Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Calvin 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.

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Calvin College

Also known as Bayshire Beauty Academy

917 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI

Calvin College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Christian Reformed Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Nearly four thousand students enroll at Calvin College annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Calvin College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to Calvin College. Scores between 23 to 29 on the ACT or 1030 to 1310 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of admission. This school has an acceptance rate of around 75 percent of which only 40 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at calvin.edu.

Tuition is approximately $28,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Calvin College Knights participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.calvin.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Bay City, MI
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $85.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $177260

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

• Bay City, MI
  • Total Employment: 420
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $93890

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

• Bay City, MI
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $105160

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

• Bay City, MI
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $80840

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