Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore 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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University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)

1300 Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD

UMES is a public historically black institution located in Princess Anne, MD. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Maryland. UMES has a yearly student enrollment of approximately four thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1160 to 1410 on the SAT and in a range of 16 to 19 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. University of Maryland Eastern Shore admits approximately 50% of applicants. Of those admitted, around 36% registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at University of Maryland Eastern Shore vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $7,100 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $16,000 per year. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $4,600 each year. Some students at UMES may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at University of Maryland Eastern Shore through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students can visit the University of Maryland Eastern Shore website to see a complete list of programs offered, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Maryland Eastern Shore offers a bachelor's degree program in business administration.

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).