Business Administration, A.S.
Build Your Business Foundation. Transfer with Confidence.
If you're planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in business, this program gives
you the foundation to do it confidently. The Business Administration A.S. degree is
designed specifically for students who want to transfer to a four-year college or
university to major in business-related fields like accounting, marketing, management,
or finance.
You'll build strong analytical and communication skills while studying economics,
statistics, management, and more—all with a business-savvy perspective.
Transfer with Confidence
Your Degree = Junior Standing at a PASSHE University
Complete this associate degree and transfer seamlessly into a bachelor’s program at
any Pennsylvania State System (PASSHE) university. Thanks to statewide Program-to-Program
(P2P) agreements, you’ll enter with junior-level standing—saving time and money.
What You'll Learn
- Apply core accounting and management principles
- Analyze and interpret business data using statistics and spreadsheets
- Understand economic systems and how policies affect businesses
- Strengthen your writing, research, and public speaking skills
- Prepare for success in advanced business coursework at the university level
Program Requirements
This associate degree includes a minimum of 60 credits and can be completed in four semesters of full-time study. You’ll take courses in business, economics, math, communication, and computer applications, along with general education electives.
Visit the academic catalog for a full list of required courses by semester:
Where This Degree Can Take You
This program prepares you to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program in business—and gives you the general and technical skills to thrive in careers across finance, marketing, management, and more.
- Financial manager
- Credit analyst
- Loan officer
- Claims adjuster or investigator
- Administrative services manager
- Banks and financial institutions
- Corporate offices
- Insurance companies
- Government and nonprofit agencies
- Consulting firms and marketing agencies
National Accreditation
Trust the quality and value of your education. All associate degree-level programs in BC3's Business & IT Division are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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