Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Thomas 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 Maine colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Thomas College

96 Falmouth St, Portland, ME

Thomas College is a nonprofit private school that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Waterville, Maine, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 980 students are enrolled yearly at Thomas College.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1060 to 1400 on the SAT, or 16 to 19 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 93% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 26 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at thomas.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $25,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,100 each year. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Thomas College Terriers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to see more about this school may take a look at their website at http://www.thomas.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).