Overview
The Associate in Science degree in Business Administration prepares students to meet the challenges of today’s dynamic business and economic environments. Whether one wants to begin a new career or advance in the business world, this degree provides students with a solid foundation in business practice and the skills they need to succeed in industry today.
Flexible
Currently working? Have a crazy, busy life outside of work? We have you covered. Our courses are offered in various modalities and times to suit your schedule. Don’t put your life on hold.
Transferable
This Business Administration associate degree can also be the start of an affordable and attainable path to a bachelor’s degree. Spend two years at WMCC, and then spend two more years at any college or university with whom we have agreements, such as Plymouth State University, Southern New Hampshire University, and Granite State College. Then, spend a lifetime bragging about how smart you are and how much money you saved!
Practical
Learn the skills you need to succeed immediately in a business environment. In addition to acquiring a solid foundation in accounting and business processes, students learn how to develop and market products, write business plans, navigate the affairs of Human Resources, and interpret the intricacies of Business Law. By the end of the degree, students will have completed an internship to put into practice all they have learned: a perfect recipe for career success.
First Year
Fall Semester | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
ACAD105W | Academic Readiness | 1 | 0 | 1 |
ACCT111W | Accounting I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BUS112W | Intro to Business Administration | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGL120W | College Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 |
MATH120W | Quantitative Reasoning | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Semester Totals | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester | ||||
ACT114W | Financial Accounting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BUS114W | Intro to Business Logic and Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
COMP110W | Business Computer Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ECON112W | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
MATH214W | Statistics | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Semester Totals | 16 | 0 | 16 | |
Total Credits for Year | 31 |
Second Year
Fall Semester | ||||
ACCT214W | Managerial Finance and Accounting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BUS201W | Introduction to Human Resources | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BUS214W | Management & Teamwork | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ECON111W | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGL211W | Professional Writing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester Totals | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester | ||||
BUS212W | Marketing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BUS215W | Business Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BUS216W | Business Plan Development | 3 | 0 | 3 |
BUS220W | Business Internship | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Humanities | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Science | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Semester Total | 15 | 3 | 16 | |
Total Credits for Year | 31 | |||
Total for A.S. Degree | 62 |
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be prepared to:
- Understand and explain fundamental leadership theories and practice in a classroom
environment. - Identify, explain, and apply skills in using software to present information and material
in an organized, professional way in front of small audiences. - Prepare a comprehensive business plan for the purpose of understanding all functions
of business from the cash flow statement in accounting to applying social media
marketing in management. - Interpret effective leadership skills that work with individual strengths and weaknesses
to develop a style that can be applied successfully in a small or medium size
organization. - Conduct appropriate, ethical analyses to business problems and offer logical solutions.
- Explain and apply basic business law theory and practice to common legal issues in a
small business. - Present a professional work ethic and demeanor in a management workplace
environment over an extended period of time.
Nikolaus Nutting
BusinessAssistant Professor of Business and Accounting / Department Chair of Business / Program Coordinator of Accounting and Business Administration
High School Programs | Dual Enrollment Credit Opportunities: |
Non-Traditional Career Pathways | Business and Community Pathways |
Transfer Agreements | Plymouth State University – Accounting/Business Southern New Hampshire University – Accounting/Business Administration New England College – 2+2 University of New Hampshire – BS Business Administration Granite State College – Accounting/Business Administration Keene State College – Business Administration Rivier University – Business Administration Franklin University – 2+2 |
Career Pathways | List specific job placement sites |
Career Credentials | |
Internship Opportunities | Field Placement: |
65 Credits Required
of students qualify for financial aid