Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Northern Maine 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 Maine colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Northern Maine Community College

11 Hills Beach Rd, Biddeford, ME

Northern Maine Community College, located on Presque Isle, Maine, is a public two year institution founded in 1961 to provide residents of its service region higher education opportunities. The school took over the grounds of the former Presque Isle Air Force Base and is one of the seven colleges that comprise the Maine Community College System, responsible for proving two year education and career training throughout the state.

Academics

NMCC offers a variety of programs aimed at assisting student pursue their goals as efficiently and with as much quality as possible. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to four year colleges and universities in order to continue that education and earn their bachelor's degree. Career and vocational programs provide an education aimed at preparing students for entry into the workforce in one of the many high demand fields and industries available for training in at the school. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Liberal Studies
• Early Childhood Education

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at Northern Maine Community College may do so through the completion of the application and payment of fees as part of the school's open enrollment policy. Students are asked to provide previous transcripts and test scores, and may be requires to take a placement exam prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determine by the information a student provides on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be submitted prior to posted deadlines.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northern Maine Community College 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

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

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

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

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