Majors at ECC: Business and Public Service Division

BUSINESS: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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Program Description

Erie Community College recognizes the need to prepare its students for a job market in a constant state of change. An AAS Degree is a significant first step in securing the knowledge and skills necessary for employment or continued education in such a dynamic environment. We endeavor to offer contemporary subject matter, including state-of-the-art computer training, and to encourage the student to view education as a lifelong process.

The objectives of the business administration department are threefold: to prepare students for responsible entry-level employment in the business arena immediately following graduation; to provide a quality education for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution for bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degrees; and to provide continuing education opportunities for those already working in business and industry.

The comprehensive nature of this program prepares students for a variety of employment opportunities. Business Administration students take a core of business subjects and then choose four business electives. These electives allow students flexibility in exploring particular areas of interest. Additionally, students take a variety of liberal arts, math, and science courses. The degree can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis, during the day or evening.

Graduates of the program are qualified for entry-level managerial positions, such as accounting clerk, auditor’s assistant, sales and office manager, and administrative assistant.

Transfer Agreements

Erie Community College’s Business Administration department has transfer agreements with most area colleges. The agreements facilitate the transfer of ECC Business graduates into the four-year schools. They include Alfred University, Buffalo State College, SUNY at Buffalo, D’Youville College, SUNY College at Fredonia, Canisius College, Hilbert College, Niagara University, also, Thames Valley University in London, England, and European University in Antwerp, Belgium.

Special Admissions Requirements/Prerequisites

Two years of high school mathematics are recommended.

Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Hegis: 5004
Curriculum Code: 0632
Total Degree Credits: 62.0
Campus Location: City, North, South
Business & Public Service Division