Admission Requirements and Curriculum (catalog)

AWARD OFFERED Associate in Science Degree

Administrative services managers perform a broad range of duties in virtually every sector of the economy. They coordinate and direct support services for organizations as diverse as insurance companies, computer manufacturers, and government offices. These workers manage the many services that allow organizations to operate efficiently, such as secretarial and reception, administration, payroll, conference planning and travel, information and data processing, mail, materials scheduling and distribution, printing and reproduction, records management, telecommunications management, security, parking, personal property procurement, supply, and disposal. Specific duties for these managers vary by degree of responsibility and authority and the nature of the organizations.

The Business Administration curriculum is recommended for those students wishing to pursue a four-year degree in business-related areas such as management, marketing, accounting, or finance. Courses in business law, economics, accounting, finance, mathematics, and statistics are advantageous.

Persons interested in pursuing a career in business administration should have good communication skills and be able to establish effective working relationships with many different people, ranging from managers, supervisors, and professionals to clerks and bluecollar workers. They should be analytical, detail-oriented, flexible, and decisive. They must be able to coordinate several activities at once, quickly analyze and resolve specific problems, and cope with deadlines.

Employment of administrative services managers is projected to grow through 2014. Like persons seeking other managerial positions, applicants will face keen competition because there will be more competent, experienced workers seeking jobs than there will be positions available.

Earnings of managers vary greatly depending on the employer, the specialty, and the geographic area. In general, however, median annual earnings of managers in May 2004 were $60,290 with the highest 10 percent earning more than $110,270. (Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics) 

Marcy Manning, Department Chair
256/352-8174
marcy.manning@wallacestate