Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Presbyterian 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 South Carolina colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Presbyterian College (PC)

620 North Emerald Road, Greenwood, SC

Presbyterian 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 Clinton, SC, which is a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Nearly 1,300 students enroll at Presbyterian College per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• History
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score within the range of 1008 - 1223, or an ACT composite score between 21 - 27. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were admitted at Presbyterian College, with 36% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at presby.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $34,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $4,700 for the year. Students attending Presbyterian College may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Presbyterian College Blue Hose participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. PC offers a bachelor's degree program in business administration.

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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

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

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

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

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