Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at MacMurray 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 Illinois colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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MacMurray College (Mac)

29 E. Madison, Chicago, IL

MacMurray College is a nonprofit private institution located in Jacksonville, IL and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Mac, with only around 530 students enrolled, provides smaller class sizes and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Foreign Languages And Literature

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. 71% of those students that apply are admitted to Mac, of which 22 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at mac.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $22,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The MacMurray College Highlanders participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered:

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

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.mac.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 13
  • Average Hourly Rate: $90.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $188500
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $65.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $136870
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $92.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $191850

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 68
  • Average Hourly Rate: $58.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $122360
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $100460
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $129540

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 16
  • Average Hourly Rate: $61.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $128010
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 450
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $116550
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $130640

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 10
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $80980
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $67760
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $74830

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