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Take the first step toward a successful career in business administration by completing this degree program. Choose a specialization that aligns with your career goals.
Harper College offers flexible program options, with many courses offered online and through accelerated Fast Track formats. And with apprenticeship programs, you can graduate debt-free with guaranteed employment through Harper’s business apprenticeship programs.
All courses are taught by skilled faculty members and business professionals who are experts in their respective fields.
The Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration offers specializations in the areas listed below. Students may complete ONE specialization (click to expand):
This 61 credit-hour degree program is designed for those currently employed in or seeking employment in finance departments, banks, investment companies or other finance-related enterprises. The curriculum emphasizes developing the competencies necessary for supervisory and public contact positions in the finance field.
This degree is shown in a standardized sequential semester option. However, it available as fast track modality, apprenticeships and online options as well. Please contact an advisor to get the most current scheduling. This degree plan is one of six options that students may pursue to earn the Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
This 61 credit-hour degree program is designed for those currently employed in or seeking employment in finance departments, banks, investment companies or other finance-related enterprises. The curriculum emphasizes developing the competencies necessary for supervisory and public contact positions in the finance field.
This degree is shown in a standardized sequential semester option. However, it available as fast track modality, apprenticeships and online options as well. Please contact an advisor to get the most current scheduling. This degree plan is one of six options that students may pursue to earn the Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
MGT 111 is recommended.
The mathematics requirement for this degree can be met with Math Competency. See Math Competency options for information. Students who utilize Math Competency to meet the mathematics requirement must complete an additional three credit-hour elective. See full list of AAS General Education electives.
This course meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.
ECO 200 is recommended.
If pursuing a fully online degree, choose ENG 130; otherwise choose SPE 101.
PHI 150 is recommended.
This 61 credit-hour degree program is designed to assist students in a wide variety of business occupations. The curriculum is structured to meet the needs of individuals interested in gaining or improving business knowledge and management skills. The program develops abilities that will help organize, coordinate and evaluate the functions of the Human Resources Department or branch of an organization in either an industrial or administrative management capacity. This degree also provides the fundamental management skills needed by the successful owner-manager of a business.
This degree is shown in a standardized sequential semester option. However, it available as fast track modality, apprenticeships and online options as well. Please contact an advisor to get the most current scheduling. This degree plan is one of six options that students may pursue to earn the Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
This 61 credit-hour degree program is designed to assist students in a wide variety of business occupations. The curriculum is structured to meet the needs of individuals interested in gaining or improving business knowledge and management skills. The program develops abilities that will help organize, coordinate and evaluate the functions of the Human Resources Department or branch of an organization in either an industrial or administrative management capacity. This degree also provides the fundamental management skills needed by the successful owner-manager of a business.
This degree is shown in a standardized sequential semester option. However, it available as fast track modality, apprenticeships and online options as well. Please contact an advisor to get the most current scheduling. This degree plan is one of six options that students may pursue to earn the Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
PHI 150 is recommended.
MGT 111 is recommended.
The mathematics requirement for this degree can be met with Math Competency. See Math Competency options for information. Students who utilize Math Competency to meet the mathematics requirement must complete an additional three credit-hour elective. See full list of AAS General Education electives.
This course meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.
ACC 102 is recommended.
ECO 211 is recommended.
If pursuing a fully online degree, choose ENG 130; otherwise choose SPE 101.
This 61 credit-hour degree program is designed to assist students who are either exploring an insurance career or are in the insurance field looking to expand their managerial and business skills. Students will gain knowledge and practical skills in property, liability, commercial and personal insurance as they earn industry certification.
This degree is shown in a standardized sequential semester option. However, it available as fast track modality, apprenticeships and online options as well. Please contact an advisor to get the most current scheduling. This degree plan is one of six options that students may pursue to earn the Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
This 61 credit-hour degree program is designed to assist students who are either exploring an insurance career or are in the insurance field looking to expand their managerial and business skills. Students will gain knowledge and practical skills in property, liability, commercial and personal insurance as they earn industry certification.
