employment at the entry level. Most programs offered reflect community needs.

Academic transfer programs provide the opportunity to complete the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education, followed by the applying for transfer to a four year institution to pursue the completion of a bachelor's degree. Public schools within Virginia will have agreements in place with the Virginia Community College System facilitating transfer, though students may choose to apply to private or out of state schools. Students should meet with an academic advisor to plan their transfer curriculum to best suit the school or school's desired by the student.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• General Education
• Liberal Arts
• Accounting
• Nursing

Admissions
As an open enrollment institution, any student who meets the minimum standards for admission will be able to enroll at John Tyler Community College. Submission of a completed application for admission is required, along with transcripts from previous schools and standardized test scores. Students may be required to take a placement exam for general education courses. Students are encouraged to participate in orientation and meet with a counselor prior to registration. Course registration takes place before the start of each semester with tuition due shortly thereafter.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students requiring financial assistance must obtain a federal PIN and submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting student aid report (SAR) from which will be used to determine financial needs, aid program eligibility and monetary awards. Student are required to reapply for financial aid prior to the start of each academic year, and it is important to note that due to federal requirements students may be asked to provide additional financial documentation to ensure the SAR's accuracy prior to the disbursement of funds. Students may also apply for external scholarships awarded for a variety of reasons, such as academic merit, cultural ties, financial need and more.

Clubs and Organizations
John Tyler Community College encourages the participation of students in one or more of the recognized clubs and organizations available at the school. Students will find that these organizations provide students with the opportunity to meet like minded individuals and socialize. Clubs and organizations typically focus on academic, cultural, social and extracurricular topics. Students who do not find a club that meets their interests may apply to the college to start their own.

Clubs and organizations include:

• Art Club
• History Club
• Film Club
• Future Teacher's Club
• Student Nurses Association

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. JMU 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

• Harrisonburg, VA
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $97.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $202090

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

• Harrisonburg, VA
  • Total Employment: 470
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $97860

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

• Harrisonburg, VA
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $103280

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

• Harrisonburg, VA
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $82810

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