Build the Skills to Lead & Manage
About Business Administration & Management
Business Administration & Management prepares students for careers in today’s dynamic business environment while offering the flexibility to explore and specialize in different areas of business.
At CMCC, you’ll build a strong foundation in business operations, including management, marketing, accounting, and communication, while developing the skills needed to lead teams and support organizational success. Through a variety of pathway options, students can tailor their experience to match their career interests.
This program is designed for students who want to enter the workforce, advance in their current roles, or continue their education in business-related fields. The program is available in-person or 100% online and includes both certificate and associate degree options.
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Pathways
The Business Administration & Management program allows you to build a strong business foundation while exploring areas that align with your career goals. Students can customize their experience through focused areas of study designed to match today’s business environments.
Banking & Finance
- BUS 185 Personal Finance
- BUS 248 Money, Marketing, & Financial Markets
- BUS 260 Business Finance
- BUS 286 Social Media Marketing or BCA/BUS Elective
Human Resources
- BUS 120 Business Law
- BUS 185 Personal Finance or BCA/BUS elective
- BUS 218 Human Resource Management
- BUS 286 Social Media Marketing
Nonprofit Management
- ACC 258 Nonprofit Accounting
- BUS 165 Nonprofit Business Management
- BUS 170 Nonprofit Grant Writing and Revenue
- BUS 185 Personal Finance or BUS 286 Social Media Marketing
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- ACC 244 Accounting Software Applications or BUS 185 Personal Finance
- BUS 101 Small Business Management
- BUS 280 Entrepreneurship
- BUS 286 Social Media Marketing
Event Management
- BUS 130 Event Management
- BUS 140 Introduction to Sports Management
- BUS 145 Facilities Management
- BUS 228 Esports Event Management
- BUS 286 Social Media Marketing
Across Every Industry
Where Graduates Work
Graduates of the Business Administration & Management program work in a wide range of settings, including corporate offices, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, and retail and service industries, supporting operations, management, and customer-focused roles.
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of the Business Administration & Management program?
The program prepares students for careers in business by building skills in management, marketing, accounting, and operations. Students develop a broad understanding of how businesses function while gaining the ability to lead teams and support organizational success.
How is this program different from Business Transfer or Accounting?
Business Administration & Management is a career-focused program with flexible pathways that allow students to explore different areas of business. Business Transfer is designed primarily for students planning to continue to a four-year business program, while Accounting focuses specifically on financial reporting and accounting systems. Students looking for flexibility and career readiness across multiple business areas typically choose this program.
What can I do with this degree?
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles, including supervisor, office manager, sales representative, and administrative or operations positions across many industries. The program also supports career advancement for those already working in business environments.
How do the pathway options work in this program?
The program includes several pathway options that allow students to focus on specific areas of business such as finance, human resources, entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, and event management. These pathways help students tailor their coursework to match their career interests while still building a strong foundation in business.
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