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Nov 21, 2024
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Spring 2019 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Business Administration A.A.S.
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School: Business and Professional Careers
Academic Dept: Business
HEGIS: 5004
Important Note about Program Requirements
The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program in Spring 2019. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree Defined
The purpose of the A.A.S. is to be fully trained for immediate employment upon graduation. Students who opt to continue on to pursue higher levels of education are encouraged to check with the receiving institution regarding transferability of credits. Click to learn more about the differences among award types.
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Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration prepares students to enter or to advance careers in the workforce. The program’s concentration of business courses – Management, Information Technology, Accounting, Business Law, and Marketing – provides a strong background for employment and internships or career advancement.
Students who intend to earn a four-year degree are advised to consider matriculation in the Business Administration Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program which is designed as a Transfer Degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of how business functions to enhance their employment opportunities and their success in the workforce.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the management functions of Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing and Controlling.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how businesses market goods and services as a basis for employment opportunities and success in the workforce.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the global marketplace.
General Education Requirements
Students are required to fulfill a certain number of credits within the specific categories shown below. Where specific courses are not listed within these categories, courses must be selected from the list of SUNY General Education Courses
Basic Communication (3 credits)
Natural Sciences (4 credits)
Social Sciences (3 credits)
American History (3 credits)
Degree Requirements - 41 Credits
Minimum Total Credits - 63
Career Path Opportunities
 Are you wondering what careers you can explore with a degree or certificate? Perhaps you are not sure what people do or how much money they make in certain careers that pique your interest? Would you like to know how many jobs are predicted to be available in a particular industry? Or maybe you are unsure whether receiving a degree or certificate would be right for you? Go to https://sunywcc.emsicareercoach.com to explore career paths, their associated job descriptions, salary trends, and jobs trends. Complete a career assessment for additional guidance. Still not sure? Visit www.sunywcc.edu/career for more career resources and contacts.
Transfer Opportunities (non-SUNY)
Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process for its incoming and graduating students. To ensure its graduates enjoy a seamless transfer with junior status to another college in the same discipline at both institutions (transferred from/to) and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer, Westchester Community College has signed Transfer Articulation Agreements with many colleges that offer bachelor’s degree programs. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/transferarticulation to see a list of Articulation Agreements by institution or search by a specific program of study. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/transfer for additional transfer resources and contacts.
Transfer Scholarship Opportunities
Many colleges and universities are eager to have Westchester Community College graduates transfer to their institutions. Consider this an incentive to complete your WCC degrees with high honors! Go to www.sunywcc.edu/scholarships to view the many transfer scholarship opportunities to four-year colleges.
Getting Started
Are you a prospective Westchester Community College graduate? We look forward to seeing you soon! Apply today, then see the College’s Admissions and Enrollment Checklist.
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