Business Administration AAS
The Business Administration A.A.S. covers all the basics of business, offering you opportunities to learn specialized skills. Specialize in finance and accounting, entrepreneurship, marketing, law, and general management.
This program offers:
- 18 month pathway to completion
- Real-world applications and skills
- Preparation for success in your business career
- Savings on general education and core business classes
- Entry-level preparation for accounting jobs
- Access to ample job opportunities
Prepare for your future in business—starting with an associate’s degree
As a graduate with a Business Administration A.A.S. degree you will:
- Utilize the technology essential for business applications
- Locate, evaluate, analyze and apply information to make effective business decisions
- Understand the four functions of management
- Acquire the skills necessary to pursue a career search
Working in business is rewarding and dynamic
From entrepreneurial start-ups to working in a large corporate office, an associate degree in business can be applied to any industry. The possibilities are endless.
Work in business, while demanding, can offer excellent financial rewards and a chance to work with advanced technologies and interesting people. The most significant trends facing today’s business graduate are the globalizing of business, the explosive growth of Internet business, and the volatile shifts of the economy and the stock and bond markets.
Contact Enrollment Services for Application and Admissions Information
admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-2437, fax (315) 786-2349 or toll free (888) 435-6522
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday
Go beyond your associate's
Although the program is designed to prepare you to enter the workforce, you can choose to continue on. If you know you want to transfer, you might want to consider the Business Administration A.S. degree or even the jointly registered Business Administration bachelor's degree with SUNY Potsdam that can be earned on Jefferson's campus. Talk to your advisor to create the right path.
Jefferson has partnered with some select academic institutions and developed agreements that can help you transfer smoothly. Currently, formal transfer agreements exist with:
- SUNY Canton, Finance, B.B.A.
- SUNY Canton, Management, B.B.A.
- SUNY Empire State College
- SUNY Potsdam, B.S.
- Franklin University, Business Administration, B.S.
- Franklin University, Management, B.S.
Suggested 4-Semester Pathway
The four-semester pathway is intended for the typical student. Always look at placement scores, AP, and previous college credits to ensure proper placement in the first and subsequent semesters.
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| INT 111: College Foundations | 1 |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| BUS 112: Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 116: Applied Business Math | 3 |
| BUS 160: Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BUS 211: Business Law I | 3 |
| Business Elective1 | 3 |
| STA 151: Public Speaking | 3 |
| SCI or MTH Elective | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective3 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Business Elective1 | 3 |
| SCI Elective4 | 3 |
| ACC 101: Accounting Principles 1 | 4 |
| BUS 150: Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUS 231: Principles of Management | 3 |
| Semester 4 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BUS 127: Management Communications, BUS 275: Business Internship, or BUS 290: Capstone in Business Studies | 3 |
| BUS 232: Marketing | 3 |
| ECO Elective2 | 3 |
| ACC 102: Accounting Principles 2 | 4 |
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Degree requirements for Business Administration A.A.S.
| Accounting and Business Requirements (38 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 101: Accounting Principles 1 | 4 |
| ACC 102: Accounting Principles 2 | 4 |
| BUS 112: Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 116: Applied Business Mathematics or MTH 125: Intermediate Algebra or Higher |
3 |
| BUS 127: Management Communications or BUS 275: Business Internship or BUS 290: Capstone in Business Studies |
3 |
| BUS 150: Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUS 160: Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| BUS 211: Business Law 1 | 3 |
| BUS 231: Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS 232: Marketing | 3 |
| Business Electives1 | 6 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements (21 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| Economics Elective2 | 3 |
| MTH 144: Elementary Statistics or MTH 174: Mathematical Probability and Statistics 1 | 3 |
| PSY 133: Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| STA 151: Public Speaking or STA 161: Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Electives3 | 3 |
| Natural Science Elective4 | 3 |
| Restricted Elective | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
INT 111: College Foundations5 or |
1 |
Total Credit Hours 60
| Advising Notes: | |
|---|---|
| 1In choosing 6 credit hours of business electives, students should select courses in consultation with their advisors to provide a depth of study in an academic area related to their career goals. The courses should be selected from the following areas: ACC, BUS, CUL ECO, HCM, HOS, HRM, PLA | |
| 2Students who plan to transfer to a SUNY institution should complete ECO 101: Macroeconomics or ECO 102: Microeconomics | |
| 3Select from the area of Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice in the SUNY General Education Course List. | |
| 4Select from the area of Natural Sciences in the SUNY General Education Course List. | |
| 5INT 111: College Foundations is required for all new students. | |
| It is recommended that students consult with their assigned advisor when selecting SUNY General Education courses, since some 4-year institutions are specific about their required General Education courses. |
| Accounting and Business Requirements (38 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 101: Accounting Principles 1 | 4 |
| ACC 102: Accounting Principles 2 | 4 |
| BUS 112: Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 116: Applied Business Mathematics or Appropriate Mathematics Course |
3 |
| BUS 124: Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 127: Management Communications or BUS 275: Business Internship |
3 |
| BUS 131: Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS 150: Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUS 211: Business Law 1 | 3 |
| Business Electives1 | 9 |
| Computer Science Requirement (3 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIS 110: Introduction to Computing and Applications | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements (21 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| STA 151: Public Speaking | 3 |
| Economics Elective2 | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Electives3 | 6 |
| Science Elective2 | 3 |
| Science or Mathematics Elective2 |
3 |
Total Credit Hours 62
| Advising Notes: | |
|---|---|
| 1In choosing 9 credit hours of business electives, students should select courses in consultation with their advisors to provide a depth of study in an academic area related to their career goals. The courses should be selected from the following areas: ACC, BUS, CUL, ECO, HOS, HRM, OFC. | |
| 2Students who plan to transfer to a SUNY school should use the economics, mathematics and science or mathematics electives to fulfill the areas of Social Science, Mathematics, and Natural Science in the SUNY General Education Requirements Course List. | |
| 3Students should use the liberal arts elective to fulfill one of the following SUNY General Education requirements: American History, Western Civilization, Other World Civilizations, Arts or Foreign Language. | |
| It is recommended that students consult with their assigned advisor when selecting SUNY General Education courses, since some 4-year institutions are specific about their required General Education courses. |
Program Contacts
Dawn Robinson
Associate Professor of Business
drobinson@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-2486
Irene Wilder
Assistant Professor of Business
iwilder@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-2378
Donna Stevenson
Interim AVP for STEM, Health Professions, Business, & Hospitality & Tourism
dstevenson@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-2323