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Business Administration

A.S. Degree, A.A.S. Degree, Certificate

Business Administration

Students interested in pursuing a career in the business field have two degree options. If you plan to go to work after earning an associate degree, enroll in the business administration A.A.S. degree. If you wish to earn a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, labor relations, management, marketing, or related business fields, enroll in the business administration A.S. degree. In addition, certificates in Business Management and Executive Office Assistant are offered for those intending to pursue or advance their employment opportunities in a business-related occupation.

Online Degree and Certificate

All course requirements for a degree in business administration or a certificate in business management may be completed online. The programs are offered through the SUNY Learning Network (SLN). Online courses may be combined with traditional classroom-based courses. Consult with the the College's enrollment services center for specific information.

Careers on Career Coach

Graduates of our business programs are qualified for a wide range of positions and have found meaningful employment with many organizations, including The CBORD Group, Inc., CFCU Community Credit Union, Cornell University, Ithaca College, Cortland County Sheriff’s Department, Elmira Savings and Loan, Alliance Bank of Cortland, Pall Trinity Micro Corp., Tompkins County Trust Company, and other state and local employers. Learn more about related jobs: 

Program Chair

Faculty - Kevin Haverlock

Kevin Haverlock

Professor, Business

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Transfer Options

Recent graduates have continued their education at a four-year college or university. Transfer institutions include:

  • Binghamton University
  • Cornell University
  • SUNY College at Cortland
  • SUNY Delhi
  • Empire State College
  • SUNY College at Fredonia
  • Ithaca College
  • SUNY College at Oswego
  • SUNY College at Oneonta
  • SUNY College at Brockport

 

Degree Requirements

A.S.
Minimum Credits for Graduation: 63 credits

Fall Term 1

Minimum Total Semester Credits: 17
ACCT101, Principles of Accounting I, 4 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
CAPS111, Introduction to Word Processing, 1 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
CAPS121, Introduction to Spreadsheets, 1 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
CAPS131, Introduction to Databases, 1 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
ENGL100, Academic Writing I, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
Choose one from the courses listed below:
Minimum credits required: 4
MATH120, College Algebra Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
MATH138, Precalculus Mathematics Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
MATH201, Calculus I Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi

SUNY GEN ED Restricted Electives

Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
For the two SUNY GEN ED Restricted Electives in the degree, students must select coursework from two different areas chosen from the following: 4-American History, 5-Western Civilization, 6-Other World Civilizations, 8-The Arts, and 9-Foreign Language.
American History
 HSTY201, American History to 1877, 3 cr.
HSTY202, American History Since 1877, 3 cr.
HSTY225, African American History, 3 cr.
HSTY233, Women in U.S. History, 3 cr.
HSTY255, Labor History, 3 cr.
WGST233, Women in U.S. History, 3 cr.

Western Civilization
 ART101, Art History: Ancient to Early Medieval, 3 cr.
HSTY101, Development of the Western Tradition I, 3 cr.
HSTY102, Development of the Western Tradition II, 3 cr.

Other World Civilizations
 ANTH202, Cultural Anthropology, 3 cr.
ANTH220, Applied Anthropology in a Globalizing World, 3 cr.
ANTH260, Culture Survey for Study Abroad, 3 cr.
HSTY110, World History to 1500, 3 cr.
HSTY111, World History Since 1500, 3 cr.
HSTY245, Topics in Modern Asia, 3 cr.
HSTY252, Native American History: Colonial Policies, 3 cr.
HSTY260, Topics in Modern Latin America, 3 cr.
HUMN232, Introduction to World Religions, 3 cr.
IED260, Culture Survey for Study Abroad, 3 cr.
POSC245, Topics in Modern Asia, 3 cr.
POSC260, Topics in Modern Latin America, 3 cr.
RECR150, Play Across Cultures, 3 cr.
SOCE150, Play Across Cultures, 3 cr.
SOCI220, Dev Anthropology in a Globalizing World, 3 cr.
SOCI225, Globalization & the Contemporary World, 3 cr.

