Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Rochester 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 Michigan colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Rochester College

8425 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI

Rochester College is a nonprofit private school that has a fair number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Rochester Hills, MI, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Churches of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Rochester College has a yearly student enrollment of over 1,100.

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

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Education

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to this school earn an SAT score in a range of 913 to 1071, or an ACT composite score within the range of 18 to 24. Rochester College admits around 60% of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, about 41% of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $21,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $3,500 annually. Some students at Rochester College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Golf

Students can visit the Rochester College website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $97.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $203090

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 10
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $119560

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $65.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $137240

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $80490

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