Business Administration (Transfer Program)
Associate in Science Degree
This program is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to earn a baccalaureate degree, in an area of business administration, upon completing two additional years at a four-year institution. The curriculum prepares students for upper college-level specialization in finance, management, accounting or marketing.
Articulation Agreements
Students should check with the Transfer Office about articulation agreements with this program.
For more information, visit the Business Administration website.
A.S. Business Administration
(P2110)
| General Education Foundation | ||
| Communication | 6 | |
| English Composition I | ||
| English Composition II | ||
| Math-Science-Technology | ||
| Restricted Math Elective - Select Two of the Following | 6 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Mathematical Analysis for Business and Economics | ||
| Calculus With Application to Business And Economics | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | ||
| Statistics (OR) | ||
| Probability and Statistics | ||
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 | |
| Social Science | 6 | |
| Principles of Economics I Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Economics II Microeconomics | ||
| Humanities | 3 | |
History Elective | ||
| General Education Electives | 6 | |
| General Education Foundation Credits | 31 | |
| Business Core | ||
| ACC-111 | Principles of Accounting I - Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC-112 | Principles of Accounting II - Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS-112 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS-215 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS-119 | Business Information Systems and Applications | 3 |
| MKT-113 | Principles of Marketing I | 3 |
| Business Electives 1 | 9 | |
| Free Electives | 2 | |
| Business Core Credits | 29 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
BUSINESS ELECTIVES: Students may take any 3 credit course with an ACC, BUS, or MKT prefix (outside of the required Business Core courses) to meet the 9 credit Business Elective requirement. Please note that some courses are offered every semester, while others are only offered once a year. Please check Web Advisor for the schedule by term.
Students may also choose 6 credits of the 9 requirement from the following list: CMP-239 The Internet & Web Page Design HOS-118 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry MAT-118 Calculus for Business MAT 114- Introduction to Data Science MAT-131 Analytical Geometry Calculus MAT-123 Pre-Calculus CMP-128 Computer Science I COM-111 Introduction of Journalism COM-209 Editing and Publication Design PHL 118 Philosophy of Leadership CMP 131 Fundamentals of Programming CMP 241 Database Programming CMP 262 Datascience Programming
NOTE: Students will not receive credit toward graduation for more than one of the following courses: (CMP-135 and CMP-126 and BUS-119.) OR (BUS 135 and BUS 233) OR (MAT 124 and MAT 130) OR (BUS 242 and MKT 207). Students interested in obtaining a Small Business Management Certificate, Social Media Marketing and Communications Certificate, or Finance Certificate should consider using their Business electives to fulfill some of those requirements.
GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES: Students should consult with an academic adviser or a Transfer counselor in choosing their general education electives. Please note some colleges require MAT 124 OR MAT 130, MAT 118, MAT 123 and/ or MAT 131. Please note some 4 year colleges require 6 credits of a foreign language as a graduation requirement for their Bachelor degrees.
FREE ELECTIVES: Students may take any (2) credit course that they have interest in, or would help them in their major. The Business department offers the following 2 credit courses: Internship - work experience (BUS 228) and Business Case Study Methodologies (BUS 200). The Communications department offers Professional Communications (COM 113). The college also offers 2 credit classes in Health & Wellness, Health & Exercise Science, Music and Dance.) Students can also choose to take any 3 credit course that the college offers, that they have not already taken. Since the program is 60 credits, these 2 credits may be met with two 4 credit math electives (e.g. MAT 123, MAT 130 or MAT 131.)
- Finance-A Certificate of Achievement Within Business Administration
- Foundations in Business - A Certificate of Achievement
- Small Business Management - A Certificate of Achievement Within Business Administration
- Social Medial Marketing & Communications - A Certificate of Achievement
Finance
A Certificate of Achievement within Business Administration
(P0344)
The 12-credit Certificate of Achievement in Finance, offered through the Business Administration department, includes three required courses: Money and Banking, Principles of Finance and Investment Principles. It also includes one elective course. Please see curriculum checksheet.
The certificate in Finance takes a practical approach to the subject matter, providing broad exposure to the stock and bond markets, money and capital markets, financial management, financial planning and financial analysis while improving financial decision-making abilities. By gathering financial information and analyzing trends, students experience a practical hands-on approach to learning about finances.Students learn about the financial health of a firm, recognize the role and effects of money on the financial system, study investment alternatives offered in the securities market, analyze investment portfolios, learn how to effectively manage personal assets, and understand the role of the global marketplace in business and financial decisions. This combination provides a broad, comprehensive investigation of various aspects of the financial marketplace.
| Core Courses | 9 | |
| Money and Banking | ||
| Principles of Finance | ||
| Investment Principles | ||
| Students must select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Personal Finance (OR) | ||
| Principles of International Business (OR) | ||
| Calculus With Application to Business And Economics (OR) | ||
| Precalculus (OR) | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (OR) | ||
| Probability and Statistics II (OR) | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Foundations in Business
A Certificate of Achievement within Business Administration
(P0345)
A 12-credit certificate or achievement to provide non-business majors with an overview of major business concepts. This certificate will enable students to earn a credential, which will enhance their employability.Topics covered include analyzing accounting and financial data to assess the financial needs of the organization and methods used in market planning, pricing, promotion and distribution of goods and services.
