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- School Code: 382711
- Phone: (304) 424-8000
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19:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Business Administration Degree
The business administration program at Potomac State College of West Virginia University 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 West Virginia colleges that offer business administration degrees.
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Potomac State College of West Virginia University
300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV
A full junior college, Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser, West Virginia is a two-year affiliate of West Virginia University (WVU). The college is unique in that it is the state’s only residential junior college. The school is located in Keyser, which is just 100 miles away from Morgantown, or West Virginia University’s main campus. The school, which offers associate’s degrees, acts as an entry college for students wanting to finish their education at a four-year school or at WVU.
Established in 1901, the college participates in athletics, with its teams referred to as the Catamounts. The school is a part of the Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference and regularly competes against other community and junior college teams.
The school confers one and two year certificates and two and four-year degrees in some of the following subjects:
- Forestry
- Civil engineering
- Secretarial science
- Animal sciences
- Civil engineering
- Criminal justice
- Liberal arts and sciences
- Mechanical engineering
- Physical education
- Pre-occupational therapy
- Pre-nursing
- Elementary education
- Pre-pharmacy
- Registered nursing
- Secondary education
- Science technologies
WVU provides students with specialized learning opportunities, including distance learning, weekend and evening college, and study abroad. Credit is accepted in the form of dual credit, credit for life experiences, and advanced placement. Students can obtain financial aid through direct loans and Pell grants. The student population currently stands at about 1,865 students. Of that number, about 1,400 are enrolled full-time. The school, which is located at 101 Fort Avenue, can be contacted by phone at 304-788-6820.
Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Potomac State College of West Virginia University has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Associate's Degree | 7 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 5 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 1 |
White | 5 |
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
Upon completion of the Business Administration program at Potomac State College of West Virginia University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Parkersburg-Vienna, WV
- Total Employment: 80
- Average Hourly Rate: $61.86
- Average Annual Salary: $128670
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
- Parkersburg-Vienna, WV
- Total Employment: 650
- Average Hourly Rate: $41.96
- Average Annual Salary: $87280
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
- Parkersburg-Vienna, WV
- Total Employment: 50
- Average Hourly Rate: $46.41
- Average Annual Salary: $96530
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
- Parkersburg-Vienna, WV
- Average Hourly Rate: $32.60
- Average Annual Salary: $67810
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Potomac State College of West Virginia University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Potomac State College of West Virginia University may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Potomac State College of West Virginia University is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball