Business Administration
A.S. Degree, A.A.S. Degree, Certificate, Micro-Credential
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 qualify for positions in production planning, management, communication and support systems coordination, general contracting, retail sales, auditing, microcomputer administration, quality control, retirement and compensation analysis, and customer relations.
Graduates have been placed with many firms, 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.
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Explore more career options: A.S. | A.A.S. | Business Management Certificate
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
Highlighted Courses
Not all of the highlighted courses are required in each degree or certificate in this program area. Please be sure to check the degree requirements tab for details about the requirements for each degree or certificate.
Degree Requirements
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. A minimum grade of C is required in ENGL 100. A student exempted from ENGL 100 must substitute a 3-credit SUNY GEN ED Elective. The course should be selected in consultation with the student's advisor. |
Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi |
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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 |
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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 |
Spring Term 2
Minimum Total Semester Credits: 15
| ECON121, Principles of Macroeconomics, 3 cr. | Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi |
| ENGL201, Fundamentals of Speech, 3 cr. | Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi |
SUNY General Education Courses
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. A minimum grade of C is required in BUAD 106. |
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. A minimum grade of C is required in ENGL 100. A student exempted from ENGL 100 must substitute a 3-credit Liberal Arts Elective. The course should be selected in consultation with the student's advisor. |
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ARAB@ ART101, History and Appreciation of Art I, 3 cr. ART102, History and Appreciation of Art II, 3 cr. ART104, History of Photography and Video, 3 cr. CHIN@ CRJU217, Ethics in Criminal Justice, 3 cr. ENGL@ ENVS105, Environmental Ethics, 3 cr. ESL101, English as a Second Language I, 8 cr. ESL103, English as a Second Language II, 8 cr. ESL120, Writing and Grammar III, 4 cr. ESL121, Reading & Vocabulary III, 4 cr. FREN@ GERM@ HUMN@ ITAL@ MUSI101, Music Appreciation, 3 cr. MUSI108, Music Theory I, 3 cr. MUSI109, Music Theory II, 3 cr. PHIL@ RECR270, Wilderness and the American Culture, 3 cr. RUSN@ SOCE258, Creative Nonfiction Writing, 3 cr. SPAN@ WGST248, Contemporary Women Writers, 3 cr. |
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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. A minimum grade of C is required in BUAD 204. |
Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi |
| BUAD208, Principles of Management, 3 cr. A minimum grade of C is required in BUAD 208. |
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| ENGL101, Academic Writing II, 3 cr. | Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi |
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A minimum grade of C is required for all BUAD Electives. BUAD@ SOCE205, Organizational Behavior, 3 cr. |
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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. A minimum grade of C is required in BUAD 201. |
Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi |
| BUAD203, Business Communications, 3 cr. A minimum grade of C is required in BUAD 203. |
Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi |
| ECON120, Principles of Microeconomics, 3 cr. | Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi |
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A minimum grade of C is required in all BUAD Electives. BUAD@ SOCE205, Organizational Behavior, 3 cr. |
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Spring Term 2
Minimum Total Semester Credits: 15
| BUAD290, Applied Management Seminar, 3 cr. A minimum grade of C is required in BUAD 290. |
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A minimum grade of C is required in all BUAD Electives. BUAD@ SOCE205, Organizational Behavior, 3 cr. |
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A minimum grade of C is required in all BUAD Electives. BUAD@ SOCE205, Organizational Behavior, 3 cr. |
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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@ |
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SUNY General Education Courses
Tompkins Cortland Liberal Arts courses
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Degree Requirements
Certificate: Business Management
Minimum Credits for Graduation:
35 credits
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Degree Requirements
Microcredential: Risk Management*
Minimum Credits for Graduation:
12 credits
BUAD 241 Principles of Property & Liability Insurance 3 Credits
BUAD 242 Personal Insurance 3 Credits
BUAD 243 Commercial Insurance 3 Credits
BUAD 263 Business Internship 3 Credits
Principles of Property & Liability Insurance
This course provides students with a basic understanding of the principles of insurance. Topics include an introduction to insurance contracts, an overview of company functions and operations, including ratemaking, underwriting, claims, adjusting, and marketing.
Personal Insurance
This course provides students with a basic understanding of the principles of personal insurance. Topics may include an analysis of personal loss exposures and personal insurance coverages including homeowner’s, other dwelling coverages, personal liability, auto, life, health, and government programs.
Commercial Insurance
This course provides students with a basic understanding of the principles of commercial insurance. Topics include an analysis of commercial coverages including property, business income, inland marine, ocean marine, crime, boiler, general liability, auto and worker’s compensation.
Business Internship
Through employment, mentorship, and self-directed studies via an industry-based experiential learning environment, students enhance their understanding of leadership, teamwork, communication, necessary professional skills, and diversity as they experience and work within the daily operations of a degree related organization. An integral part of the program is the opportunity to meet people from the industry, test skills, and apply knowledge. Participants will also be exposed to business-to-business relationships as well as individual customers/clients. The Internship is a meaningful learning experience that contributes positively to the student’s professional development and facilitates creating recruitment networks and supporting industry leaders in the global workplace.
* Please contact admissions. Financial aid restrictions apply. Student must complete 50% of micro-credential coursework at TC3 to earn credential.
Student Showcase
Alex Barraclough
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.