Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Judson 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 Alabama colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Judson College

Also known as Calhoun Community College

6250 U S Highway 31 N, Tanner, AL

Judson 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 Marion, AL, which is a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school's smaller size in terms of enrollment, approximately 320 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to class size and easier access to faculty.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Visual And Performing Arts
• English Language And Literature
• Education
• Security And Protective Services

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are within the range of 19 to 25 for the ACT exam, or 1260 to 1610 for the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of about 74 percent of which only 38 percent chose to attend.

Tuition is approximately $16,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing is available for students, which costs around $5,300 each year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.judson.edu.

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

• Huntsville, AL
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $103.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $216290

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

• Huntsville, AL
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $64.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $134560

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

• Huntsville, AL
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $60.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $126820

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

• Huntsville, AL
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $112110

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