Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Scottsdale 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 Arizona colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Scottsdale Community College

1012 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ

Scottsdale Community College, located in Scottsdale Arizona, was established in 1969, moving to its permanent location in 1970. The school originally opened to almost one thousand students. The Scottsdale area has seen rapid development and population growth, reflected in the increase in enrollment over the years at SCC, which currently serves 25,000 students annually (17,000 credit students and 8,000 noncredit students). The student also enrolls over 1000 students from 100 different countries annually, taking pride in its diverse and multi-cultural population. The school's mascot is Artie the Artichoke, created during a period of unrest in the school's history, though lovingly adopted by athletes, faculty and students alike, having become a point of pride when its initial intention was embarrassment. The school maintains modern facilities and constantly reviews programs and equipment, ensuring that the school, campus and faculty meet the needs of current and future students.

Academics

As a two year community college, SCC offers students the opportunity to pursue transfer to four year institutions to continue their education or to complete a course of study in a technical or vocational field in order to seek employment as a professional upon completion.

Academic transfer programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education, allowing students to take lower division and general education courses at SCC followed by applying to transfer to a four year college or university to complete the remaining two years of their bachelor's degree. Students applying to public institutions in Arizona will find their transfer facilitated through agreements in place with between SCC, allowing students who meet certain academic conditions to be eligible for guaranteed transfer. Students wishing to apply out of state or to private institutions must meet the transfer criteria of those school or schools, and as such it is recommended one meets with a counselor to outline a curriculum that best does so.

Career and vocational training programs provide in depth education, training and skill development for individuals wishing to enter the work force in a high demand field as a professional. Students will take a mixture of practical and tradition classroom courses, applying techniques and skills learned in dissimulated real world setting to gain experience and better understand how certain technologies, methods, and systems work. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency and allows for the acquisition of an entry level position in one's field of stud.

Programs offered include:

• Culinary Arts
• Forensic Science
• Journalism
• General Studies
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

As an open enrollment institution, Scottsdale Community College will admit any student that meets or exceeds the minimal criterion for admission.  Any students wishing to enroll full or part must complete and submit the school's application for admission, as well provide all pertinent information regarding previous education (test scores, transcripts, high school diploma). It is also recommended that new students participate in orientation as well as meet with a counselor to discuss program choice and develop a curriculum best suited to one's schedule and needs. Students should submit all forms and documents, including financial aid forms, prior to registration, which takes place shortly prior to the start of each semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete and submit all required forms, the most prominent and important of which is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which may be completed online and is used to determine a student's monetary needs and aid program eligibility. Once these factors are identified, students will be given a financial aid packet describing their awards and how to access any funds given. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year due to changing fiscal situations for families and students from one tax year to the next resulting in varying aid necessities. Students may also be chosen at random, as per new federal regulations, to provide additional financial information to be compared to the FAFSA in order to verify its accuracy.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Scottsdale Community College has offered the following program levels 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

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $88.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $183480

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

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 28
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $106090

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

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $113140

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

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $95350

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