Business - General

Planning for Growth and Success

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.

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Administrative Services Manager – est. salary $112,757*
Business Intelligence Analyst – est. salary $90,123
Purchasing Manager – est. salary $135,261
Sales Manager – est. salary $158,684

**EMSI Data, 2018; Philadelphia County, PA; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.
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Courses and Completion Sequence

The following courses and sequence of courses is designed for the optimal success and completion of the Business - General degree/certificate. Any alterations should be discussed with your academic advisor.

Semester 1

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
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 credits

ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or better is a prerequisite for ENGL 102

 Writing, Research, Info Lit 1
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. Quantitative Reasoning  
CIS 103 - Computer Applications & Concepts 3 credits CIS 103 is a prerequisite for ECON 114 Technological Competency
ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting 4 credits ACCT 101 is a prerequisite for ACCT 102 Major Course

Must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses and earn at least a 2.0 GPA

  • This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate's degree
  • Follow this course schedule each semester and you’ll earn your associate's degree in two years
  • Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register.

Semester 2

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
ECON 181 - Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics) 3 credits   Cultural Analysis & Interpretation
ACCT 102 - Managerial Accounting 3 credits   Major Course
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
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper 3 credits   Writing, Research, Info Lit 2
MNGT 121 - Introduction to Business 3 credits MNGT 121 is prerequisite for MNGT 141 Major Course

Must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses and earn at least a 2.0 GPA

Semester 3

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
MNGT 141 - Principles of Management 3 credits MNGT 121 is prerequisite  
ECON 182 - 182 Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) 3 credits    
MKTG 131 - Principles of Marketing 3 credits MNGT 121 is prerequisite  
ECON 112 - Statistics I 4 credits ECON 112 is a prerequisite for ECON 114  
ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or
GEOG 103 - Introduction to Human Geography or
GLS 101 - Introduction to Global Studies		 3 credits    

Must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses and earn at least a 2.0 GPA

Semester 4

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
ECON 114 - Statistics II or
FIN 151 - Risk Management and Insurance or
MNGT 142 - Management Information Systems		 3 credits   Directed Elective
CHEM 121 - College Chemistry I or
BIOL 106 - General Biology I or
PHYS 111 - General Physics I		 4 credits The Science course you complete will determine your ability to transfer all credits to specific schools. Please see a Business program advisor for help. Scientific Reasoning
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or
ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication		 3 credits   Communication/Creative Expression
HIST 121 - World History: The Distant Past or
HIST 122 - World History: The Recent Past or
HIST 151: History of Capitalism 		 3 credits    
MNGT 262 - Business Law 3 credits   Major Course

Must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses and earn at least a 2.0 GPA

  • Congratulations, this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
  • Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
  • Finalize your transfer plans:
  • Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship
  • Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities

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.

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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.

Median Salary
$112,757

Number of Jobs
1,262 
in the region
10 Year Job Outlook
+7.7%
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 $70,115. Normal pay for Administrative Services Managers is $112,757 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $176,605.

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Program Information

Business - General

Degree Type:

Associate in Arts (A.A.)

Credits Needed to Graduate:

63

Online Learning Availability:

100% Online

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“I enrolled in CCP as an ESL student at the beginning. And now I am going to graduate after this semester and transferring to Temple University. My major at Temple would be accounting and I am glad to say that my accounting professors are the motivation factors helped me to pick the major that fits best to me. I believe CCP offers the best environment for students who want to be successful. CCP helped me to earn my Associate degree without any student debt.”

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