Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Alma 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 Michigan colleges that offer business administration degrees.

Alma College

24567 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200, Southfield, MI

Alma College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Alma, MI, which is a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Alma College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,400.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• History

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1472 - 1960 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 - 27 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. An estimated 70% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 28% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $32,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $4,900. Some students at Alma College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The mascot for Alma College is the "Scots", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.alma.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Alma College 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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $97.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $203090

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 10
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $119560

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $65.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $137240

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $80490

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