Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Saint Joseph 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 Connecticut colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Saint Joseph College (USJ)

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT

Saint Joseph College is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. St. Joseph College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 2,300.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs St. Joseph College offers:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most students admitted to St. Joseph College have an SAT score within the range of 900 to 1090, or an ACT score within the range of 22 to 23. 78% of students that apply are accepted to St. Joseph College, of which 15% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at sjc.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $33,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $6,700 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.

The Saint Joseph College "Blue Jays" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

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

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.sjc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

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

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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).