Business Administration
Professionals working in business administration support a variety of industries. With a solid foundation in business administration, students can pursue a multitude of educational and career opportunities.
Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration graduates qualify for basic management and administrative roles in private, public, and non-profit organizations.
Our Business Administration faculty are experienced managers, administrators, and entrepreneurs, all of whom are eager to partner with you in achieving your career goals. Small class sizes ensure one-on-one time with these committed professionals. We offer personalized instruction in a supportive learning environment.
Courses cover the following topics:
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Employee evaluation and compensation options
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Employee motivation strategies
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Approaches to quality control
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How to create and analyze financial statements
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Macro and micro economic principles and how they affect business
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Market analysis approaches
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How to price and market products
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How to use computers to automate business
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How to evaluate rates of return on investment and profitability
Degrees and Certificates Offered:
Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration
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First Semester (Fall I):
- BCIS 1110 Fundamentals of Information Literacy Systems (3 Credits)
- BOFT 115 Workplace Life Essentials (3 Credits)
- BUSA 1110 Introduction to Business (3 Credits)
- ENGL 1110 English Composition I (3 Credits)
- MATH 1130 Survey of Math (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 15
Second Semester (Spring I)
- ACCT 2110 Principles of Accounting (4 Credits)
- ACCT 2410 Personal Tax Prep (3 Credits)
- BLAW 2110 Business Law (3 Credits)
- CIS 150 Intro to Spreadsheets (3 Credits)
- MGMT 2110 Principles of Management (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 16
Third Semester (Summer):
- COMM 1130 Public Speaking OR COMM 2120 Interpersonal Communication (3 Credits)
- MKTG 2110 Principles of Marketing (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 6
Fourth Semester (Fall II):
- ACCT 2120 Principles of Accounting II (4 Credits)
- ACCT 2220 Computerized Accounting (3 Credits)
- BOFT 102 Computerized 10-Key Operations (1 Credits)
- ECON 2110 Macroeconomics (3 Credits)
- ENTR 2110 Small Business Management (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 14
Fifth Semester (Spring II):
- BFIN 2110 Intro to Finance (3 Credits)
- BUSA 2110 Business Communications (3 Credits)
- BUSA 2999 Programmatic Capstone OR BUSA 2990* Internship in Business Administration (3 Credits)
- ECON 2120 Microeconomics (3 Credits)
- PHED #### (1 Credit)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 13
Total Credits Required: 63 - 34
Associate of Science in Business Administration
Download Recommended Course Sequencing PDF
First Semester (Fall I):
- BCIS 1110 Fundamentals of Information Literacy Systems (3 Credits)
- BUSA 1110 Introduction to Business (3 Credits)
- ENGL 1110 Composition I (3 Credits)
- MATH 1220 College Algebra (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 12
Second Semester (Spring I)
- ACCT 2110 Principles of Accounting I (4 Credits)
- BLAW 2110 Business Law I (3 Credits)
- Lab Science (4 Credits)
- MGMT 2110 Principles of Management (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 14
Third Semester (Summer):
- Arts (3 Credits)
- COMM 1130 Public Speaking OR COMM 2120 Interpersonal Communication (3 Credits)
- PHED #### (1 Credit)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 7
Fourth Semester (Fall II):
- ACCT 2120 Principles of Accounting II (4 Credits)
- ENGL 1120 English Comp II OR ENGL 2210 Professional/Technical Communication (3 Credits)
- ECON 2220 Macroeconomics (3 Credits)
- MKTG 2110 Principles of Marketing (3 Credits)
- Social & Behavioral Science (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 16
Fifth Semester (Spring II):
- BFIN 2110 -Intro to Finance (3 Credits)
- ECON 2120 Microeconomics (3 Credits)
- Humanities Elective (3 Credits)
- Lab Science (4 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 13
Total Credits Required: 62
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration consists of 63 credits, and the Associate of Science transfer degree in Business Administration consists of 62 credits. Depending on how many credits taken per semester, they can be completed in two years. These programs are available fully online and full-time students typically complete each program in four semesters.
The Certificate of Completion in Business Administration consists of 31 credits and can be completed in two or three semesters.
Students interested in CCC's Business Administration program can apply for general admission to the college and then file a degree plan with an Academic Advisor.
Bachelor's and Master's who have earned a degree in Business Administration can find ample employment opportunities as management trainees or managers in the sales or retail industry. Others work as project assistants, office managers, accounting and marketing professionals, and technology-oriented support specialists. Still others use the well-rounded education they receive at CCC to jumpstart their bachelor and/or master degree goals.
Soon to graduate? Be sure to visit our Career Services Center to help become prepared for your next interview.
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For more information about CCC's Business Administration program, please contact:
Monica Turner
Division Chair of Business Administration, Behavioral Science and Education
575.769.4948
monica.turner@clovis.edu
Melissa Reed
Business Administration Faculty
575.769.4967
melissa.reed@clovis.edu