Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Thomas Edison State College 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 New Jersey colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Thomas Edison State College (TESU)

80 Moonachie Ave, Teterboro, NJ

Thomas Edison State College is a public college that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Trenton, NJ, in a predominantly urban area. Thomas Edison State College is a large institution, enrolling over 19,000 per year.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering
• Health And Clinical Professions

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and personal statements may be requested for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $5,900 and out-of-state residents pay $8,600 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.tesc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Thomas Edison State College has offered the following programs for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $105.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $220160
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $111.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $232340

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 24
  • Average Hourly Rate: $68.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $141670
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 15
  • Average Hourly Rate: $81.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $170110

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $81.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $168810
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $77.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $161050

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $120150
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $60.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $125930

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