Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Allen University 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 South Carolina colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Allen University

2276 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC

Allen University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Columbia, SC. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The African Methodist Episcopal affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 850 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to class size and ease of access to professors.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

• Business Administration
• Social Sciences
• Biology
• Religious Studies
• English

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs.

The cost of tuition is approximately $13,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The mascot for Allen University is the "Yellow Jackets", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA. Available sports offered may include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track and Field, X-Country (NAIA Division I)

Students can visit the school's allenuniversity.edu to see additional information about the school's curricular offerings, extracurricular activities, student services, and campus life.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Allen University offers a bachelor'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

Salary & Wages

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $77.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $161440

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

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $88900

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

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $114830

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

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $85300

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