Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Cottey 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 Missouri colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Cottey College

801 Seminary Place, Saint Louis, MO

Cottey College is located in Nevada, Missouri and is a nonprofit private institution that assists students to meet their educational goals. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, approximately 300 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the size of the class and easier access to professors and faculty.

The school offers a degree program in Liberal Arts. The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 19 to 24 on the ACT or 1330 to 1630 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of admission. 68% of those who apply are accepted to Cottey College, of which 51% choose to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $17,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Students enrolled at Cottey College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

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

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

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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

Salary & Wages

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $76.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $158730

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 22
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $110550

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $140590

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $90600

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