Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at North Florida 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 Florida colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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North Florida Community College

4624 Town Crossing Drive, Suite 155, Jacksonville, FL

North Florida Community College, located in Madison, Florida, was founded in 1957, when it was known as the North Florida Junior College. In 1966 the school was merged with Suwannee River Junior College, a black community college, after the passing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The school changed its name to the current in 1995.

The school is part of the Florida College System, which encompasses all of Florida's publicly funded schools. NFCC serves the counties of Madison, Taylor, Lafayette, Suwannee, Jefferson and Hamilton.  NFCC prides itself on delivering a quality education to its service area, providing educational and cultural opportunities to residents of its member counties.

Academics

North Florida Community College offers a wide variety of programs providing vocational and educational opportunities. The school offers diploma, certificate and degree programs in a large number of fields. The programs offered include transfer programs to four year institutions, particularly to public colleges and universities in Florida, and career training programs that prepare students for work in a particular field, readying them for entry level positions after graduation.

Additionally, the school offers bachelor programs in conjunction with the nearby Saint Leo University.

Programs offered at North Florida Community College include:

• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration and Management
• Early Childhood Education
• General Education
• Registered Nurse
• Digital Media and Multimedia Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment at North Florida Community College must be a resident of the state of Florida. The school has an open admissions policy, admitting any individuals who submit a completed admissions application along with any relevant transcripts and test scores. If test scores are unavailable, students must take a CPT examination in their place.

Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students interested in obtaining financial aid should contact or visit the financial aid office to begin their application and evaluation. The financial aid process can take a long time, and it is suggested that students begin as soon as possible.

Extracurricular Activities

North Florida Community College is home to a varied number of clubs and organizations that students may find interesting. Such clubs and organizations provide activities and events of interest, and meet regularly in order to maintain membership and interact with one another.

Clubs and Organizations at North Florida Community College include:

• Art Club
• Astronomy Club
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
• NFCC Brain Bowl Team
• Save Our Animal Resources Ecology Club

Additionally, various awards and honors are bestowed upon organization and active students annually.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Florida Community College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

• Jacksonville, FL
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $100.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $209260

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

• Jacksonville, FL
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $122760

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

• Jacksonville, FL
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $64.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $134720

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

• Jacksonville, FL
  • Total Employment: 650
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $105460

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