Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Earlham 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 Indiana colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Earlham College (Earlham)

801 National Rd West, Richmond, IN

Earlham 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 Richmond, IN, which is a predominantly rural area. The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Nearly 1,300 students enroll at Earlham yearly.

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

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1490 - 1910 on the SAT and within the range of 24 - 30 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Earlham. Earlham College accepts approximately 70% of applicants annually. Of those admitted, nearly 21% attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at earlham.edu.

Tuition is approximately $42,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing is available for students, which costs approximately $4,200 each year. Students at Earlham may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Earlham College Hustlin' Quakers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Earlham College website to see a complete list of areas of study, student services, 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. Earlham 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

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).