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.
Careers
Find your path.
Administrative Services Managers – est. salary $106,611
Cost Estimators – est. salary $69,899
First-line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers – est. salary $63,018
Managment Analyst – est. salary $81,054*
Supply Chain Managers – est. salary $85,183
**EMSI Data, 2019; Philadelphia County, PA; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Courses and Completion Sequence
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 credits | Prerequisite for BUSL 125 | Major Course | |
| SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology |
3 credits | SOC 101 or ANTH 112 are prerequisites for SOC 215 and SOC 233 |
Social Sciences |
| 3 credits | ENGL 101 | ||
| MNGT 121 - Introduction to Business | 3 credits | 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 credits in a complementary discipline. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSL 125 - Customer Service Leadership* | 3 credits | Prerequisite for BUSL 215 | Tech Competency |
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | 3 credits | ENGL 102, Info Lit | |
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra | 3 credits | Mathematics | |
| ECON 120 - Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 credits | Tech Competency | |
| 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 |
- Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
- Start planning for transfer:
- Did you know our dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities?
- Learn more about our transfer agreements and use our interactive search tool for your program’s transfer options
- Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
- Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
- Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships
Semester 3
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 233 - Race, Ethnicity and Social Inequalities or SOC 115 - Gender and Society |
3 credits |
Major Course |
|
| ACCT 111 - Business Accounting | 3 credits | Major Course | |
| HIST 151 - History of Capitalism | 3 credits | Humanities | |
| 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 credits in a complementary discipline. | Major Course |
- Meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
- Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
- Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
- Start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships
Semester 4
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG 103 - Introduction to Human Geography | 3 credits | Major Course | |
| MNGT 262 - Business Law | 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 or 4 credits | Natural Sciences | |
| BUSL 215 - Organizational Leadership | 3 credits | Students in the Corporate Social Responsibility proficiency certificate should choose EASC 111. | 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:
- Meet with a counselor at your selected dual admissions transfer college
- Meet with one of our College’s counselors or an advisor to review transfer requirements
- 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.
Featured Career
Managment Analyst
Advisor of organization's efficiency and profitability through cost reduction and increased revenue.
$81,054
4,668
in the region
6.2%
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 $51,690. Normal pay for Managment Analysts is $81,054 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $149,384.
Program Information
Business Leadership
Degree Type:
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)Credits Needed to Graduate:
61