Business Administration, Management - Associate in Science in Business

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the general nature, structure, resources, and operations of business organizations
2. Describe and/or explain basic accounting, finance, management, and marketing functions.
3. Communicate business ideas and information effectively.
4. Apply problem-solving and decision-making techniques to business situations.
5. Locate, retrieve, evaluate, organize, and analyze information for management/leadership decision making.
6. Apply tools and techniques for management decision making.
7. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge and application of management concepts and approaches including the four managerial functions.
8. Identify and apply ethical principles in management decision making.
9. Construct and deliver oral and/or written analysis of business scenarios.
10. Work with and/or lead a diverse team toward goal accomplishment.

Requirements

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Quantitative Business Analysis I (MATH 2077) and Quantitative Business Analysis II (MATH 2138) are recommended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution. However, math requirements vary at four-year institutions. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that students work with the CCRI academic advising team to select the appropriate math sequence for graduation and to prepare for transfer.

Recommended Course Sequence

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Quantitative Business Analysis I (MATH 2077) and Quantitative Business Analysis II (MATH 2138) are recommended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution.  However, math requirements vary at four-year institutions. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that students work with the CCRI academic advising team to select the appropriate math sequence for graduation and to prepare for transfer. 

Transfer Options

Option 1: Complete a CCRI Business Administration degree program and transfer to one of the four-year colleges with which CCRI has transfer agreements. Course credits transfer differently from college to college. Consult with the Advising Center for specifics. Under the articulation transfer policy, students completing a CCRI associate in science degree in business with at least a 2.4 GPA are guaranteed admission to Rhode Island College (RIC) or the University of Rhode Island (URI). The applicability of courses toward the baccalaureate degree is determined by the receiving institution. For more information, visit Transferology and contact your CCRI advisor.

Option 2: Participate in the Joint Admissions Agreement (JAA) and take the courses in one of the approved JAA transition plans for transfer into specific business-related majors at RIC or URI. Students who successfully complete JAA requirements are guaranteed transfer of their courses and acceptance for the intended major at RIC or URI. For more information on the benefits of participating in JAA, visit www.ccri.edu/jaa or Transferology and contact your CCRI advisor.

Please meet with an Academic Advisor/Student Success Coach if you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree. Your Academic Advisor will help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university.

Check out the Joint Admissions Agreement if you are interested in transferring to Rhode Island College or the University of Rhode Island. The JAA program offers seamless transfer to RIC or URI with additional benefits. Transfer information, events, and articulations are available on the Transfer Center website.