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Career and School Info for Sales Managers in Georgia



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Schools Concentrating On Sales Managers

  • Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Kennesaw State, Life University, Shorter College-Professional Studies, and Georgia Highlands.

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Student Body

  • Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Clayton State, Georgia Highlands, Life University, and Columbus State.
  • Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Wesleyan College, Brenau, and Gwinnett.
  • Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Morehouse College, Fort Valley State, Paine College, and Savannah State.
  • Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Shorter College-Professional Studies, Dekalb, Brenau, and Lanier Technical College.

School Setting

  • Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Emory, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Life University.
  • Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Andrew, Wesleyan College, Berry, and Fort Valley State.

Excellence

  • SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Emory, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, and Oglethorpe University.
  • % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Reinhardt College, Emory, Albany State, and Emmanuel.
  • Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Wesleyan College, Berry, Emory, and Altamaha Tech.

 

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Spotlight Georgia Schools Related to This Career

DeVry University

  • Locations: Alpharetta, Atlanta, Decatur, Duluth, Stockbridge
  • Programs: 5 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor

Strayer University

  • Locations: Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Douglasville, Lithonia, Morrow, Roswell, Savannah
  • Programs: 10 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Master, Post- Bachelor's Certificate

University of Phoenix

  • Locations: Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Duluth, Macon, Marietta, McDonough, Sandy Springs, Savannah, Snellville
  • Programs: 11 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor, Master

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

  • Locations: Alpharetta, Atlanta, Decatur, Duluth, Stockbridge
  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Master, Post- Bachelor's Certificate

Brown Mackie College

  • Locations: Atlanta
  • Programs: 3 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor

Argosy University

  • Locations: Atlanta
  • Programs: 6 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

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University of Phoenix Online

  • Programs: 13 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

DeVry University Online

  • Programs: 4 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor

Kaplan University

  • Programs: 3 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Master

Walden University

  • Programs: 20 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

AIU Online

  • Programs: 3 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor, Master

Ashford University

  • Programs: 13 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor, Master

Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State

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Georgia Southwestern State University • Americus, GA
Studying BBA-Management (completion in 2011)

• 5/7/2011

"I think that as time goes on they will excel as an online school. However right now, they are mediocre at best."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?maybeI will let them know that this is an option. As I did in this survey, I would not give the school outstanding praise, but I would talk to a person about it.
Program Reputation8They are nationally and regionally accredited and what made it attractive is it's affiliation with Georgia Perimeter, which was the school I attended previously. Also, I can obtain my master's in business management if I want to continue my education.
Program Quality5I needed to complete my degree and was looking for a reputable online school that was not known for being a diploma mill. It did not live up to my expectations. It was essentially a diploma mill.
Instruction6It did not prepare me for my career. I was already in the midst of my career and for self satisfaction, I continued and completed my education.
How Difficult6The program was difficult and right now it is not very structured. I think as they develop the online program, it will be much better.
Hands-On vs. BookishFor the online school, it is required that you are more hands-on. They provide you with the necessary tools to help you succeed.
Schedule Flexibility3There are not many online classes offered at this moment. As I explained earlier, I think it will have a great program in the future.
Academic Facilities3The advisor was horrible at returning my phone calls, which made it difficult to make decisions.
Social Life5Once again, because I participated in the online program, I am unsure. I can say that they did not send much information to me. When I attended Georgia Perimeter College, I received many emails about on-campus activities. I did not receive any from Georgia Southwestern State University.
Placement Services5I did not utilize these services.
Alumni Network3I have not received any information on the alumni events. I am sure that as soon as they need money, I will hear from them.

Georgia State University • Atlanta, GA
Studying Masters Of Business Administration (completion in 2007)

• 7/6/2011

"I liked the school and enjoyed it more while I was there. Now that I'm out, not sure how much it has helped, but it was a great experience."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?maybeIt depends on the person and their background. For anyone who wants to learn a bit more about the theory behind the practice, I would definitely tell them to apply. For those who have a lot of experience, I think it could be more work than it's worth.
Program Reputation8GSU has a good reputation for the flexible MBA program. The school as a whole is well respected, especially in the South.
Program Quality8GSU does a good job of incorporating real-world work into the program. The flexibility is critical when you are working while going to school.
Instruction8Some professors were better than others, but the best ones had worked in the field. I loved the way they were able to bring in actual businesses for us to use in projects.
How Difficult5Sometimes the program was harder to juggle than others, but overall, it was bearable. I don't think it was better or worse than any other school.
Hands-On vs. BookishThere was a good balance between hands-on and book. The book supported the real-world projects we completed.
Schedule Flexibility10GSU is known for their flexibility. Evening and weekend classes make it easier to juggle work schedules.
Academic Facilities8Generally the resources were available when needed. The academic advisors were horrible, but the professors made up for it.
Social Life5There were social events if you wanted to attend them. Most in the MBA program were too busy working to attend most of the social activities.
Placement Services4I think they're getting better but when I was there, not much was available. There were some self-assessments, but there was little help with getting connected to on-campus only recruiting.
Alumni Network3There is not much of an alumni network although they're trying to build one.

