Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Seton Hill University 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Seton Hill University

800 Linden Street, Scranton, PA

Seton Hill University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Greensburg, PA, which is a predominantly suburban area.

The university's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Enrollment at Seton Hill University is nearly two thousand yearly.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• English Language And Literature
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• History
• Education

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1340 to 1680 on the SAT and between 19 to 26 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 27% of those admitted choosing to enroll.  Detailed admissions information can be found by reaching out to the school or by requesting information here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $31,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to identify total cost to attend as both an undergraduate and graduate student. Students at Seton Hill University may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Seton Hill University "Griffins" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the Seton Hill University website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Seton Hill University has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $82.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $171930

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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $109200

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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $109940

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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $96140

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