Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Owens 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 Ohio colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Owens Community College

Also known as Owens State Community College

1 South Grove Street, Westerville, OH

Owens Community College is a state community college located just a few miles from downtown Toledo in Northwest Ohio, offering 130 different academic programs. Owens Community College offers continuing education and corporate training, in addition to its associate's degree or transfer programs. The Owens Corporate Training team models its services on professional training techniques endorsed by the Learning Resource Network (LERN).

Owens has two campus locations and several learning centers in the area. Classes are offered during the day, at night and on weekends, with many programs available online. The college's faculty members are excellent instructors and also practitioners of their field, with real-world knowledge.

Owens Community College has a Center for Professional Learning and Leadership, which provides teaching and learning-centered speakers and workshops that provide information and resources for enhancing student success. It also fosters best practices for teaching and learning, and facilitates professional development of faculty, students and staff.

History

Owens Community College was founded in 1965 as a technical institute. It became a technical college in 1967. It was chartered as a state community college in 1994, as part of a district that includes Lucas, Wood, Hancock, Ottawa and Sandusky counties. Since 1994, Owens Community College has become the fastest-growing institution of higher education in Northwest Ohio.

Academics

The academic calendar for Owens Community College follows the semester format with fall, spring and summer semesters.

Colleges and Schools

Schools and departments at Owens Community College include:

• School of Arts & Sciences
• School of Business & Information Systems
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Nursing
• School of Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness
• School of Technology
• Fine Arts and Performing Arts Department
• Natural Sciences Technologies
• Skilled Trades Technologies
• Transportation Technologies
• Workforce and Community Services

Student Life

Students at Owens Community College can connect with others through many student activities, and more than 100 student clubs and organizations, as well as athletics and volunteer projects.  Student groups cover interest areas such as health technologies, academics and education, honor societies, culture, religion, and more. Intramural sports at Owens include flag football, dodge ball, basketball, softball and volleyball.

Traditions

The school colors for Owens Community College are red and white. The athletic teams for Owens are nicknamed the "Express."

Athletics

The "Express" athletic teams compete in eight intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Golf
• Soccer

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Softball
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

Owens Community College has campus locations in Perrysburg Township and Findlay and learning centers in downtown Toledo and Maumee.

Community Life

Popular educational programs that Owens Community College offers to the community include:

• Computer Training
• Drug Free Workplace
• Green Programs
• Health Care
• Leadership Series
• Manufacturing Processes

The Owens Community College Office of Government Relations serves as a liaison between local community members and elected officials. It provides leadership for local, state and federal legislation, and is involved in many activities to advance this mission.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $99.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $206940

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

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 12
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $114330

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

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $114630

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

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $93220

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