Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Centenary 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 New Jersey colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Centenary College

200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ

Centenary College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Hackettstown, New Jersey, the school offers a suburban setting for students to study in. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately two thousand students enroll at Centenary College yearly.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Agriculture Operations

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 820 to 1000 on the SAT and within the range of 16 to 21 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. This school admits approximately 90% of applicants annually. Of those accepted, about 31% registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at centenaryuniversity.edu.

Tuition is approximately $32,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at Centenary College may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The Centenary College "Cyclones" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Centenary College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $105.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $219360
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $107.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $224220
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $121.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $253340

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $71.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $148470
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $139840
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $145170

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $144510
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $77.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $161940
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 720
  • Average Hourly Rate: $82.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $171080

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 990
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $122980
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $107310
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $112290

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