Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Selma 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 Alabama colleges that offer business administration degrees.

Selma University

800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL

Selma University is an institution with a Baptist affiliation and is located in Selma, AL. This school provides various excellent programs for its faith-filled students.This school is also a "historically black college", or HBCU, which was among one of the schools established after the civil war to provide an educational pathway for African-American students. Selma University has an enrollment of around 500 students each year. Selma University offers several great programs to select from. The more popular enrolled programs among individuals are shown below:

• Religious Studies
• General Studies
• Business Administration

This school maintains an open enrollment practice, allowing all individuals that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, as well as any personal statements may be required for certain programs.

Selma University also provides student services such as academic guidance for students that may require additional help and flexible scheduling for working or busy students.

The tuition is around $6,000 each year for undergraduate level students and about $2,800 for graduate level programs, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Financial assistance may be provided to potential students that meet the required requirements.

The Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation has accredited the instruction & training provided by Selma University for over four years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about program details, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

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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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $117.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $245110

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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $63.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $132490

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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 970
  • Average Hourly Rate: $65.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $135840

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

• Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $105580

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