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Business Administration and Management (A087)

At a Glance
This degree program is designed for the student who seeks a broad background in business, seeks to start a small business, or wants to advance in a current position.
Employment Opportunities Employment opportunities are varied depending on ones interests, skills and experience. Some graduates start their own business. Explore the many occupations in the Ferguson’s database using a Business Administration search.

Ferguson's use PBCC as the username and password-search by Business Administration
Job Outlook Job outlook varies depending on the position. For more information open the Choices Planner link below and explore the occupations under the Business, Management and Administration Cluster or the Marketing and Sales Cluster.

Choices Planner (Choose Jump in, Choices Planner, Work Tab, Bus., Management or Marketing Clusters)
Salary Information Entry level salaries in Florida vary from $9.79 to $25.70 per hour depending on position, responsibilities, skills, experience organization, and location. Sales positions may be paid on a commission basis or salary and commission. Graduates of this program choose a variety of career paths, therefore salaries, depend on the chosen occupation, location, responsibility level, and skills.

Choices Planner (Choose Jump in, Choices Planner, Work Tab, Bus., Management or Marketing Clusters)
Special Skills or Qualifications Needed Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, initiative and leadership skills, enthusiasm for product/service, be well organized, more computer skills, be personable, and have a professional neat appearance.
Career Path Notes Many programs have transfer agreements with other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer course or program credit into a four-year program. For more information on transfer agreements in a course area, visit www.pbcc.edu/transfer.xml
Career Planning Suggestions for Success Thoroughly research the occupation and talk with a professional in the field. The PBCC Career Consultants Network may have the name of a person you can contact. Find out about all the different areas of business (Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources, etc.) and then focus on an area of business.
Sources of Additional Information Ferguson’s (user name & password is pbcc)
For More Information on courses, requirements, costs, program length and location, view the Academic Program Sheet: http://www.pbcc.edu/x3223.xml?id=30

PBCC Career Centers Can Assist You:

Currently enrolled students can also log in to the PBCC Online Career Office program http://www.pbcc.edu/career/ (choose student log in) to locate other resources for information on occupations, employment opportunities, and people in the community willing to talk to students about their career.

Contact a Career Center for assistance with your career planning or job search at your campus:

Lake Worth: (561) 868-3066
Palm Beach Gardens: (561) 207-5350
Boca Raton: (561) 862-4325
Belle Glade: (561) 993-1167

Or E-Mail Us careercenter@pbcc.edu If you prefer.




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