Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Towson 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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Towson University (SJC)

60 College Ave, Annapolis, MD

Towson University (TU) is a large, comprehensive public university near the Baltimore metro area in the suburban community of Towson, Maryland. TU is nationally recognized for many of its academic programs, including those in the arts and sciences, business, communications, education, health professions, and computer information systems, among others. TU is situated on a 328-acre campus that is attractively landscaped with woods and streams, and characterized by buildings of both traditional and modern architecture.

More than 60 undergraduate majors are available at Towson University, with 44 master's programs and four doctoral programs. The most popular undergraduate programs at TU are Business Administration, Mass Communications, Psychology, Nursing and Elementary Education. The most popular TU graduate programs are Human Resources Development, Teaching, Reading Education, Applied Information Technology and Instructional Technology. Towson University is the largest producer of teachers in Maryland.

Towson University has been listed as one of the top ten public master's degree institutions in North America by U.S. News & World Report.  Towson is considered one of 100 "Best College Buys" in America by Forbes magazine, and 100 "Best Values in Public Colleges" by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.

History

Towson University was founded in 1866 as the State Normal School. It was founded in Baltimore, but moved its location to Towson in 1915. In 1935, the school changed its name to State Teachers College at Towson. In 1963, the name changed to Towson State College to reflect the development of a broader and more varied curriculum over the years. In 1976, the name was changed again to Towson State University to reflect its status in the University System of Maryland. In 1997, the name was updated to its current Towson University.

Academics

The academic calendar for Towson University follows a semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. There is a short "Mini-mester" in the month of January. The summer semester is actually a "Trimester" - a semester comprised of three shorter sessions.

Colleges and Schools

• College of Business & Economics
• College of Education
• College of Fine Arts & Communication
• College of Graduate Studies & Research
• College of Health Professions
• Honors College
• College of Liberal Arts
• Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science & Mathematics

Student Life

There are more than 200 student clubs and organizations available for involvement at Towson University, and more than 30 sororities and fraternities. Students can participate in anything from leadership activities with the Student Government Association, or journalism opportunities with the student newspaper, The Towerlight. There are a cappella singing groups or marching bands, a Frisbee club, and more.

Campus housing is available in a variety of options including residence halls and apartments. Students who prefer to live off campus will also find assistance in locating rooms or apartments to rent. There are 17 dining halls on the Towson campus, offering a full range of eating options.

Traditions

The traditional school colors for Towson University are gold, white and black. The school mascot is the tiger, and the athletic teams are nicknamed the Towson "Tigers."

Athletics

The Towson "Tigers" athletic teams compete in twenty Division I sports for men and women, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Golf
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Swimming and Diving 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Cross Country
• Field Hockey
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Community Life

The location of Towson University is ideal for college students. The campus is situated in a suburban town that offers easy access to a shopping mall, entertainment, dining venues and recreation. At the same time, Towson is eight short miles from Baltimore and just a one-hour drive from the Washington, D.C. area. This means that students can enjoy the city's culture, history and entertainment, while also utilizing some of the best internships and job opportunities in the country.

There are many off-campus programs under Towson University's "Thinking Outside" initiative, offering students opportunities for community service in the areas around campus and beyond.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SJC 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).