Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Bluefield State 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 West Virginia colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Bluefield State College

31 E Campus Dr, Bethany, WV

Bluefield State College is a public historically black institution located in Bluefield, WV. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Bluefield State College has a yearly student enrollment of about two thousand.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including:

• General Studies
• Nursing
• Elementary Education
• Business Administration

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The most common exam scores among students admitted to Bluefield State College are in the range of 17 - 22 for the ACT exam, or 843 - 1080 on the SAT. This school has an admissions rate of around 69 percent of which only 79 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $5,400, while out-of-state residents pay $10,000 for the year. Students attending Bluefield State College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Bluefield State College is the "Big Blues", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)
• Tennis (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the school's http://www.bluefieldstate.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bluefield State College 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

• Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $85.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $178770

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

• Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
  • Total Employment: 520
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $79800

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

• Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $83590

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