Business & Information Technology Division

Business: Business Administration A.S.

Guy Devitt
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8744

Karen Evans
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8649

Karen Nagle
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8649

Program Summary

The Business Administration program is designed to provide a strong foundation for employment in business and to prepare the student for transfer to a four-year program. This program will provide a core of courses that will enable the student to view the total picture of general management. Graduates are prepared to:

• Understand the basic principles of management theory
• Understand fundamentals of accounting, marketing and computer technology
• Work with basic computer software packages
• Comprehend the business legal environment
• Communicate effectively in a business environment

Transfer Information

This program is geared to students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree. Articulation agreements have been developed with Rochester Institute of Technology, Niagara University, Franklin University, Cazenovia College, Roberts Wesleyan College, Paul Smith's College and several SUNY Colleges, just to name a few. Successful graduates of this program have transferred into business programs at other four-year public and private institutions. An entire list is available in our Academic Catalog.

Program of Study at Herkimer

Click Business Administration A.S. for the current program of study page.

Skill Requirements

Successful managers continually work on enhancing their human relations skills, conceptual skills and technical skills.

Nature of the Work

Managers are involved in daily planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions that will lead their organization to success.

Job Outlook

The Department of Labor website, www.dol.gov outlines positive job growth in the professional, scientific, and technical services. Management services will also grow rapidly spurred by the increased use of technology and the growing complexity of businesses. Click job forecast for more detailed information.