Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Auburn University – Montgomery 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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Auburn University – Montgomery (AUM)

300 N Beaty St, Athens, AL

Auburn University - Montgomery is a public institution that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Montgomery, Alabama, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at AUM is nearly 5,800 annually.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to Auburn University - Montgomery score in a range of 18 - 23 on the ACT. An estimated 80% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 48% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at aum.edu.

Tuition & fees at AUM are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $8,300 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $24,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is about $4,400 annually. Auburn University - Montgomery may offer financial aid for students who qualify in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for AUM is the "Senators", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Softball (NAIA Division I)
• Tennis (NAIA Division I)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.aum.edu to see additional information or simply complete the form on this page to learn more about the school's admissions requirements.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

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

• Huntsville, AL
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $103.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $216290

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

• Huntsville, AL
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $64.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $134560

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

• Huntsville, AL
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $60.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $126820

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

• Huntsville, AL
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $112110

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