Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at University of Mobile 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 Alabama colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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University of Mobile

5500 Myron Massey Blvd, Fairfield, AL

University of Mobile is a nonprofit private institution located in Mobile, Alabama and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. University of Mobile has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,700.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Psychology

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to University of Mobile achieve an SAT score between 863 to 1126, or an ACT composite score between 20 to 26. This school has an acceptance rate of 81 percent of which only 50 percent chose to attend.  Key admissions information regarding UMobile can be gathered by calling the school or by requesting information here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $19,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $4,800 annually. University of Mobile may provide financial aid for students who are eligible as grants and loans.

The University of Mobile Rams participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at umobile.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Mobile has offered the following degree levels for students:

• 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

Salary & Wages

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $117.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $245110

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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $63.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $132490

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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 970
  • Average Hourly Rate: $65.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $135840

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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $105580

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