Business Leadership

Start Your Career or Advance in Your Current Position

Learn how to present data, lead initiatives, manage people, effectively use technology and operate within current laws in the Business Leadership program. This course of study will enhance your business knowledge for opportunities in most industries, including for-profits, non-profits and government agencies, and can help you improve or launch your own business. You can expand your expertise by earning the Corporate Social Responsibility and/or Entrepreneurship proficiency certificates. After graduation, you may also transfer and pursue a bachelor's degree, giving you additional options for future growth and success.

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Careers

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Administrative Services Managers – est. salary $125,651*
General and Operations Managers  – est. salary $138,654*
Marketing Managers – est. salary $170,324*
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate – est. salary $64,864

**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; 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 Leadership 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 Prerequisite for BUSL 125 and BUSL 180 Major Course
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 credits   Writing, Research, Info Lit 1
CIS 103 - Computer Applications & Concepts 3 credits   Technological Competency
BUSL 125 - Customer Service Leadership* 3 credits Prerequisite for BUSL 215  
Complementary Discipline Course Sequence 3 or 4 credits Students should be enrolled in a proficiency certificate, such as the Corporate Social Responsibility proficiency certificate, the Entrepreneurship Certificate, or another related proficiency certificate or equivalent to complete the minimum 15 Major Course
  • 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
MNGT 121 - Introduction to Business 3 credits   Major Course
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper 3 credits Prerequisite for BUSL 240 Writing, Research, Info Lit 2
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra 3 credits Students must complete FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 or have FNMT 118 (or higher) placement Quantitative Reasoning
ECON 120 - Introduction to Business Analytics 3 credits    
Complementary Discipline Course Sequence 3 or 4 credits Students should be enrolled in a proficiency certificate, such as the Corporate Social Responsibility proficiency certificate, the Entrepreneurship Certificate, or another related proficiency certificate or equivalent to complete the minimum 15 credits in a complementary discipline. Major Course

Semester 3

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
BUSL 180 - Building Teams & Managing People 3 credits Prerequisite for BUSL 240 Major Course
ACCT 111 - Business Accounting 3 credits   Major Course
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or
ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication or
ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or
ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication		 3 credits   Oral Communication/Creative Expression
Complementary Discipline Course Sequence 3 or 4 credits Students should be enrolled in a proficiency certificate, such as the Corporate Social Responsibility proficiency certificate, the Entrepreneurship Certificate, or another related proficiency certificate or equivalent to complete the minimum 15 credits in a complementary discipline. Major Course
Complementary Discipline Course Sequence 3 or 4 credits Students should be enrolled in a proficiency certificate, such as the Corporate Social Responsibility proficiency certificate, the Entrepreneurship Certificate, or another related proficiency certificate or equivalent to complete the minimum 15 Major Course

Semester 4

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or
ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology		 3 credits   Cultural Analysis & Interpretation
BUSL 240 - Ethics and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Business 3 credits   Major Course
EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation  or
CHEM 101 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I (Lab Based) or
BIOL 106 - General Biology I or
PHYS 111 - General Physics I or higher		 3 credits or 4 credits Students in the Corporate Social Responsibility proficiency certificate should choose EASC 111. Scientific Reasoning
BUSL 215 - Organizational Leadership 3 credits   Major Course
Complementary Discipline Course Sequence 
(If a 5th course is needed to complete the minimum 15 credit hour complementary discipline course sequence.)		 3 or 4 credits Students should be enrolled in a proficiency certificate, such as the Corporate Social Responsibility proficiency certificate, the Entrepreneurship Certificate, or another related proficiency certificate or equivalent to complete the minimum 15 credits in a complementary discipline. If a minimum of 15 credit hours has already been completed in a complementary discipline area, this fifth course in the sequence is not required. Major Course
  • 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

Managment Analyst 

Advisor of organization's efficiency and profitability through cost reduction and increased revenue. 

Median Salary
$96,746
Number of Jobs
4,985 
in the region
10 Year Job Outlook
13.5%
in the region

Typical Tasks

  • Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
  • Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.
  • Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
  • Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
  • Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.

How well does it pay?

New workers generally start around $55,774. Normal pay for Managment Analysts is $76,746 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $194,605.

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Program Information

Business Leadership

Degree Type:

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Credits Needed to Graduate:

61

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