Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State York 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 York

200 University Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State York provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in York, Pennsylvania and publically funded. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State York has a yearly student enrollment of about 1,500.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Business Administration
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Electrical Engineering
• Commerce
• Communications

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State York. Scores in a range of 19 - 22 on the ACT or 1270 - 1610 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of acceptance. This school accepts about 80 percent of students applying yearly. Of those students admitted, around 30 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State York vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $14,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 annually. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students should visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State York has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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

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).