Business Administration
Are you ready to start a rewarding career in the challenging world of business?
To learn more, call PIHT today at 724-437-4600 or Request Information.
The business world is thrilling, fast-paced and challenging! If you want to be part of the excitement, the Business Administration program is the place to start.
In this program, you will earn your Specialized Associate Degree in Business Administration, where you will get the business and technology training you need to start a rewarding career and move up. Work with our businessmen and women and be part of a winning team!
You will learn how to:
- Manage an office and supervise personnel
- Utilize sales and customer service techniques
- Manage a small business
- Understand accounting
- Manage employee payroll
- Understand business law
- Write formal letters and e-mail
- Market and advertise a business to the public
- Work with computer databases, spreadsheets,
written documents, and the Internet
With your Specialized Associates Degree,
you could:
- Work as a sales professional
- Work as a customer service specialist
- Work as an accountant assistant
- Work as a business manager
- Work as a bookkeeping staff member
Externships and Certifications
At PIHT, we know your goal is
to get in to your
dream career fast. We’ve designed our
Business
Administration program to meet
your career goals and the needs of local
employers. Experience and certifications are
a great way to improve your
marketability to employers.
“The teachers and staff made me feel at ease; even though they were younger than me, they still made me feel welcome into the school. They tell you what is expected of you, and that if you have questions you can ask them.”
“I enjoy the faculty. I enjoy the other students. It’s a really comfortable place to be. It makes you want to learn things.”
“They go above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to helping their students.”
As one of our Business Administration students you will complete an externship as part of your program. This on-the-job training allows you to apply the skills you’ve learned in the real world with real people. This experience is invaluable and also allows you to showcase your skills to employers in your area who hire business professionals.
Not only does our Business Administration program prepare you to be job ready, but it’s also designed to prepare you for certification exams which can strengthen your appeal in the job market. Some of the certifications our students can choose to take include:
- Microsoft Office Certification (PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Publisher, etc.)
- QuickBooks Certification
Dress like a professional, become a problem solver, and be the
successful businessman or woman that you've always wanted to be! For
more information about this program, call PIHT today at 724-437-4600 or Request Information.
Consumer Information
Business Administration - Specialized Associate Degree (CIP Code: 52.0201)Related occupation titles for this program include: Occupation: Administrative Services Managers (SOC Code 11-3011.00) Occupation Profile: www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/11-3011.00; Occupation: Sales Managers (SOC Code 11-2022.00) Occupation Profile: www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/11-2022.00; Occupation: Storage and Distribution Managers (SOC Code 11-3071.02) Occupation Profile: www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/11-3071.02; Occupation: Construction Managers (SOC Code 11-9021.00) Occupation Profile: www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/11-9021.00; Occupation: Social/Community Service Manager (SOC Code 11-9151.00) Occupation Profile: www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/11-9151.00; Occupation: On-Line Merchants (SOC Code 13-1199.06) Occupation Profile: www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/13-1199.06; Occupation: Supply Chain Manager (SOC Code 11-9199.04) Occupation Profile: www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/11-9199.04; Occupation: Compliance Manager (SOC Code 11-9199.02) Occupation Profile: www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/11-9199.02 / (NOTE: The US Department of Labor “Business Administration” designation includes a very broad category of jobs and potential pay levels. The specific jobs listed by the USDOL under this category generally require a four- year bachelor’s degree or higher and, in some fields, additional training or specific certifications. The USDOE does not provide a category of business administration jobs requiring only an associate degree; therefore, the wage level and career opportunities listed by the USDOL under “Business Administration” are not appropriate for associate degree graduates and would normally require additional training and/or education beyond an associate degree.) / On-Time Graduation Rate: 42% / Placement Rate: 60% / Median Loan Debt: Private: $0; Institutional Financing Plan: $0; Title IV: $10,726.00 / Cost of Program: Tuition: $22,470; Fees: $2,750; Supplies: $400; Total Cost: $25,620 / For more information regarding the Cost of Attendance, please Click Here. For a downloadable copy of this information, please Click Here.
Placement Rates were produced from the annual Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) Campus Accountability Report (CAR).