Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Western Carolina 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 North Carolina colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Western Carolina University (WSSU)

601 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC

Western Carolina University is a public institution located in Cullowhee, North Carolina and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Approximately nine thousand students are enrolled per year at WCU.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs WCU offers:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to WCU. Scores between 19 to 24 on the ACT or 1390 to 1660 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. This school has an acceptance rate of about 39 percent of which only 25 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at wcu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $5,900 and nonresidents pay $16,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is about $3,700 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Western Carolina University "Catamounts" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who would like to get more about Western Carolina University can take a look at their website at http://www.wcu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

• Winston-Salem, NC
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $102.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $213250

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

• Winston-Salem, NC
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $58.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $122200

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

• Winston-Salem, NC
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $61.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $127850

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

• Winston-Salem, NC
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $95320

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