Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at York County 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 Georgia colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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York County Community College

1189 Deepstep Rd, Sandersville, GA

York County Community College, located in Wells, Maine, was founded in 1994 through the approval of the Maine Legislature which had put forth a study to gauge the need of a postsecondary institution in York County. Originally established as the York County Technical College, the school opened to the public in 1995 to an enrollment of 156 students. Today the school enroll over 2000 students annually and has since its founding been updating and adding programs and facilities to meet the demand of current and future students and to keep pace with expected growth in enrollment. YCCC is one of the seven schools that comprise the Maine Community College System.

Academics

Students may choose from a variety of programs that assist in career training or allow for academic transfer. Career training programs help develop skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as a qualified professional in a given field. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or associate degree which assists those seeking employment at the entry level.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at YCCC, after which the student may apply for transfer to a four year institution to continue their education, completing their final two years and earn a bachelor's degree.

Programs offered  include:

• Business Administration
• Culinary Arts
• Criminal Justice
• Medical Assisting
• Liberal Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

York County Community College is a public two year institution that utilizes an open enrollment policy. As a result the requirements for admission are minimal, allowing any interested individual to enroll by applying and paying incurred fees. Students should also supply test scores, transcripts, and take a placement exam if deemed necessary. Financial aid must be applied for prior to each academic year. Aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is applied for through the completion and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. York County Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).