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- School Code: 128700
- Phone: (740) 283-3771
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96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,401Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Business Administration Degree
The business administration program at Southern State 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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Southern State Community College (Franciscan)
1235 University Blvd, Steubenville, OH
Enhance your real career skills with technical and transfer programs at Southern State Community College. The community college, which is commonly known as SSCC, is situated in a pristine area in Hillsboro. The college is nestled near the Highland County Sheriff’s office and the Highland County Office of Reentry. It was established the Southern State General and Technical College in 1975. In 1977, the institution was renamed to Southern State Community College.
The college has four campuses within Ohio. The campuses include Washington Court House, Central, South and North Campus. It offers students convenience in terms of saving money and easy accessibility. Besides offering students career guidance on the available courses, the college also offers the students a wide range of courses to choose from. The admission process is very flexible and caters to students fresh from high school, returning students, veterans and transfer students.
Whether you want an associate, certificate or partnership degree, SSCC offers them all. The college provides a number of flexible class schedules and features both on-campus and online learning. The university collaborates with the following universities for partnership degree programs.
- Franklin University
- Lindsey Wilson College
- Marion Technical College
- Miami University
- Ohio Christian University
- Otterbein University
It also has a Transfer Agreements with;
- Bowling Green State University
- Capital University
- Chamberlain College of Nursing etc.
SSCC has several active students’ societies that make your experience great. These include activities in the fields of athletics, music, theatre, fine arts and respiratory care club.
Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern State Community College offers an associate's degree program in business administration.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 8 |
Female | 12 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 1 |
White | 19 |
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
Students who have completed the Business Administration program at Southern State Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
- Total Employment: 50
- Average Hourly Rate: $85.95
- Average Annual Salary: $178770
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
- Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
- Total Employment: 520
- Average Hourly Rate: $38.37
- Average Annual Salary: $79800
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
Salary & Wages
- Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
- Total Employment: 70
- Average Hourly Rate: $40.19
- Average Annual Salary: $83590
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Franciscan accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Southern State Community College may provide student services like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Southern State Community College is a Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA), with many of the sports being in the USCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Soccer