Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Marymount University 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 Virginia colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Marymount University

Also known as Mary Washington College

1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA

Marymount University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Arlington, VA, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 3,600 students are enrolled yearly at Marymount University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Marymount University offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to Marymount University achieve an SAT score within the range of 1303 to 1650, or an ACT composite score between 19 to 23. This school has an admissions rate of 78 percent of which only 26 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Marymount University may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Marymount University is the "Saints", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Marymount University has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $99.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $207090

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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 53
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $146890

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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $75.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $157910

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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $107220

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