Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Salisbury 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 Maryland colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Salisbury University (SU)

7930 Eastern Ave, Suite 5, Baltimore, MD

SU is a public university that has a fair number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Salisbury, Maryland, in a predominantly suburban area. Over 8,400 students enroll at SU annually.

Areas of study offered at SU include:

• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Salisbury University. A score in a range of 1600 - 1820 on the SAT, or 22 - 26 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Roughly 50% of all students that applied were accepted at SU, with 29% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at salisbury.edu.

The tuition at SU varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $8,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 for the year. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $5,200 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The mascot for Salisbury University is the "Sea Gulls", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.salisbury.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Salisbury University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 910
  • Average Hourly Rate: $87.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $182020

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 22
  • Average Hourly Rate: $63.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $132280

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $68.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $141920

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $104010

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