Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto

4000 University Drive, McKeesport, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto is a public institution located in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,300.

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

• Nursing
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
• Forest Technology
• Human Development and Family Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 16 to 24 on the ACT or 1220 to 1570 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of getting accepted. This school accepts roughly 90 percent of students applying annually. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 52 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.psu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $14,000 and out-of-state residents pay $21,000 for the year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $5,200. Some students at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may visit the school's http://www.ma.psu.edu/ to view additional information.

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $94.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $196580

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 14
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $123890

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $141230

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $89600

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