Business Administration, A.A.S./B.S. or
Business Administration, A.S./B.S.
HEGIS Code 5005
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 either the A.S. or the A.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 Fall of 2007 and are subject to change.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/A.S.
Jointly Registered Program Requirements
| Credit Hours | |
|---|---|
| Business Requirements (20 Credit Hours): | |
| ACC 101: Accounting Principles 1 | 4 |
| ACC 102: Accounting Principles 2 | 4 |
| BUS 131: Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS 221: Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS 124: Marketing 1 | 3 |
| Business Elective: | |
| Any Jefferson BUS or ACC course under advisement | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements (24 Credit Hours): | |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 218: Technical and Professional Writing | 3 |
| ECO 101: Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 102: Microeconomics | 3 |
| SOC 144: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| STA 161: Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MTH 144: Elementary Statistics or MTH 174: Mathematical Probability and Statistics 1 |
3 |
| Electives (18-21 Credit Hours): | |
| Mathematics Elective: MTH 155, MTH 166, MTH 185, or MTH 221 | 3-4 |
| Science Electives: | |
| BIO 106, BIO 111, BIO 131 or BIO 203 | 4 |
| CHE 107, GEO 102, GEO 110, GEO 131, GEO 141, GEO 114, or 5 SCI 107 |
3-4 |
| Social Science Elective: POL 121, POL 122, POL 126, or PSY 133 | 3 |
| Liberal Arts or Business Electives | 6 |
| Physical Education | 2* |
| TOTAL | 65-67 |
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/A.A.S.
Jointly Registered Program Requirements
| Credit Hours | |
|---|---|
| Business Requirements (38 Credit Hours): | |
| ACC 101: Accounting Principles 1 | 4 |
| ACC 102: Accounting Principles 2 | 4 |
| BUS 112: Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 131: Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS 211: Business Law 1 | 3 |
| BUS 221: Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS 124: Marketing 1 | 3 |
| BUS 226: Basic Finance | 3 |
| Business Electives: | |
| BUS 203, or other Jefferson BUS course under advisement. |
9 |
| CIS 110: Introduction to Computing with Microcomputers | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements (18 Credit Hours): | |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 218: Technical and Professional Writing | 3 |
| ECO 101: Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 102: Microeconomics | 3 |
| STA 151: Public Speaking | 3 |
| MTH 144: Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Electives (6-8 Credit Hours): | |
| Mathematics Elective: MTH 155, MTH 166, MTH 185, or MTH 221 | 3-4 |
| Science Elective: BIO 105, BIO 106, BIO 111, BIO 131, BIO 203, CHE 107, GEO 102, GEO 110, GEO 131, GEO 141, or SCI 107 | 3-4 |
| Physical Education* | 2 |
| TOTAL | 64-66 |
* Should be taken as four 1/2 credit courses.
The curricula offered by the College require certain Liberal Arts core courses in the area of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science or Mathematics. The following indicates areas of study acceptable in meeting these requirements.
| Humanities: | American Sign Language, Art, English, Journalism, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Speech, and Theater Arts. |
| Social Sciences: | Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology |
| Science and Mathematics: | Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Science, and Mathematics |
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
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