Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Converse 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 South Carolina colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Converse College

1301 Columbia College Dr, Columbia, SC

Converse College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Spartanburg, SC, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Converse College is nearly 1,300 annually.

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

• Education
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to apply to Converse College. Scores within the range of 19 - 28 on the ACT or 935 - 1229 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. This school accepts roughly 50% of students applying. Of those accepted, about 32% registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at converse.edu.

Tuition is approximately $30,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Converse College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Converse College is the "Valkyries", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA.

Students should visit the school's http://www.converse.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

• Columbia, SC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $85.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $177960

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

• Columbia, SC
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $107070

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

• Columbia, SC
  • Total Employment: 770
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $103570

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

• Columbia, SC
  • Total Employment: 620
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $80720

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