Business Administration

The Business Administration A.A.S. program is designed to accommodate students who want to pursue a more general course of study in business. Core coursework covers accounting, economics, business law and statistics, and students can choose from a variety of electives based on their area of interest.

This academic program currently has several transfer articulation agreements for those who wish to continue on to complete a four-year degree. Some graduates also choose to enter the workforce immediately following graduation.

This program is offered by the Business and Criminal Justice Department.

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A Flexible Schedule

This degree is ideal for motivated students with work, family or other obligations. Students can choose from online or on-campus courses and full- or part-time study in the day or evening. The program also provides students with the flexibility to create a schedule of eight-week (sprint) and 15-week courses blended with courses during the summer and winter.

Internship Opportunities

The program has a longstanding relationship with the Disney World Internship program.

Capstone Project

You will complete a capstone course in your second year of study in the Business Administration program.

Travel and Study

Past students have traveled to Italy during the summer on a college-related exchange trip.

Recent employers have included: Albany Medical Center; Brown's Brewing Company; Capital District Physician Health Plan (CDPHP); City of Cohoes; Fuccillo Kia; Fusion Marketing; GlobalFoundries; NYS Department of Labor and more.

Some graduates continue their education at a four-year college or university. Recent graduates have moved on to The University of Albany, Siena College, SUNY Empire State College, Sage Colleges and The College of St. Rose.

Salaries vary based on position and degree attainment. Many management-level positions require a bachelor's degree or higher. Here are median salaries taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (as of 2017): Insurance Underwriters, $73,920; Retail Sales Supervisor, $41,950.