Business Administration A.S./B.S.
HEGIS Code 5005/0506
Jointly Registered Program with SUNY Potsdam
Career Opportunities
This program prepares students to manage a variety of functions in small or large businesses. Typical positions for graduates from this program include: marketing manager, human resource specialist, operations manager, business analyst, or general professional manager/supervisor. The program is also excellent preparation for pursuing a career as a stock/bond broker or financial manager.
The Program
Students enrolled in this program are simultaneously admitted to both Jefferson Community College and SUNY Potsdam. They will earn the A.S. in Business Administration from JCC and then proceed without interruption to Potsdam where they will complete the degree requirements for the B.S. in Business Administration. The program is structured to allow students to complete virtually all coursework on the JCC campus.
This program is designed to assure the timely completion of degree requirements and a smooth transition between institutions. No transfer application is necessary. Joint advising is provided by Program Coordinators from both JCC and Potsdam. Students ready to begin the course of study at Potsdam are allowed to register early—at the same time as other Potsdam students.
Further information about this jointly registered program may be received by contacting the admissions offices at either Jefferson Community College or SUNY Potsdam.
Degree Requirements
All degree requirements and courses listed are effective Spring of 2012 and are subject to change.
| Credit Hours | |
|---|---|
| Business Requirements (26 Credit Hours): | |
| ACC 101: Accounting Principles 1 | 4 |
| ACC 102: Accounting Principles 2 | 4 |
| BUS 112: Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 124: Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 131: Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS 211: Business Law 1 | 3 |
| ECO 101: Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 102: Microeconomics | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements (31–33 Credit Hours): | |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 102: Composition and Literature | 3 |
| MTH 144: Elementary Statistics or MTH 174: Mathematical Probability and Statistics |
3 |
| Mathematics Elective: MTH 155: Algebra, Functions, & Modeling or MTH 166: College Trigonometry or MTH 185: Precalculus or higher |
3–4 |
| STA 101: Fundamentals of Oral Communication or STA 151: Public Speaking or STA 161: Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| Humanities Elective: Recommendation: Select any ART or MUS activity course such as drawing, painting, instrumental or voice, etc. | 3 |
| Social Science Elective: Recommendation: Select coursework that satisfies JCC General Education Requirements. | 3 |
| American History Elective: Recommendation: Select coursework that satisfies the JCC General Education Requirement in American History. | 3 |
| Science Elective: At least one lab science is required. | 7–8 |
| Select one course from the Biology (BIO) area. | |
| Select one course from the CHE, GEO, PHY, or SCI areas. | |
| Liberal Arts or Business Electives (6 Credit Hours): | |
| Liberal Arts or Business Elective: Recommendation: Select coursework that satisfies JCC General Education Requirements. | 6 |
| Physical Education (should be taken as four ½ credit courses) | 2 |
| TOTAL | 65-67 |
Students who still need to complete their foreign language requirement for the SUNY Potsdam B.S. degree should take the required language course(s) with JCC after they have matriculated in the B.S. Program with SUNY Potsdam.
For More Information
For further information regarding this program, please contact any of the following faculty:
Mary-Lou Bertrand, Professor of Business
315-786-2266 mbertrand@sunyjefferson.edu
The Entrepreneurship Center supports students who want to go into business for themselves. Whether a student wants to provide a service to the community or bring a product to market, faculty expertise, specialized course work, targeted programming and access to college resources fast-tracks the ability to start and test a new venture.
For application and admissions information please contact:
admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
Admissions Office 315-786-2277 (or Toll Free 1-888-435-6522. Ask for Admissions.)
Jefferson Community College
1220 Coffeen St.
Watertown, NY 13601
www.sunyjefferson.edu