Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Messenger College 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 Missouri colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Messenger College

2001 William Street, Cape Girardeau, MO

Messenger College is a faith-based institute located in Joplin, Missouri that offers educational opportunities for its students. This school also maintains a Protestant (Other) affiliation. The school enrolls about ninety students yearly, which can provide a great learning environment for students. Messenger College offers several programs for students to choose from. Some of the more popular programs being offered for students are:

• Christian Counseling
• Religious Education
• General Studies
• Youth Ministry

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts and any test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff.

Messenger College also offers academic guidance for students that may require additional help.

Tuition is approximately $9,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get an individualized estimate of costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $2,800. Some students at Messenger College may be eligible for financial assistance, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

This school is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission, having held that accreditation for the last fifteen consecutive years. For information and consumer disclosures, please visit school's website.

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

• Cape Girardeau, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $143970

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

• Cape Girardeau, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 680
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.20
  • Average Annual Salary: $83610

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

• Cape Girardeau, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 80

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

• Cape Girardeau, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $65820

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