The Arts
 ART101, Art History: Ancient to Early Medieval, 3 cr.
ART102, Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary , 3 cr.
ART109, Introduction to Graphic Design, 3 cr.
ART110, Design I, 3 cr.
ART111, Photography I, 3 cr.
ART112, Photography II, 3 cr.
ART114, Design II, 3 cr.
ART115, Painting I, 3 cr.
ART117, Design Foundations I, 3 cr.
ART118, Design Foundations II, 3 cr.
ART120, Drawing I, 3 cr.
ART122, Drawing II, 3 cr.
ART123, Exploring Artistic Techniques, 3 cr.
ART124, Design Thinking & Visual Communication, 3 cr.
ART130, Ceramics, 3 cr.
ART131, Ceramics II, 3 cr.
ART180, Typography, 3 cr.
ART200, Illustration, 3 cr.
ART259, Web and Digital Application Design, 3 cr.
ART270, Computer Graphics, 3 cr.
ART271, Layout Design, 3 cr.
ENGL105, Beginning Acting, 3 cr.
ENGL200, Screenwriting, 3 cr.
ENGL212, Fiction Writing, 3 cr.
ENGL255, Writing Television Drama & Comedy, 3 cr.
ENGL256, Playwriting, 3 cr.
ENGL258, Creative Nonfiction Writing, 3 cr.
ENGL262, Poetry Writing, 3 cr.
MUSI101, Music Appreciation, 3 cr.
RECR215, Recreation and the Expressive Arts, 3 cr.
SOCE258, Creative Nonfiction Writing, 3 cr.

Foreign Language
 ARAB101, Arabic I, 3 cr.
ARAB102, Arabic II, 3 cr.
ASL101, Beginning American Sign Language I, 3 cr.
ASL102, Beginning American Sign Language II, 3 cr.
CHIN101, Mandarin Chinese I, 3 cr.
CHIN102, Mandarin Chinese II, 3 cr.
FREN101, French I, 3 cr.
FREN102, French II, 3 cr.
FREN201, Intermediate French I, 3 cr.
FREN202, Intermediate French II, 3 cr.
GERM101, Beginning German I, 3 cr.
GERM102, Beginning German II, 3 cr.
ITAL101, Italian I, 3 cr.
ITAL102, Italian II, 3 cr.
RUSN101, Russian I, 3 cr.
RUSN102, Russian II, 3 cr.
SPAN101, Beginning Spanish I, 3 cr.
SPAN102, Beginning Spanish II, 3 cr.
SPAN201, Intermediate Spanish I, 3 cr.
SPAN202, Intermediate Spanish II, 3 cr.
 Use Schedule Search for electives

Spring Term 1

Minimum Total Semester Credits: 16
ACCT102, Principles of Accounting II, 4 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
BUAD111, International Business, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
ENGL101, Academic Writing II, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi

SUNY GEN ED Restricted Electives

Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
For the two SUNY GEN ED Restricted Electives in the degree, students must select coursework from two different areas chosen from the following: 4-American History, 5-Western Civilization, 6-Other World Civilizations, 8-The Arts, and 9-Foreign Language.
American History
 HSTY201, American History to 1877, 3 cr.
HSTY202, American History Since 1877, 3 cr.
HSTY225, African American History, 3 cr.
HSTY233, Women in U.S. History, 3 cr.
HSTY255, Labor History, 3 cr.
WGST233, Women in U.S. History, 3 cr.

Western Civilization
 ART101, Art History: Ancient to Early Medieval, 3 cr.
HSTY101, Development of the Western Tradition I, 3 cr.
HSTY102, Development of the Western Tradition II, 3 cr.

Other World Civilizations
 ANTH202, Cultural Anthropology, 3 cr.
ANTH220, Applied Anthropology in a Globalizing World, 3 cr.
ANTH260, Culture Survey for Study Abroad, 3 cr.
HSTY110, World History to 1500, 3 cr.
HSTY111, World History Since 1500, 3 cr.
HSTY245, Topics in Modern Asia, 3 cr.
HSTY252, Native American History: Colonial Policies, 3 cr.
HSTY260, Topics in Modern Latin America, 3 cr.
HUMN232, Introduction to World Religions, 3 cr.
IED260, Culture Survey for Study Abroad, 3 cr.
POSC245, Topics in Modern Asia, 3 cr.
POSC260, Topics in Modern Latin America, 3 cr.
RECR150, Play Across Cultures, 3 cr.
SOCE150, Play Across Cultures, 3 cr.
SOCI220, Dev Anthropology in a Globalizing World, 3 cr.
SOCI225, Globalization & the Contemporary World, 3 cr.

