Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at United States Coast Guard Academy 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 Connecticut colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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United States Coast Guard Academy

271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT

United States Coast Guard Academy is a public university that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in New London, CT, in a predominantly urban area. About 1000 students enroll at United States Coast Guard Academy per year.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including:

• Political Science
• Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
• Business Administration
• Civil Engineering
• Operations Research
• Mechanical Engineering

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to this school. Scores between 25 to 29 on the ACT or 1680 to 1940 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of acceptance. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 20% of applicants on average being admitted per year.

The United States Coast Guard Academy Bears participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization.

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and more can be accessed on school's website at uscga.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. United States Coast Guard Academy offers a bachelor's degree program in business administration.

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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

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).