This degree is shown in a standardized sequential semester option. However, it available as fast track modality, apprenticeships and online options as well. Please contact an advisor to get the most current scheduling. This degree plan is one of six options that students may pursue to earn the Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | ||
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| INS 110 | Insurance Fundamentals | 3 |
| MGT 111 | Introduction to Business Organization | 3 |
| MGT 154 | Entrepreneurship | |
| MGT 150 | Business Math2 | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology+ | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
| ACC 101 | Introduction to Financial Accounting3 | 4 |
| CIS 100 | Computer and Digital Literacy | 3 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | |
| Humanities 4 | 3 | |
| INS 120 | Property and Liability Insurance Principles | 3 |
| PSY 245 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
Third Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| ACC 102 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | |
| MGT 165 | Global Business+ | |
| ECO 211 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 130 | Business Writing | 3 |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | |
| INS 220 | Personal Insurance | 3 |
| MGT 270 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| ACC 211 | Business Law I | 3 |
| ECO 212 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| INS 240 | Commercial Insurance | 3 |
| MGT 218 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| MKT 245 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
MGT 111 is recommended.
The mathematics requirement for this degree can be met with Math Competency. See Math Competency options for information. Students who utilize Math Competency to meet the mathematics requirement must complete an additional three credit-hour elective. See full list of AAS General Education electives.
Students should strongly consider enrolling in ACC 102 as well.
If MGT 165 is taken, then PHI 150 is recommended.
This course meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.
If pursuing a fully online degree, choose ENG 130; otherwise choose SPE 101.
This 61 credit-hour program is designed to assist students in a wide variety of business occupations. The curriculum is structured to meet the needs of individuals interested in gaining or improving business knowledge and management skills. The program develops abilities that will help organize, coordinate and evaluate the functions of a unit, department or branch of an organization in either an industrial or administrative management capacity. This degree also provides the fundamental management skills needed by the successful owner-manager of a business.
This degree is shown in a standardized sequential semester option. However, it available as fast track modality, apprenticeships and online options as well. Please contact an advisor to get the most current scheduling. This degree plan is one of six options that students may pursue to earn the Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
This 61 credit-hour program is designed to assist students in a wide variety of business occupations. The curriculum is structured to meet the needs of individuals interested in gaining or improving business knowledge and management skills. The program develops abilities that will help organize, coordinate and evaluate the functions of a unit, department or branch of an organization in either an industrial or administrative management capacity. This degree also provides the fundamental management skills needed by the successful owner-manager of a business.
This degree is shown in a standardized sequential semester option. However, it available as fast track modality, apprenticeships and online options as well. Please contact an advisor to get the most current scheduling. This degree plan is one of six options that students may pursue to earn the Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
PHI 150 (Business Ethics) is recommended.
MGT 111 is recommended.
The mathematics requirement for this degree can be met with Math Competency. See Math Competency options for information. Students who utilize Math Competency to meet the mathematics requirement must complete an additional three credit-hour elective. See full list of AAS General Education electives.
This course meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.
Students should strongly consider enrolling in ACC 102 as well.
ACC 102 is recommended.
ECO 211 is recommended.
If pursuing a fully online degree, choose ENG 130; otherwise choose SPE 101.
