
Business Administration and Management (A087)

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At a Glance
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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
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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)
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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)
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Sources of Additional Information |
Ferguson’s (user name & password is pbcc)
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| For More Information on courses, requirements, costs, program length
and location, view the Academic Program Sheet: http://www.pbcc.edu/x3223.xml?id=30 |