Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at William Peace 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 North Carolina colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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William Peace University (Peace)

5049 Hwy 306 South, Grantsboro, NC

William Peace University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school enrolls 800 students yearly, allowing for smaller more engaging class sizes.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Business Administration
• Developmental And Child Psychology
• Education
• Psychology
• Communications

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. The majority of students admitted to Peace College have an SAT score between 840 to 1030, or an ACT score between 18 to 23. Approximately 50 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Peace College, with 26 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be obtained by requesting information from MatchCollege or through the school's portal.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $28,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is around $7,000 per year. Some students at William Peace University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

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

Students can visit the Peace College website to get a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. William Peace University offers a bachelor's degree program in business administration.

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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

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

• New Bern, NC
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $97480

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

Salary & Wages

• New Bern, NC
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $83780

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