The Business — Accelerated program is a select enrollment program that allows motivated students to learn what it takes to be an effective member of the business community and prepares them to transfer to a four-year business school, in just 21 months. Select students start and complete the program in a cohort, moving through the accelerated program together taking one course during four-week terms or two courses during seven-week terms. All courses are offered in either an online or hybrid format, with on-campus sessions held on Saturdays.
Careers
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Administrative Services Manager – est. salary $106,611*
Business Intelligence Analyst – est. salary $91,434
Construction Manager – est. salary $80,310
Sales Manager – est. salary $151,244
**EMSI Data, 2019; Philadelphia County, PA; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Transfer Opportunities
Courses and Completion Sequence
Semester 1
Fall Semester
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSL 101 - Navigating Leadership and Business Professions | 3 credits | BUSL 101 must be taken in the first 12 credits | Major course (September) |
| MNGT 121 - Introduction to Business | 3 credits | MNGT 121 is prerequisite for MNGT 141 | Major course (October) |
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I | 3 credits | ENGL 101 (7B) | |
| CIS 103 - Applied Computer Technology | 3 credits | Tech Comp (7B) |
Winter Semester
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON 181 - Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics) | 3 credits | Major Course Social Sciences |
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses and earn at least a 2.0 GPA
Semester 2
Spring Semester
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or MATH 162 - Precalculus II |
3 credits | The MATH sequence you complete will determine your ability to transfer all credits to specific schools. Please see a Business program advisor for help. | Mathematics (7A) |
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | 3 credits | ENGL 102, Info Lit (7A) | |
| ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting | 4 credits | ACCT 101 is a prerequisite for ACCT 102 | Major course (March) |
| ACCT 102 - Managerial Accounting | 3 credits | Major course (April) |
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses and earn at least a 2.0 GPA
Summer 1
Early Summer Semester
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 161 - Precalculus I or MATH 171 - Calculus I* |
3 or 4 credits | Two FNMT/MATH courses are required for graduation, and the courses completed will affect the student's ability to transfer all their math courses if they chose to attend an AACSB accredited business school. | Major course (7A) |
| MNGT 141 - Principles of Management | 3 credits | For MNGT 141 and MKTG 131: MNGT 121 is prerequisite | Major course (May) |
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses and earn at least a 2.0 GPA
Summer 2
Late Summer Semester
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 121 - Global History I or |
3 credits | Humanities, Writing Intensive, Interpretive Studies, American/Global Diversity, (7N) |
|
| ECON 182 - Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) | 3 credits | Major course (July |
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses and earn at least a 2.0 GPA
Semester 3
Fall Semester
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKTG 131 - Principles of Marketing | 3 credits | For MNGT 141 and MKTG 131: MNGT 121 is prerequisite | Major course (September) |
| ECON 112 - Statistics I | 4 credits | Major course (October) | |
| MNGT 142 - Management Information Systems | 3 credits | Major Course (November) |
Winter Semester
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNGT 262 - Business Law | 3 credits | Major course |
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses and earn at least a 2.0 GPA
Semester 4
Spring Semester
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 115 - Public Speaking | 3 credits | (7A) | |
| ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology | 3 credits | (7A) | |
| BIOL 106 - General Biology I | 4 credits | Natural Sciences (7B) |
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses and earn at least a 2.0 GPA
General Education Requirements:
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College’s general education requirements is also available.
Featured Career
Administrative Services Manager
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.
$106,611
1,320
in the region
+8%
in the region
Typical Tasks
- Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization.
- Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Set goals and deadlines for the department.
- Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
- Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
How well does it pay?
New workers generally start around $67,658. Normal pay for Administrative Services Managers is $106,611 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $176,605.
Program Information
Business - Accelerated
Degree Type:
Associate in Arts (A.A.)Credits Needed to Graduate:
63