If you’re interested in the areas of planning, organizing, motivating and evaluating–within an organization or as the owner of your own business–then Ivy Tech’s Business Administration Program is for you. You’ll develop a broad background in areas like marketing, management, business development and finance that will help qualify you for general administrative positions in a wide range of companies. Additionally, you can transfer your Ivy Tech degree to a bachelor’s degree in the business administration program at IU South Bend or elsewhere.

Degrees, certificates and specialties

Program description

Degrees, certificates and specialties

Business Administration/Associate of ScienceTransfer to Indiana State University South Bend Curriculum 07-08Elkhart Curriculum 07-08
Warsaw Curriculum 07-08

Business Administration/Associate of ScienceTransfer to IU South BendSouth Bend Curriculum 07-08

Business Administration/Associate of Applied ScienceManagement SpecialtySouth Bend Curriculum 07-08 Elkhart Curriculum 07-08

Business Administration/Associate of Applied ScienceMarketing SpecialtySouth Bend Curriculum 07-08 Elkhart Curriculum 07-08

Business Administration/Associate of Applied ScienceRestaurant Management SpecialtySouth Bend Curriculum 07-08

Business Administration/Technical CertificateManagement Specialty South Bend Curriculum 07-08 Elkhart Curriculum 07-08 Warsaw Curriculum 07-08

Business Administration/Technical CertificateMarketing SpecialtySouth Bend Curriculum 07-08 Elkhart Curriculum 07-08 Warsaw Curriculum 07-08

All classes are 3 credits unless indicated

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Program descriptionThe Business Administration Program gives students the broad background they need for general administrative positions in a variety of business environments. It also provides an opportunity for specialization in areas such as Marketing or Management. An internship or co-op experience is included.Program optionsOptions include the Associate of Science (AS) degree, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and Technical Certificate. The AS degree program transfers to the BS in Business Administration at IU South Bend and Indiana State University. All or most courses in the AS and AAS degree programs transfer into four-year programs at Ball State University, Bethel College, Ferris State University and elsewhereProgram content• Marketing
• Management
• Business development
• Advertising
• FinanceTypical careers• Area manager
• Department manager
• HR benefits administrator
• Insurance agent
• Inventory control
• Quality engineer/coordinator
• Sales managerEmployment outlookThrough the year 2008, employment potential for business administration-related careers is excellent. The national growth rate is expected to be 7 to 24 percent and the state growth rate, 10 to 34 percent.Occupational areas• Government agencies
• Self-employment
• Small businesses
• Wholesale and retail servicesEarnings• National: Average wage $9.84 to $29.89 an hour
• Indiana: Average wage $10.00 to $22.40 an hourArea employers of program graduates• Air Care Inc.
• Amerimax Building Products Inc.
• Cardinal Center Inc.
• CTB Inc.
• Edward Jones & Company
• 1st Source Bank
• Goodwill Industries of Michiana Inc.
• Indiana Heat Transfer Corporation
• Lake City Bank
• On-Line Data Inc.
• Phillips Products
• Staffmark
• United Technologies Automotive Products
• Walker Manufacturing Inc.
• Wes Culver Home Team at Prudential One Realty
Sources: CHOICES; Indiana Career and Postsecondary Advancement Center (ICPAC); surveys of program graduates

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