Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Ranken Technical 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 Missouri colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Ranken Technical College

3203 Oak Grove Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO

About
Ranken Technical College, located in Saint Louis, Missouri, was founded in 1907 by David Rankin Jr. to provide training in a variety of occupations for students. Courses started in 1909, with the school funded by a one million dollar endowment, which later added the entire fortune to the endowment which today is over sixty four million dollars. The fund have allowed the school to grow and expand, increasing its offerings as necessary to meet high demand fields and student expectations.

Academics
Ranken Technical College offers a variety of programs that may result in a certificate, associate degree or bachelor's degree. Students will be able to choose the program that best suits his or her career goals. A majority of programs take between one and two years to complete. The school has been dedicated to providing quality technical and career training over one hundred years.

Programs offered include:

• Architectural Technology
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• Precision Machine Technology
• Information Technology
• Applied Management

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Ranken Technical College must submit a completed application one week prior to the start of an academic semester. Students are encouraged to apply early though, as classes fill up quickly. Students must also supply transcripts and standardized test scores, and it is recommended students interview with an admissions representative.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and work study programs. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students may be asked to provide additional information to ensure that the FAFSA is accurate prior to the disbursement of funds.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

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).