Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at University of South Florida Sarasota – Manatee 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 Washington colleges that offer business administration degrees.

University of South Florida Sarasota – Manatee

Also known as USF Sarasota-Manatee

775 E. Holland Ave Suite 110, Spokane, WA

University of South Florida Sarasota - Manatee provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Sarasota, FL and publically funded. Enrollment at University of South Florida Sarasota - Manatee exceeds a thousand per year.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including:

• Elementary Education
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Accounting

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. More information from the admissions office can be found at sarasota.usf.edu.

The tuition at University of South Florida Sarasota - Manatee varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $5,600 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.sarasota.usf.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. USF Sarasota-Manatee has offered the following programs 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

• Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
  • Total Employment: 480
  • Average Hourly Rate: $79.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $164540

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

• Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $99950

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

• Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
  • Total Employment: 540
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $95970

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

• Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $74970

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