Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Lees – McRae 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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Lees – McRae College

245 College Road, Smithfield, NC

Lees - McRae 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 Banner Elk, NC, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Lees - McRae College, with only approximately 900 students enrolled, has a high ratio of teachers to students and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Lees - McRae College offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1055 to 1735 for the SAT exam and within the range of 19 to 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of 64 percent of which only 19 percent decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at lmc.edu.

Tuition is approximately $25,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. Lees - McRae College may provide financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Lees - McRae College Bobcats participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.lmc.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lees – McRae 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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 590
  • Average Hourly Rate: $107.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $222870

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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $65.42
  • Average Annual Salary: $136080

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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $63.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $131620

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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 660
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $107970

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