Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Elizabeth City State 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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Elizabeth City State University (ECSU)

2009 W Wilson St, Tarboro, NC

ECSU is a public historically black institution located in Elizabeth City, NC. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Elizabeth City State University has a yearly student enrollment of about three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs ECSU offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Very common scores among students accepted to Elizabeth City State University are in the range of 15 - 18 on the ACT, or 1100 - 1350 for the SAT exam. An estimated 70 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 35 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at ecsu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay around $4,200, while out-of-state residents pay $15,000 per year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $5,300. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Elizabeth City State University is the "Vikings", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to learn more about Elizabeth City State University may visit their website at http://www.ecsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Elizabeth City State University 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

• Rocky Mount, NC
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $99.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $207570

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

• Rocky Mount, NC
  • Total Employment: 690
  • Average Hourly Rate: $58.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $122200

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

• Rocky Mount, NC
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $120220

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

• Rocky Mount, NC
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $93860

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