University Of Georgia • Athens, GA
Studying Marketing (completion in 1998)

• 7/30/2011

"It was a great experience and gave me a lot of pride when I finished. I could have saved myself the 20 grand in student loans I'm paying back by skipping college and getting to work immediately in sales, though."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?noIn the sales field, school isn't that helpful. Your better off going to school to do something in the medical field or to be a teacher.
Program Reputation5I really don't know the answer to that other than to say that it's probably one of the top 50. I know Augusta State University that is part of the University of Georgia system has a good ranking.
Program Quality9There were a lot of internship opportunities in school. I have always taken a lot of pride in the accomplishment of graduating from the university.
Instruction7It's been a while since college, but I would say there was not much preparation for sales. In my experience, the best sales person could have only a GED.
How Difficult6There wasn't a whole lot of homework. I skipped a lot of classes and of course finished with an average GPA.
Hands-On vs. BookishWe were given a lot of case studies in upper level marketing classes. The core curriculum, however, involved a lot of book learning, but the only homework I had in college was in some math and accounting classes.
Schedule Flexibility9I was a full time student with a part time job. I took summer classes once.
Academic Facilities10I was in school when the business building burned down, but they were in the process of building a new, state of the art facility. Needless to say, we were dispersed across campus.
Social Life10I met a lot of great friends from areas all across the state. There was a vibrant nightlife and I had a lot of fun while in college.
Placement Services9I was able to get set up with some great internships in college. I did 4 internships while I was there and attended several workshops.
Alumni Network7I receive all the letters and the invites to the special gatherings. I do not donate and do not get involved.

Kennesaw State University • Kennesaw, GA
Studying Business Management (completion in 2011)

• 10/3/2011

"It was a fine school. I had some great professors that made learning interesting. The campus was very easy to navigate through. They offered all of the courses I needed and it was very flexible. I was able to work and attend school which was great!"

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesKennesaw is just like any other university. You will get out as much as you put into it. It is a beautiful campus and offers flexibility. They offer many programs and are known for their education, business and nursing schools.
Program Quality7The University is just like any other. I had a handful of professors I am very thankful to have met. I did learn many useful tools pertaining to my major and hope to use them one day. Otherwise, there were many courses I could pass without the aid of a professor. I believe that the tuition is absurd and that students pay for many things which they never use, such as the health plan.
Instruction7The majority of the courses were very good in terms of preparation for the business world. I really enjoyed that all of the business classes offered were tied together in learning. It made it easier during exam time, because many of the concepts you were learning in one class were also being taught in another.
How Difficult5Kennesaw is a great school. I did not find it difficult. It is like any school - if you apply yourself you will succeed. The most important thing is to study and set aside time so that you can succeed in your goals. The majority of professors spend their time preparing you for their exams and they really want to see you excel.
Hands-On vs. BookishThe business school is very book oriented. The majority of the classes are powerpoint presentations of the chapters in the book. I believe that the other schools on campus are more hands on, such as education and nursing.
Schedule Flexibility9Kennesaw State offers classes every day of the week. They offer summer courses, May-mester, December-mester, and online courses. The online courses were the same price of a traditional course when I began in 2005, however, they are now an additional $300 per course.
Academic Facilities5The academic facilities and resources are typical. They offer a library, computer labs, advisors and study groups. Many of the professors work there just one to two times a week and do not have an office, so meeting with them is usually only the five minutes before or after classes. They do have advisors; however, they are more headache than help. They usually do not understand the questions you ask and do not inform you of all of the programs offered in order to graduate in the quickest way possible.
Social Life5I was a non-traditional student. I worked full time and went to school full time. Kennesaw offers great social events for the traditional students. Many times I would see them in the courtyard - there was always something going on. I never had the time to partake in the activities.
Placement Services8The Cole Business School is gaining a great reputation. When I first started attending KSU, it was a very small university that consisted mainly of non traditional students. Since then, it has exploded. Last I heard it was the third largest university in Georgia and the Coles Business School has been looked upon as a respectable program.
Alumni Network5The alumni program is standard. They send periodical emails and mailings. They also encourage you to join the association to aid you with career and networking opportunities.

Gwinnett Technical College • Lawrenceville, GA
Studying Business Management (completion in 2009)

• 11/8/2011

"It gave me the ability to obtain my degree, even with a hectic work and travel schedule. I also paid significantly less than going to any other online college, for example, University of Phoenix."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesIt is a great school to go to get a foot in the door in business. It will also allow you to get a great education and earn an associate's degree before heading to finish a bachelor's degree.
Program Reputation7It is a well-known school in the community and it offers superior education. It is not well-known in the state, even though the program is excellent.
Program Quality7It is a well-known school in the community and it offers superior education. It is not well-known in the state, even though the program is excellent.
Instruction8Many of the classes supported what I was doing in my current profession. I learned new techniques and was able to get a refresher on the stuff I had forgotten.
How Difficult5I had an unfair advantage going into the program, since I had already been in this field going on 10 years. But in looking at the curriculum, it looked challenging for students new to the program.
Hands-On vs. BookishMy studies were very much book based; it may have been different for in-class students. I took my classes online and had to do all self-study.
Schedule Flexibility10I work 65 hours a week and travel 75% of the time. The school had everything I needed to earn my degree online, giving me the flexibility to obtain my degree.
Academic Facilities8Everything that was needed was on campus, and they are continuing to expand and build to give their students what they need. I could normally contact my professors easily by e-mail or phone if I needed anything.
Social Life1I do not know if it is because it is a 2-year college, but there were no sports teams or social clubs to be heard of.
Placement ServicesI was already employed before earning my degree. I have never used the career service center and cannot fairly rate it.
Alumni NetworkI cannot fairly rate this, since I was an online student and was never on campus to network and find out how to use this resource. It is a growing school and I am sure that the alumni network and support will continue to grow stronger.
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