Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Birmingham Southern 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 Alabama colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Birmingham Southern College

-, Auburn, AL

Birmingham Southern College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Birmingham, Alabama, which is a predominantly urban area. The United Methodist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Nearly 1,500 students enroll at Birmingham Southern College yearly.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1480 to 1880 for the SAT exam and in a range of 23 to 29 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. 64% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 24% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $32,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $6,000. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Birmingham Southern College offers a bachelor's degree program in business administration.

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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

Salary & Wages

• Auburn-Opelika, AL
  • Total Employment: 550
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $109580

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).