Business Designation
CurriculumColorado Guaranteed Transfer, Accelerated
Offered in the Classroom & 100% Online
- AA Associate of Arts Degree | 60 Credits
Warren Buffet, Oprah Winfrey, and Bill Gates may have succeeded with hard work and a bit of luck, but they started with the basics. Those basics include accounting, management, marketing, economics, and politics in the global business market — all offered through CCD's business administration program. This program allows you to earn a number of different degrees and certificates. These programs are designed to prepare you for an entry-level position in business or to launch you from a two-year associate degree to transfer to a four-year college or university.
Here at CCD, you'll complete one of four associate degree programs, including business, management, and marketing. With core classes in public speaking, accounting, communication, and science, you’ll be on your way to not only furthering your career but also gain valuable skills other candidates will lack.
Academic support is provided through CCD’s Excel Zone.
CCD Online offers fully online certificates and degrees, and individual online courses to help match your busy schedule. This program offers between 70 and 100 percent of its degree either online or through a hybrid program.
Your first step is to see if online learning is right for you. Online and hybrid environments offer much more flexibility but require more self-direction and self-discipline. Certain work habits, learning styles and skills contribute to a successful online or hybrid learning experience.
Online Experience Questions?
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Most of the business programs are eligible for federal financial aid. Certificates in supply chain management and customer service are not eligible for federal student aid. The customer service certificate is eligible for a short-term certificate scholarship, learn more.
Your first step is to connect with the Financial Aid office to discover how you can afford college. Our dedicated staff and support services help you wade through all the legal language and get you past the first hurdle to completing your educational goals.
In addition, CCD has $1,000,000 available in scholarships. Apply at CCD.edu/Scholarships.
Complete CCD’s business administration degree and transfer seamlessly into the bachelor program of your choice. These guides help keep you on track to your goal.
Complete our associate of Business degree and then transfer to
the University of Colorado, Denver and complete a degree in
Metropolitan State University and complete a degree in
Complete our associate in Business Administration - Management and then transfer to
Complete our associate in Business Administration - Marketing and then transfer to
The Cooperative Education (BUS 287) course is available to A.A.S. degree students.
This course provides the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to your educational program and occupational objectives. You'll be placed at approved workstations related to your program of study and work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor/coordinator.
The employment of administrative services managers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Business tasks will remain important in a wide range of industries.
By studying business administration, you are opening the doors to careers in a vast majority of industries.
How Much Can I Expect to Earn?
Salaries vary, depending on the position. The median annual wage for administrative assistants was $39,680 per year ($19.08 per hour) in 2021 and the median wage for administrative services managers was $99,290 per year ($47.73 per hour) in 2021.
The information provided here is by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Total of 2019 Graduates |
Total Students Employed in their Field of Study |
Total Students Who Have Transferred to 4-Year Degree or Other Institution |
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18 |
6 |
2 |
The customer service and entrepreneurship certificates both seamlessly transfer to the Associate of Applied Science in marketing. Complete a certificate and start working while you study and finish your associate degree.