| CORE COURSES | ||
| BUS-112 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MKT-113 | Principles of Marketing I | 3 |
| ELECTIVE IN TECHNOLOGY | ||
| BUS-119 | Business Information Systems and Applications (OR) | 3 |
| Computer Technology and Applications | ||
| ACC-105 | Computerized Accounting (OR) | 3 |
| Principles of Accounting I - Financial Accounting | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Small Business Management
A Certificate of Achievement within Business Administration
(P0400)
The Small Business Management Certificate of Achievement, offered through the Business Administration department, is a 12-credit certificate program that includes three required courses: Computerized Accounting, Small Business Planning and Finance, and Small Business Operations. It also includes an elective course, either Customer Relations, Advertising or Sales Principles and Practices. The certificate provides a broad, comprehensive introduction and study of the essential components of starting and running a small business. It culminates in a capstone course, Small Business Operations that incorporates all aspects of the certificate’s learning. The Small Business Management Certificate takes a practical, hands-on approach to small business by providing an up-to-date foundation by exploring current planning, financing, accounting, advertising, customer relations and management concepts.
| ACC-105 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| BUS-219 | Small Business Operations | 3 |
| MKT-113 | Principles of Marketing I | 3 |
| Elective Courses | 3 | |
Select one course from the following: | ||
| Customer Relations | ||
| Advertising | ||
| Social Media Marketing | ||
| Sales Principles and Practices | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Social Media Marketing & Communications
A Certificate of Achievement
(P0346)
| MKT-113 | Principles of Marketing I | 3 |
| MKT-208 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| MKT-210 | Social Media Analytics | 3 |
| COM-111 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 |
| COM-209 | Editing and Publication Design | 3 |
Social Media has greatly impacted marketing and media. It has dramatically impacted news organizations and how they have delivered the news. It has also greatly impacted how businesses and other organizations have promoted their products and services. The use of Social Media for communications and promotions has greatly increased by organizations, including, of course, businesses and media outlets. This certificate will enable working professionals and students who want to develop their social media marketing skills. The 15-credit Certificate of Achievement in Social Media offered by the Business Administration and Communications programs includes 5 required courses. The Marketing courses cover the development of a marketing plan and the use of social media in promoting goods and services. Communication courses cover content creation, including the use of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
| ACC-105 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| ACC-108 | Accounting for Hospitality | 3 |
| ACC-111 | Principles of Accounting I - Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC-112 | Principles of Accounting II - Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC-211 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC-291 | Special Topics in Accounting | 3 |
| ACC-292 | Special Topics in Accounting | 3 |
| BUS-112 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS-119 | Business Information Systems and Applications | 3 |
| BUS-136 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| BUS-200 | Business Case Study Methodologies | 2 |
| BUS-205 | Landscape Specifications and Estimating | 3 |
| BUS-211 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| BUS-212 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| BUS-213 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUS-215 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS-218 | Investment Principles | 3 |
| BUS-219 | Small Business Operations | 3 |
| BUS-224 | Cooperative Work Experience-Business | 3 |
| BUS-225 | Cooperative Work Experience Business- Related Class | 1 |
| BUS-226 | Internship Work Experience-Business | 3 |
| BUS-227 | Internship Experience-Business (45-100 Hours) | 1 |
| BUS-228 | Internship Experience-Business (90-200 Hours) | 2 |
| BUS-229 | Internship Experience-Business (135-300 Hours) | 3 |
| BUS-233 | Principles of International Business | 3 |
| BUS-240 | Small Business Planning and Finance | 3 |
| BUS-242 | Customer Relations | 3 |
| BUS-291 | Special Topics in Business | 3 |
| BUS-292 | Special Topics in Business | 3 |
| BUS-ELE | Business Elective | 3 |
| MKT-207 | Introduction to Services Marketing | 3 |
| MKT-113 | Principles of Marketing I | 3 |
| MKT-114 | Principles of Marketing II | 3 |
| MKT-208 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| MKT-210 | Social Media Analytics | 3 |
| MKT-215 | Sales Principles and Practices | 3 |
| MKT-218 | Advertising | 3 |
| MKT-291 | Special Topics in Marketing | 3 |
| MKT-292 | Special Topics in Marketing | 3 |
Melissa Hopper-Ford
Department Chairperson, Assistant Professor, Business Administration
Ph.D. Northcentral University
M.B.A., Saint Peter’s College
B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University
CH 204B 973-328-5672 mhopper-ford@ccm.edu
Susan Miller
Assistant Chairperson, Assistant Professor, Business Administration
MBA, Fairleigh Dickinson University
B.A., University of Maryland
CH 204D 973-328-5662 smiller2@ccm.edu
Michael Adamo
Assistant Professor, Business Administration
M.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University
M.Ed., University of Phoenix
B.S., Kean University
CH 204B 973-328-5666 madamo@ccm.edu
Karen Crisonino
Associate Professor, Business Administration
MBA, Fairleigh Dickinson University
B.S., New Jersey City University
CH 204F 973-328-5650 kcrisonino@ccm.edu
Jennifer Qvotrup
Assistant Professor, Business Administration
MBA, Rutgers University
B.A., College of Saint Elizabeth
CH 204E 973-328-5657 jqvotrup@ccm.edu
Maureen Sutton
Assistant Professor, Business Administration
MBA, Fairleigh Dickinson University
B.A., Rutgers University
CH 204A 973-328-5675 msutton@ccm.edu
Apurv Ved
Assistant Professor, Business Administration
M.B.A., Pace University
B Com., University of Bombay, India
CH 204D 973-328-5674 aved@ccm.edu