Des Moines Area Community College.

Earn a Business Administration Degree

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

  • Provide information and suggestions to management, co-workers and / or customers
  • Communicate in person, by telephone, or in writing with management, co-workers and / or customers
  • Hire personnel, direct, supervise, and evaluate their work.
  • Sell products or services to customers
  • Create, coordinate, and communicate solutions to work environment or for customers.
  • May be responsible for information management to include small computer operation, typing, data entry, report preparation and documentation.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

  • Reading, communication and math skills must be at college level to gain maximum benefit from classes.
  • For career advancement and advanced position placement, it is important that studies continue college course work beyond the two-year program.
  • For transferability to four-year colleges and universities, it is important that students work closely with advisors and admissions counselors.
  • Average starting salary $33,000 (2002-2003 Placement Report)