Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at University of Montevallo 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 Alabama colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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University of Montevallo

5735 College Parkway Drive, Mobile, AL

UM provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Montevallo, AL and publically funded. UM has an annual student enrollment of approximately 3,000.

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

• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• History

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to UM earn an SAT score within the range of 945 - 1235, or an ACT score between 20 - 26. This school has an acceptance rate of 76 percent of which only 50 percent chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at UM are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $9,400 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $18,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $3,600 for the year. Students attending UM may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for University of Montevallo is the "Falcons", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's montevallo.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Montevallo 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

• Mobile, AL
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $105.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $218790

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

• Mobile, AL
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $123830

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

• Mobile, AL
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $115470

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

• Mobile, AL
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $89590

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