The Arts
 ART101, Art History: Ancient to Early Medieval, 3 cr.
ART102, Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary , 3 cr.
ART109, Introduction to Graphic Design, 3 cr.
ART110, Design I, 3 cr.
ART111, Photography I, 3 cr.
ART112, Photography II, 3 cr.
ART114, Design II, 3 cr.
ART115, Painting I, 3 cr.
ART117, Design Foundations I, 3 cr.
ART118, Design Foundations II, 3 cr.
ART120, Drawing I, 3 cr.
ART122, Drawing II, 3 cr.
ART123, Exploring Artistic Techniques, 3 cr.
ART124, Design Thinking & Visual Communication, 3 cr.
ART130, Ceramics, 3 cr.
ART131, Ceramics II, 3 cr.
ART180, Typography, 3 cr.
ART200, Illustration, 3 cr.
ART259, Web and Digital Application Design, 3 cr.
ART270, Computer Graphics, 3 cr.
ART271, Layout Design, 3 cr.
ENGL105, Beginning Acting, 3 cr.
ENGL200, Screenwriting, 3 cr.
ENGL212, Fiction Writing, 3 cr.
ENGL255, Writing Television Drama & Comedy, 3 cr.
ENGL256, Playwriting, 3 cr.
ENGL258, Creative Nonfiction Writing, 3 cr.
ENGL262, Poetry Writing, 3 cr.
MUSI101, Music Appreciation, 3 cr.
RECR215, Recreation and the Expressive Arts, 3 cr.
SOCE258, Creative Nonfiction Writing, 3 cr.

Foreign Language
 ARAB101, Arabic I, 3 cr.
ARAB102, Arabic II, 3 cr.
ASL101, Beginning American Sign Language I, 3 cr.
ASL102, Beginning American Sign Language II, 3 cr.
CHIN101, Mandarin Chinese I, 3 cr.
CHIN102, Mandarin Chinese II, 3 cr.
FREN101, French I, 3 cr.
FREN102, French II, 3 cr.
FREN201, Intermediate French I, 3 cr.
FREN202, Intermediate French II, 3 cr.
GERM101, Beginning German I, 3 cr.
GERM102, Beginning German II, 3 cr.
ITAL101, Italian I, 3 cr.
ITAL102, Italian II, 3 cr.
RUSN101, Russian I, 3 cr.
RUSN102, Russian II, 3 cr.
SPAN101, Beginning Spanish I, 3 cr.
SPAN102, Beginning Spanish II, 3 cr.
SPAN201, Intermediate Spanish I, 3 cr.
SPAN202, Intermediate Spanish II, 3 cr.
 Use Schedule Search for electives

Unrestricted Elective

Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
@
Use Schedule Search for electives

Fall Term 2

Minimum Total Semester Credits: 15
BUAD201, Business Law I, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
ECON120, Principles of Microeconomics, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
ENGL102, Approaches to Literature, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
MATH200, Statistics, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi

ACCT, BUAD, or Liberal Arts Electives

Use Schedule Search for electives

Spring Term 2

Minimum Total Semester Credits: 15
ECON121, Principles of Macroeconomics, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
ENGL201, Public Speaking, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi

ACCT, BUAD, or Liberal Arts Electives

Use Schedule Search for electives

ACCT, BUAD, or Liberal Arts Electives

Use Schedule Search for electives

SUNY GEN ED Lab Science Elective

Use Schedule Search for electives


SUNY General Education & Tompkins Cortland Liberal Arts courses

Note: The @ symbol represents any course number or discipline. For example, BIOL @ means any course with a Biology course prefix. An @ alone means one course in any course discipline with any course number.

Degree Requirements

A.A.S.
Minimum Credits for Graduation: 62 credits

Note: SOCE 205 - Organizational Behavior - may be taken for one of the BUAD Electives.

