Business Administration Concentration
Program Description
The Business Administration Concentration within the Associate in Science in Business Administration is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related business field.
This concentration provides a broad foundation in core business disciplines, including management, accounting, marketing, economics, and business law. Students develop analytical thinking, quantitative reasoning, communication, and decision-making skills that are essential across business environments. Coursework emphasizes how organizations operate, compete, and adapt in local and global markets.
The program offers a flexible, comprehensive pathway for students who want a well-rounded business education before specializing at the bachelor’s degree level.
Transfer Information
The Business Administration concentration is structured to align with bachelor’s degree programs in business administration and related disciplines.
Students are encouraged to work closely with faculty and Advising & Transfer Services to ensure coursework aligns with the requirements of their intended transfer institution. Students planning to transfer within New Jersey should explore the “Transfer Programs” feature on NJ Transfer (www.njtransfer.org) to review articulation agreements and institutional requirements.
Early academic planning is recommended, particularly for students who anticipate selecting a specific specialization—such as finance, management, or marketing—after transfer.
Career Information
The A.S. in Business Administration – Business Administration Concentration is designed primarily for transfer. A bachelor’s degree is typically required for professional roles in business and management.
With further education, graduates may pursue careers such as:
- Business Manager
- Operations Supervisor
- Project Coordinator
- Business Development Professional
- Entrepreneur
- Corporate or Nonprofit Administrator
Students are encouraged to consult with faculty and Career Services early in their academic journey to explore transfer pathways, internships, and long-term career planning in business and organizational leadership.
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| MATH 156 or MATH 166 or (MATH 191 or higher) 1 | 3-4 | |
| STSC 150 | Student Success Seminar 2 | 2 |
| ECON 151 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| BUSN 131 | Introduction to Business Administration | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 152 | English II | 3 |
| MATH 156 or MATH 166 or (MATH 191 or higher) 1 | 3-4 | |
| ECON 152 | Microeconomics Principles | 3 |
| ACCT 161 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| CSIT 123 | Integrated Office Software | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BUSN 134 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUSN 251 | Business Law I | 3 |
| ACCT 162 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Lab Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BUSN 271 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| COMM 154 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Electives to meet 60 credits 3 | 5-6 | |
| Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 59-62 | |
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Many four-year business degree programs require Precalculus or Calculus as the entry-level math course. Students planning to transfer to Stockton University business programs should take Statistics. Kean Ocean students should take College Algebra and a second math course in Precalculus. Students should speak with an academic advisor when making course selections.
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A variety of STSC -Student Success Seminar courses are available.
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Students should speak with an academic advisor when selecting electives. Students planning to transfer to Stockton University should take ACCT 263.