This course is considered the program's capstone and should be taken at the end of student's course work.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FIN 101 | Financial Institution Operations | 3 |
| INS 110 | Insurance Fundamentals | 3 |
| MGT 154 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MKT 140 | Principles of Professional Selling | 3 |
| MKT 217 | Advertising | 3 |
| MKT 247 | Consumer Buying Behavior | 3 |
| MKT 281 | Internship in Marketing | 1-3 |
| MKT 285 | Topics in Marketing | 0.5-3 |
| SCM 101 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| SCM 120 | Production Control | 3 |
| SCM 281 | Topics in Supply Chain Management | 1-3 |
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 216 | Employment Law | 3 |
| MCM 150 | Social Media Management and Measurement | 3 |
| MCM 233 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
| MGT 165 | Global Business | 3 |
| MGT 170 | 3 | |
| MGT 204 | Training and Development | 3 |
| MGT 205 | Leadership | 3 |
| MGT 211 | Management Internship | 1-3 |
| MGT 266 | Employee Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| MKT 105 | Sports Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 106 | Retail Merchandising | 3 |
| MKT 243 | Social Commerce and Sales | 3 |
| MKT 252 | Internet Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 285 | Topics in Marketing | 0.5-3 |
| SCM 122 | Inventory Management | 3 |
| SCM 123 | Transportation | 3 |
| SCM 124 | Warehouse Operations | 3 |
| SCM 125 | Procurement | 3 |
| SCM 226 | Advanced Planning and Integration | 3 |
| SCM 259 | Sourcing and Supply Management | 3 |
This 61 credit-hour program is designed to assist students in a wide variety of business occupations. The curriculum is structured to meet the needs of individuals interested in gaining or improving business knowledge and management skills. The program develops abilities that will help organize, coordinate and evaluate the functions of a unit, department or branch of an organization in either an industrial or administrative management capacity. This degree also provides the fundamental management skills needed by the successful owner-manager of a business.
This degree is shown in a standardized sequential semester option. However, it available as fast track modality, apprenticeships and online options as well. Please contact an advisor to get the most current scheduling. This degree plan is one of six options that students may pursue to earn the Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
This 61 credit-hour program is designed to assist students in a wide variety of business occupations. The curriculum is structured to meet the needs of individuals interested in gaining or improving business knowledge and management skills. The program develops abilities that will help organize, coordinate and evaluate the functions of a unit, department or branch of an organization in either an industrial or administrative management capacity. This degree also provides the fundamental management skills needed by the successful owner-manager of a business.
This degree is shown in a standardized sequential semester option. However, it available as fast track modality, apprenticeships and online options as well. Please contact an advisor to get the most current scheduling. This degree plan is one of six options that students may pursue to earn the Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
PHI 150 is recommended.
MGT 111 is recommended.
The mathematics requirement for this degree can be met with Math Competency. See Math Competency options for information. Students who utilize Math Competency to meet the mathematics requirement must complete an additional three credit-hour elective. See full list of AAS General Education electives.
This course meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.
MGT 165 is recommended.
ECO 200 is recommended.
If pursuing a fully online degree, choose ENG 130; otherwise choose SPE 101.
This 61 credit-hour program is designed to assist students in a wide variety of business occupations. The curriculum is structured to meet the needs of individuals interested in gaining or improving business knowledge and management skills. The program develops abilities that will help organize, coordinate and evaluate the functions of a marketing department or branch of an organization in either an industrial or administrative management capacity. This degree also provides the fundamental management skills needed by the successful owner-manager of a business.
This degree is shown in a standardized sequential semester option. However, it available as fast track modality, apprenticeships and online options as well. Please contact an advisor to get the most current scheduling. This degree plan is one of six options that students may pursue to earn the Business Administration Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
This 61 credit-hour program is designed to assist students in a wide variety of business occupations. The curriculum is structured to meet the needs of individuals interested in gaining or improving business knowledge and management skills. The program develops abilities that will help organize, coordinate and evaluate the functions of a marketing department or branch of an organization in either an industrial or administrative management capacity. This degree also provides the fundamental management skills needed by the successful owner-manager of a business.
This degree is shown in a standardized sequential semester option. However, it available as fast track modality, apprenticeships and online options as well. Please contact an advisor to get the most current scheduling. This degree plan is one of six options that students may pursue to earn the Business Administration Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
The mathematics requirement for this degree can be met with Math Competency. See Math Competency options for information. Students who utilize Math Competency to meet the mathematics requirement must complete an additional three credit-hour elective. See full list of AAS General Education electives.
MGT 154 is recommended.
This course meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.
PHI 150 is recommended.
ACC 102 is recommended.
ECO 200 is recommended.
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To get started taking business administration courses at Harper College, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.