Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Fayette – Eberly Campus 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Fayette – Eberly Campus

1 College Place, DuBois, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Fayette - Eberly Campus provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania and publically funded. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, about 1,000 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to professors and faculty.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Nursing
• Mining Technology
• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration
• Commerce

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Fayette - Eberly Campus earn an SAT score between 1190 to 1515, or an ACT composite score within the range of 18 to 22. Roughly 90 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 44 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay approximately $14,000 and nonresidents pay $21,000 per year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.fe.psu.edu/.

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

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

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