Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Belhaven 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 Mississippi colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Belhaven University

1000 ASU Dr Ste 359, Alcorn State, MS

Belhaven University is a nonprofit private college that has many degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Jackson, MS, in a predominantly urban 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. Belhaven University has an annual student enrollment of over 3,100.

Students may choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Belhaven University. A score in a range of 885 to 1165 on the SAT, or 19 to 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. 51% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 34% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $20,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at Belhaven University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Belhaven University has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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).