Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at University of Jamestown 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 Dakota colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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University of Jamestown (UJ)

2011 South Washington ST, Grand Forks, ND

Formerly known as Jamestown College, The University of Jamestown provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Jamestown, North Dakota and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculum and daily life at the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, approximately 1000 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the size of the class and ease of access to professors.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to the University of Jamestown have an SAT score within the range of 890 to 1070, or an ACT composite score within the range of 20 to 25. Roughly 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at UJ, with 48 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $19,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $2,800 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Jamestown College is the "Jimmies", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Students can visit the school's https://www.uj.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

• Grand Forks, ND-MN
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $74.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $155050

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

• Grand Forks, ND-MN
  • Total Employment: 710
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $86210

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

• Grand Forks, ND-MN
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $92040

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

• Grand Forks, ND-MN
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $64790

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