Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Shawnee 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 Illinois colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Shawnee Community College

173 Illinois Rt 2, Dixon, IL

About
Shawnee Community College, located in Ullin, Illinois, was founded 1967 to provide residents of the area with postsecondary educational opportunities. The school is one of 48 community colleges located within and operated by the state.

SCC is an accredited two-year institution, allowing resident of the area to receive a quality education through the programs offered by the school.  Shawnee CC continually reviews its facilities, programs, and services to ensure that they meet the current standards for modern students.

Academics
Shawnee Community College provides students with an educational and career training opportunities, allowing them to choose the track that best suits their personal goals. Academic transfer programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education, followed by continued education at a four year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree.

Career training programs provide training and skill development in a given field, allowing students to become professionals in the workforce after completion of the program, which take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or diploma.

Programs offered include:

• General Studies
• Nursing
• Medical Office Assistant
• Accounting
• Cosmetology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Shawnee Community College is an open enrollment institution allowing any student interested in attending to complete an application for admission in order to enroll. Students must provide documentation for previous education, take a placement exam, and are encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss curriculum and program choice.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used by the school to determine a student's financial need and aid program eligibility. Aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each semester.

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).