Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Wallace State Community College – Hanceville 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 Alabama colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Wallace State Community College – Hanceville

Also known as Wallace State - Hanceville

1141 Wallace Drive, Dothan, AL

Anyone looking to set his or her career on the right track will benefit from attending Wallace State Community College. Wallace State has helped over 300,000 individuals and has helped to improve the economy of Alabama significantly. The school is located in Hanceville, Alabama. Wallace started educating students in 1966 and has impacted the lives of thousands of students.Tuition is $111 per credit for Alabama residents.

Wallace State offers outstanding opportunities for high school students to get a head start on their associate’s degree. Options include the FastTrack Academy and other programs, high school students seeking college credit in technical education, academic programs or automotive technology will obtain an outstanding education. Through the STARS program, credits will transfer to any public college or university in Alabama. The school has agreements with the University of Alabama, Athens State University, and Troy University that provide students with the opportunity to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program.

The college has an outstanding technical division. Anyone looking to gain technical skills for their chosen profession will love Wallace State Community College. Degree programs are offered in

Automotive Manufacturing Technology,  Heating and Air Conditioning, Welding, Upholstery, Collision Repair, Automotive Service Technology, Aviation/Flight Technology, Commercial Sewing, Cosmetology, Diesel Mechanics, Drafting (CAD),  Machine Tool Technology,  Culinary Arts, Poultry Science, and Tool and Die Technology.

The school can help you with applying for scholarships and financial aid. No matter your situation, Wallace State Community College will work with you to make it possible to obtain the career skills you desire.

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).