Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Great Valley 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Great Valley

4701 College Drive, Erie, PA

Located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley is a public graduate school. This school enrolls about 800 students per year. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to offer degree awards in a number of programs.

The average cost for tuition for the graduate level programs are estimated to be around $22,000 per year. For out of state residents the tuition rate will be different, estimated to be around $40,000 yearly.

Areas of study offered at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley include:

• Business Administration
• Systems Engineering
• Information Systems
• Social Sciences
• Computer Engineering

For more details about enrollment, financial aid and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.sgps.psu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Great Valley has offered the following program levels for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master'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

Salary & Wages

• Erie, PA
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $83.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $174100

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

• Erie, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $109590

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

• Erie, PA
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $64.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $134930

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

• Erie, PA
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $79930

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