Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Guilford 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 North Carolina colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Guilford College

815 W Market St, Greensboro, NC

Guilford College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Greensboro, North Carolina, which is a predominantly urban area. The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Guilford College has a yearly student enrollment of about two thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1410 - 1810 on the SAT and between 21 - 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. Approximately 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 19 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $33,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Guilford College may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Guilford College Quakers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

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

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at www.guilford.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $108.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $224800

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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $64.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $134650

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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 650
  • Average Hourly Rate: $63.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $132470

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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 550
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $96690

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