Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Springfield Technical 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Springfield Technical Community College (STCC)

263 Alden St, Springfield, MA

Springfield Technical Community College, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, was founded in 1967 and is the only technical community college in the state, and as a result offers programs and opportunities that are unavailable at other institutions. Many of the school's programs have employment rates for student graduates reaching 100%.  The school is dedicated to ensuring that students are given every opportunity alongside a quality education in order to guarantee career success. The school currently enrolls 8,500 students annually through its day, evening and weekend courses. The school maintains a high level interaction with the community, identifying needs and trends and assisting in the solving of problems in order to achieve a higher standard of living and education.

Academics

Springfield Technical Community College offers over 100 programs of study primarily dedicated to the development of professional skills and abilities for a given field. Students will find that as the school offers a broad selection of programs, allowing the student to pursue the path that best reflect their personal interests and goals. Technical programs typically take up to two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or associate degree that demonstrates competency, which in turn is achieved through a combination of classroom and practical courses designed to provide a controlled environment for the development of skills. Graduates may pursue employment at the entry level upon completion. STCC has a placement rate for graduates seeking employment.

Students may also pursue academic transfer to a four year institution through the completion of one of several programs designed to assist in the process. Students will complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at STCC, followed by applying to a college or university. Transfer to a public Massachusetts school will be easier through agreements in place between the schools, though transfer to a private or out of state institution is possible, if not more difficult due to a lack of agreements and varying admissions requirements.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business
• Graphic Design
• History
• Sociology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Springfield Technical Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual that wished to enroll to do so if they meet the minimum requirements for admission submit an application and pay all related fees. Students must also supply transcripts, and if possible, test scores which may be used in lieu of a placement exam.  Students should participate in new student orientation and meet with a counselor prior to registration to discuss program enrollment and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarship. Students in need of financial assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine need and aid program eligibility when compiling the student's aid packet. Aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

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).