Business Administration
Program Overview
The curriculum typically includes foundational courses such as Principles of Management, which emphasizes the basic functions of management, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Additionally, Marketing courses address strategies and tactics in promoting products and services effectively.
Business Statistics is another critical component, as it equips students with the analytical skills required to interpret data and make informed decisions. Furthermore, Cost Accounting helps students understand how to track expenses and manage budgets, contributing to more efficient financial decisions.
Business Communications is essential, focusing on effective verbal and written communication skills needed in the business environment. Students also study Business Law to understand the regulatory framework governing corporate operations, essential for ensuring compliance and avoiding legal issues.
Other topics covered in Business Administration programs can vary significantly, often tailored to the specific interests and career goals of the students. This diversity allows students to explore various functions within the business world, preparing them for a range of roles upon graduation.
Degree Information
The business program provides students with a wide variety of concepts, skills, and techniques useful for navigating in the business world. Jefferson College offers both an Associate of Arts (transfer) Degree and an Associate of Applied Science Degree in business, along with a Certificate in Accounting Technology.
Academic Plan
The Academic Plan is a semester-by-semester plan for the full-time college-ready student. Part-time students should work with an advisor to customize the map to fit individual needs.
Course Guides
Jefferson College Institutional Course Guides (ICGs) are found in the Simple Syllabus - Syllabus Library AND/OR within your Canvas class page via the Simple Syllabus link in the Course Navigation Menu.
Career Opportunities
Business management encompasses a wide array of roles including managerial positions in various sectors such as finance, marketing, operations, and human resources. Graduates with a business management degree may qualify for many different careers and benefit from high levels of demand in virtually every industry. This broad field includes several specializations and occupations, from information systems management to healthcare managers and supply chain managers.
The employment prospects for business management graduates are promising, with projections suggesting faster-than-average growth in business and financial occupations from 2022 to 20321. According to recent data, about 911,400 annual openings are expected, indicating strong demand for skilled professionals in business management roles. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects a 10% increase in management analyst positions between 2022 and 2032, which is higher than the average projected growth for all occupations in the U.S.
