Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Motlow State 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 Tennessee colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Motlow State Community College (Motlow)

821 W Louise Ave, Morristown, TN

About
Motlow State Community College, located in Tullahoma, Tennessee, was founded in 1969 and built on a 187 acre land grant provided by Senator Reagor Motlow. The school serves 11 counties through four locations, to over 540,000 citizens. MSCC is governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents, which operates 13 community colleges in the state. Motlow provides a quality education to its service communities, consistently doing well on national exams by its graduates.

Academics
Motlow State Community College offers over fifty programs of study. The programs are broken down into three categories, transfer, degree and certificate programs for career readiness, and personal enrichment and continuing education. Transfer programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education, allowing transfer to a college or university to complete a bachelor's degree upon completion of the program. Career programs prepare students by providing training in a particular field, imparting the skills and knowledge necessary to perform duties and functions at the entry level immediately after graduation. These programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree to demonstrate qualifications. Personal enrichment and continuing education courses allow individuals to take non credit courses for personal growth, or courses designed to refresh one's education and allow for renewal of certification or licensing as required by state law.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice
• Political Science
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Motlow State Community College should complete and submit the application form along with the application fee, high school or GED transcripts, a signed Hepatitis B form, ACT or SAT scores, and if attending full time proof of MMR immunizations and two chicken pox immunizations. Once all the prerequisites are completed, students will register for courses prior to the start of the semester, with tuition due shortly thereafter.

The financial aid office will assist interested students in determining eligibility and which form of aid is right for them through a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be submitted prior to any financial aid deadline posted by the school in order to ensure that aid disbursements are given at the right time or at all. Students in need of aid will work with the financial aid office to ensure that information provided is accurate.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

• Morristown, TN
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $71.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $147670

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

• Morristown, TN
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $85430

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

• Morristown, TN
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $116280

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

• Morristown, TN
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $43000

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