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- School Code: 244700
- Phone: (601) 366-8880
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- Phone: (601) 318-6103
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- Phone: (601) 318-6153
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$5,880Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Business Administration Degree
The business administration program at William Carey 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 Mississippi colleges that offer business administration degrees.
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William Carey University
1880 E County Line Road, Ridgeland, MS
William Carey University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. William Carey University has a yearly student enrollment of approximately three thousand.
Areas of study available at William Carey University include:
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 910 - 1130 on the SAT and within the range of 21 - 25 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. This school admits about 80% of applicants annually. Of those students admitted, nearly 25% attended the school.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $11,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $2,000. William Carey University may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Athletic programs are available at William Carey University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NAIA Division I)
- Basketball (NAIA Division I)
- Golf (NAIA Division I)
- Soccer (NAIA Division I)
- Softball (NAIA Division I)
Contact information, academics information, programs, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.wmcarey.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. William Carey University has offered the following programs for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Bachelor's Degree | 60 |
Master's Degree | 24 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 46 |
Female | 38 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 25 |
Hispanic | 4 |
White | 43 |
Non Resident Alien | 9 |
Unknown | 2 |
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
Students who have completed the Business Administration program at William Carey University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Jackson, MS
- Total Employment: 230
- Average Hourly Rate: $80.69
- Average Annual Salary: $167840
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
- Jackson, MS
- Total Employment: 6
- Average Hourly Rate: $44.53
- Average Annual Salary: $92630
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
- Jackson, MS
- Total Employment: 500
- Average Hourly Rate: $40.98
- Average Annual Salary: $85230
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
- Jackson, MS
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $34.87
- Average Annual Salary: $72530
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students William Carey University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, William Carey University may provide services to students like:
- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
William Carey University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southern States Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Southern States Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball