Program Requirements
Typical Program
Degree/Certificate: Associate in Applied Science
HEGIS Code: 5004
SUNY Code: 0632
Major Code: BADM
The Career
Our homes, food, clothing, vehicles and leisure activities are the products of the skill, dedication and creativity of business professionals. Business people must be “world class competitors” in order to maintain or improve the American standard of living. Graduates may pursue business careers in marketing, human resource management, labor relations, production management, office administration, finance, insurance, etc. Graduates may also work in hospitals, government agencies or schools.
The NCCC Approach
The associate in applied science program is for students who:
- Are unsure of their educational and/or career goals
- Want sufficient coursework to qualify for entry-level professional/managerial positions
- Are working and want to improve their opportunities for advancement
- Have a limited background in mathematics
- Are developing a background in mathematics prior to changing curriculum to the AS degree program
This degree program offers transfer opportunities upon completion of all course work. Many graduates have transferred to Niagara University, Buffalo State College and similar schools.
Admission
Students admitted in September and January.
Business Administration is offered as a full-time or part-time day program or part-time evening program. Because of the sequencing of courses, it may take longer than eight semesters to complete the part-time evening program or four semesters to complete the full-time day program if a student begins in a spring semester.
Dual Admission
Niagara University
SUNY College at Buffalo
SUNY College/Empire State
Articulation Agreements
Canisius College
Clarkson College
Hilbert College
Niagara University
SUNY College at Buffalo
SUNY College/Empire State
SUNY College at Fredonia
SUNY College at Oneonta
Program Goals and Objectives
- To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level careers in business-related positions
Student Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will:
- Communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental managerial, organizational, marketing and human resource principles and structures, business communication principles and techniques
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of major social, economic and technological trends on organizations
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of accounting and business law
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