Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Edward Waters 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 Florida colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Edward Waters College

8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL

Edward Waters College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The African Methodist Episcopal affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Edward Waters College, with only approximately 770 students enrolled, offers smaller class sizes and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Organizational and Nonprofit Management
• Math

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1000 - 1210 on the SAT and between 14 - 17 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. Competition runs high for admissions, given that only 20% of students who applied are admitted to the school. More information on admissions can be found at ewc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $12,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Edward Waters College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Edward Waters College "Tigers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study, and more can be viewed on school's website at www.ewc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

• Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
  • Total Employment: 370
  • Average Hourly Rate: $93.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $194690

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

• Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $118460

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

• Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $129870

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

• Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $100990

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