Fall Term 1

Minimum Total Semester Credits: 15
BUAD106, Foundations of Business, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
CAPS111, Introduction to Word Processing, 1 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
CAPS121, Introduction to Spreadsheets, 1 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
CAPS131, Introduction to Databases, 1 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
ENGL100, Academic Writing I, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi

Humanities Elective

Use Schedule Search for electives

MATH Elective

Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
MATH1@
MATH2@
 Use Schedule Search for electives

Spring Term 1

Minimum Total Semester Credits: 16
ACCT101, Principles of Accounting I, 4 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
BUAD204, Principles of Marketing, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
BUAD208, Principles of Management, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
ENGL101, Academic Writing II, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi

BUAD Electives

Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
A minimum grade of C is required for all BUAD Electives.
BUAD@
SOCE205, Organizational Behavior, 3 cr.
 Use Schedule Search for electives

Fall Term 2

Minimum Total Semester Credits: 16
ACCT102, Principles of Accounting II, 4 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
BUAD201, Business Law I, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
BUAD203, Business Communications, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
ECON120, Principles of Microeconomics, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi

BUAD Electives

Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
A minimum grade of C is required in all BUAD Electives.
BUAD@
SOCE205, Organizational Behavior, 3 cr.
 Use Schedule Search for electives

Spring Term 2

Minimum Total Semester Credits: 15
BUAD290, Strategic Management, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
Choose one from the courses listed below:
Minimum credits required: 3
ENGL201, Public Speaking Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
ENGL204, Interpersonal Communication Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi

BUAD Electives

Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
A minimum grade of C is required in all BUAD Electives.
BUAD@
SOCE205, Organizational Behavior, 3 cr.
 Use Schedule Search for electives

BUAD Electives

Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
A minimum grade of C is required in all BUAD Electives.
BUAD@
SOCE205, Organizational Behavior, 3 cr.
 Use Schedule Search for electives

Science Elective

Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
ASTR@
BIOL@
CHEM@
CSCI160, Computer Science I, 3 cr.
CSCI165, Computer Science II, 3 cr.
CSCI205, Computer Science III-Data Structures, 3 cr.
ENVS101, Introduction to Environmental Science, 3 cr.
ENVS102, Technology and the Environment, 3 cr.
ENVS116, Soil Science, 3 cr.
ENVS141, Agroecology, 3 cr.
ENVS202, Integrated Pest Management, 3 cr.
GEOL@
METR@
PHSC@
 Use Schedule Search for electives


SUNY General Education & Tompkins Cortland Liberal Arts courses

Note: The @ symbol represents any course number or discipline. For example, BIOL @ means any course with a Biology course prefix. An @ alone means one course in any course discipline with any course number.

Degree Requirements

Certificate: Business Management
Minimum Credits for Graduation: 35 credits
ACCT101, Principles of Accounting I, 4 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
ACCT102, Principles of Accounting II, 4 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
BUAD103, Entrepreneurship I, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
Choose one course from the courses listed below:
BUAD104, Business Mathematics, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
BUAD109, Personal Money Management, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
BUAD106, Foundations of Business, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
BUAD201, Business Law I, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
BUAD203, Business Communications, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
BUAD204, Principles of Marketing, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
BUAD208, Principles of Management, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
CAPS111, Introduction to Word Processing, 1 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
CAPS121, Introduction to Spreadsheets, 1 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
CAPS131, Introduction to Databases, 1 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
Choose one course from the courses listed below:
ECON101, Introduction to Economics, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
ECON120, Principles of Microeconomics, 3 cr.
 Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi


SUNY General Education & Tompkins Cortland Liberal Arts courses

Note: The @ symbol represents any course number or discipline. For example, BIOL @ means any course with a Biology course prefix. An @ alone means one course in any course discipline with any course number.

Student Showcase

  • Alex Barraclough

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    Four Tompkins Cortland students took honorable mention at the prestigious New York State Business Plan Competition - Southern Tier Division, for their business plan to fund, develop, promote, and sell Breath of Life. Breath of life is a sophisticated solution to the issue of treating pneumothorax injuries (chest cavity punctures leading to collapse of lung(s), which often occur in combat and in car crashes.

    The team, consisting of, from the left, Daniel Kim (Engineering Science), Thomas France (Biology), Clark Young (Entrepreneurship), and Alex Barraclough (Business Administration) completed in the Science Technology division at the competition held at Binghamton University.