Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Luna 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 Kentucky colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Luna Community College

2421 Fitzgerald Industrial Dr., Bowling Green, KY

About
Luna Community College, located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, was founded in 1969 as a vocational training facility and was named for Maximiliano Luna, a representative for the Territory of New Mexico in 1899. The school was originally known as Luna Area Vocational Technical School, and provided educational opportunities to the school districts of Las Vegas, Santa Rosa, West Las Vegas and Mora. The school has grown over the years, providing excellent service to its multiple counties, and in 2000 changed its name to the current to demonstrate its growth into a full fledged comprehensive college.


Academics
As a comprehensive community college, LCC offers a variety of programs aimed at workforce development and transfer. Workforce development programs train individuals in a particular field, allowing them to develop skills and experience necessary for entry into the workforce as qualified professionals. Such programs typically take one to two years to complete and resulting in a certificate or degree. Transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by application to a four year institution to complete their education.


Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, any individual wishing to enroll may do so b y meeting the minimum requirements for admission and completing an admission application. Students should supply test scores and transcripts, and may be required to take a placement exam. A meeting with a counselor is also recommended. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used to develop a student's financial aid packet.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

• 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

• Bowling Green, KY
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $84.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $176720

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

• Bowling Green, KY
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $83020

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

• Bowling Green, KY
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $99950

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

• Bowling Green, KY
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $76530

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