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Business Administration

Business Administration

Empower Your Business Journey

Ready to seize business opportunities and shape your career path? Join Jackson State Community College's Business Administration Pathway and equip yourself with the skills to thrive in the dynamic business world. Whether pursuing entry-level positions or preparing for advanced studies, our accredited program offers a solid foundation for success. Take the first step towards a rewarding career journey today!

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Students completing a bachelor’s degree in business administration have various opportunities in business administration, economics, finance, management, and marketing. Most careers require a bachelor’s degree, so the Associate of Science in Business Administration is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of the bachelor’s degree in a community college setting, providing the opportunity to work closely with business faculty.

Explore a Sample Course Schedule

Fall Semester

Rubric Course Hrs
ENGL 1010 English Composition I 3
MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra 3
COL 1030 College to Career Navigation 3
  Natural Science Course 4
INFS 1010 Computer Applications 3
Total Credits 16

Spring Semester

Rubric Course Hrs
ENGL 1020 English Composition II 3
MATH 1830 Applied Calculus 3
  Humanities Course 3
  Natural Science Course 4
  Guided Elective 1
Total Credits 14

Fall Semester

Rubric Course Hrs
HIST XXXX History Course 3
COMM 2025 Fundamentals of Communication 3
  Humanities Course 3
ACCT 1010 Principles of Accounting I 3
ECON 2100 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Total Credits 15

Spring Semester

Rubric Course Hrs
HIST XXXX History Course 3
ENGL XXXX Literature Course 3
MATH 1530 Introductory Statistics 3
ACCT 1020 Principles of Accounting II 3
ECON 2200 Principles of Microeconomics 3
Total Credits 15

 

 

Tennessee Transfer Pathway 

Course credits at Jackson State transfer to any Tennessee Public institution (and some private institutions), allowing you to transfer to your chosen Bachelor's degree program.

 

ACBSP Accredited

The Business Administration program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and offers transfer-ready coursework and hands-on learning experiences.

 

33

Four-Year Institutions

Our Credits Transfer to in Tennessee

7,800+

Number of Transfer Students

Over a 5-year period

31

Individual Pathways

Seven Academic Focus Areas

Career Outlook

Career and Salary Information

The following is a list of career choices that may be obtained upon completing a bachelor's degree or higher in this discipline. Please visit the following website: http://www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information, and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Career

Beginning Salary with Bachelor's Degree in TN

Experienced Salary Median

Sales Manager

$56,760

$91,610

Human Resources Specialist

$30,990

$52,900

Further education, such as a bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, can unlock specialized career opportunities and advancement. Transfer opportunities to four-year colleges or universities provide a pathway for continued education and expanded career prospects in the dynamic field of Business Administration.

 

Business & Accounting Accreditation Information

The Associate of Applied Science in Business, the Associate of Science in Accounting, and the Associate of Science in Business Administration are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 phone 913-339-9356 info@acbsp.org ).

ACBSP Global Business Accreditation
We are ACBSP accredited!
ACBSP 2021 Response Letter
2021 Quality Assurance Report
10-Year Reaffirmation Self Study Dec 2016
ACBSP Reaffirmation Award Letter

 

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