Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington

500 University Drive, Hershey, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington, a public institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Upper Burrell, PA, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The higher teacher/student ratio and access to teachers is due primarily to the small student body, over 900 students, maintained by Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington.

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

• Business Administration
• Psychology
• Radiology Technician
• Communications

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington. A score between 1225 - 1605 on the SAT, or 17 - 27 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an admissions rate of 85% of which only 46% decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $14,000 and nonresidents pay $21,000 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.nk.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

Salary & Wages

• Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
  • Total Employment: 680
  • Average Hourly Rate: $83.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $173690

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

• Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $119370

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

• Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
  • Total Employment: 520
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $108270

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

• Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
  • Total Employment: 690
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $97120

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