Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at University of New Mexico – Valencia Campus 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 New Mexico colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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University of New Mexico – Valencia Campus

Also known as UNM - Valencia

2850 Weddell Street, Las Cruces, NM

Quality education for a lifetime success is the mission statement of the University of New Mexico Valencia, a branch campus of UNM. It serves as a community college for the Valencia and Northern Socorro County.

The campus is situated in Tome, NM in between the two main centers of the Valencia County. It occupies 150 acres of rural land consists of nine modern buildings and surrounded by exceptional landscape which has been recognized by the New Mexico Society of Architecture.

In pursuit of its goal, UNM Valencia equips the students with the necessary knowledge and competence to gain an edge in a today's highly competitive industry through its five part educational program which includes Technical Education, Certificates and Associate of Science degrees, Basic Skills assistance, Community Education and Small Business Development program.

Under the Technical Education program are Certificates and two-year Associate of Applied Science degrees designed for career-oriented students. Conversely, Certificates and Associate of Science degrees serve as preparation for transfer to four-year colleges and universities specifically to UNM-Main Campus.

Basic Skills assistance encompasses Developmental Credit courses, Adult Education program and Student Enrichment Center designed to assist students who are not yet eligible for college to improve their skills and consequently achieve their educational goals.

In response to the special needs of the community, the Community Education program offers non-credit courses through workshops, seminars and other programs. Moreover, the Small Business Development program serves the county’s small businesses and provides certification upon completion of entrepreneurship courses.

Among the academic support services available at UNM Valencia are the learning center, wellness center and upward bound program intended to enrich student’s learning and academic experience.

The prospective and new student’s guide, along with a guide for degree programs, can quickly be found at http://valencia.unm.edu/ or by requesting information from the school via our portal today.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of New Mexico – Valencia Campus has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• 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

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

• Las Cruces, NM
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $85650

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

• Las Cruces, NM
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $82520

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

• Las Cruces, NM
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $62380

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