Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Piedmont 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 Georgia colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Piedmont College

1235 15th St, Augusta, GA

Piedmont College is a nonprofit private institution located in Demorest, Georgia and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The United Church of Christ affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Piedmont College has a yearly student enrollment of about two thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Piedmont College offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Piedmont College. Scores in a range of 20 - 25 on the ACT or 920 - 1120 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of admission. This school admits roughly 60% of applicants. Of those applicants accepted, about 45% registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at piedmont.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $21,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. Some students at Piedmont College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Piedmont College is the "Lions", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.piedmont.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Piedmont College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 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

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $77.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $161440

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

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $88900

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

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $114830

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

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $85300

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