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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
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Degree Type: Associate in Arts (A.A.)
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Total Credit Hours: 63

About This Program
Through our Business program, you will gain a strong foundation in marketing, management, finance and economics that can lead to a variety of career options. Our program will prepare you to compete in the growing global economy, which, because of technological advancements, particularly in communications, allows people from all corners of the world to do business with one another. Upon completing the Business program, you will be able to prepare, analyze and discuss basic financial statements; evaluate basic managerial and marketing problems and develop solutions; write marketing plans that include notions about social economic impact; and apply quantitative methods to solve common business problems.
If you are a first-time student interested in earning your A.A. in Business degree in less than 18 months, and if you enjoy networking and community events, our Business Accelerated program might be the option for you.
Program Entry Requirements
Students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of their degree program.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements
To qualify for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in Business - General, a student must complete a minimum of 63 credit hours as prescribed, earning a "C" or better grade in all courses and earning at least a 2.0 GPA. Most receiving institutions require a higher grade point average. To learn more about requirements of specific four-year schools, students should contact an advisor within the Business - General program, the Career and Transfer Center here at Community College of Philadelphia or the four-year college to which they intend to transfer.
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.

Launch Your Business Career
- Management Analysts - est. salary $102,892
- Purchasing Manager - est. salary $147,636
- Sales Manager - est. salary $175,574*
Career Outlook
Median Salary of an Administrative Services Manager
Number of Jobs in the Region
10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Administrative Services Managers
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.
Starting Pay: $70,115

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.
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