Business Administration

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Business Transfer Major

The Associate of Arts in business administration is designed for you to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree and transfer to a university to complete a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in business. This degree prepares you to transfer as a junior to Colorado four-year colleges and to work in areas such as management, human resources, administration, economics, marketing, finance, accounting, healthcare administration and more.

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Students can take ENG 1022 and an additional GT-CO3 course instead of ENG 1021 and ENG 1022.

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If your transfer college of choice does not require a specific GT-MA1 course, you can choose any of these three options.

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Adams State University, Colorado Mesa University, Colorado State University, and Fort Lewis College require College Algebra.

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University of Colorado - Colorado Springs and University of Northern Colorado require Survey of Calculus. Survey of Calculus has a prerequisite of College Algebra.

NOTE: The faculty at Community College of Denver have chosen course elective options for this program of study based on the skills students will need to be successful in this discipline. However, for a complete list of available course options, please go to the Colorado Department of Higher Education Transfer Degree Agreement for this program.

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Community College of Denver currently offers two Associate of Applied Science degrees in business administration to prepare you for entry-level employment or the opportunity to upgrade your skills. These programs are not intended to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs. If you are planning to transfer to a four-year institution as a business major, please talk with your academic advisor about completing the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in business.

• Management
• Marketing

Management

An Associate in Applied Science in business administration, with an emphasis in management, prepares you for entry-level positions in management and management-related career paths. The program is a blend of general education, business and management courses to help you learn skills through hands-on activities, case studies, group projects and professional development activities. Once you complete this program, you will bring the relevant skills you learn to enhance your current career path.

As a student, you have the opportunity to learn in a diverse and challenging environment. This program may transfer to some four-year colleges toward a bachelor's degree. Reach out to a faculty member or your academic advisor for details.

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education courses in the program.

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Marketing

An Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in business administration, with an emphasis in marketing, prepares you for an entry-level position in sales, retail, management and marketing. This A.A.S. in marketing has 15 business and marketing courses. The program provides you with basic skills in business, accounting, interpersonal management and a number of marketing-related courses. The program offers the latest in business and marketing skills. Upon completing the program, you can also bring relevant skills you learned to enhance your current career path. Completing this program is an opportunity for you to integrate coursework and on-the-job experience toward reaching career objectives.

As a student, you have the opportunity to learn in a diverse and challenging environment. This program may transfer to some four-year colleges toward a bachelor's degree. Reach out to a faculty member or your academic advisor for details.

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education courses in the program.

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Community College of Denver currently offers three certificates in business administration.

• Customer Service
• Entrepreneurship
• Supply Chain Management

Customer Service

A certificate in customer service prepares you for an entry-level position in customer service. Effective customer service is an integral part of today’s business environment. You will gain the skills to prepare you for a career in customer service. A customer service certificate teaches you how to communicate with customers, resolve customer problems, build relationships and develop strategies to positively impact profitability. 

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Entrepreneurship

This certificate allows you explore entrepreneurship and turn your ideas into action. This certificate can be completed in as few as two semesters and will give you the foundation to start your own business or to bring your entrepreneurial spirit to a career in an existing company. Also, the classes in this certificate count toward the classes you need to graduate with an Associate of Applied Science in marketing here at CCD.

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 Supply Chain Management

Students who successfully earn a CCD certificate in Supply Chain Management will have a comprehensive understanding of global supply chain management (SCM) along with the skills needed to apply SCM practices in business enterprises. SCM professionals operate in a dynamic environment often managing critical operations for their companies related to managing material, information and cash flows through the global value chain. Some activities for which SCM professionals are responsible include distribution, warehousing, purchasing, transportation, production operations, forecasting, trade compliance, and strategic sourcing. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills adequate to assume entry-level SCM positions in a wide variety of industries.