The Associate in Science Degree in Business Administration emphasizes broad management competencies in finance, marketing, human resources, economics, and computers. All of these competencies are needed in industry, nonprofit, and service organizations. The study of Business Administration focuses on how organizations develop and use strategies to compete in national and global arenas within the increasingly complex and changing socio-cultural, political/legal, economic, and technological environment.
Students in the program are encouraged to relate theoretical learning to practice and establish bridges between the classroom and the work environments. The Associate in Science Degree in Business Administration provides the framework needed for successful careers in high-tech industries, manufacturing, banking and finance, health care, communications, service industries, and nonprofit organizations.
The Business Administration degree is designed to provide students with options that enhance transfer to four-year institutions or allow students to pursue employment upon completion of the program.
Graduates with a degree in Business Administration will:
- Know the fundamentals of theory and practices in Business Administration.
- Demonstrate written and oral proficiency in business communications.
- Understand the foundations and importance of business ethics and social responsibility.
- Be able to transfer to a four-year college or university with a solid business studies foundation.
- Be prepared to enter the workforce with entry-level skills for Business Administration.
- Understand the need for lifelong learning to help ensure employability.
- Demonstrate competency in fundamental areas of business: accounting, finance, computers, and economics.
- Possess an understanding of cross-cultural and global issues, and sensitivity to diversity and other cultures.
- Demonstrate information literacy through research skills and the use of technology.
- Demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking, analysis, reasoning, questioning and quantitative skills.
Participation in an internship requires the student to follow the College Immunization Policy. Please see the Academic Policies section of this catalog, under Immunization Policy. Depending upon the site, the student may be required to possess and maintain professional liability insurance. For unpaid internships, the student must possess and maintain accident insurance. Please see the Student Services section of this catalog, under Insurance.
Students must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively using written and oral techniques, including the use of technology, conduct themselves in a professional manner, possess critical thinking and analytical skills, be comfortable using computers and computer application software, and work independently and in groups.
In addition to Great Bay transfer credit policies, transfer of courses in Management more than ten years old will be evaluated by the department chair or program coordinator on an individual basis.
First Year
Fall Semester
FYE111G: Recommended. Any one-credit FYE course fulfills this requirement.
Spring Semester
Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Suggested Pathways:
Pathway 1: Transfer to UNH Paul School or Other Universities
Pathway 2: Leadership & Management
(Transfer to SNHU or other 4-Year Institutions)
Pathway 3: Sales & Digital Marketing
(Entrepreneurs, Direct-to-Career, and Transfer)