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Business Administration Degree/Certificate Programs

The academic programs and courses provided by the Business Administration department equip students with the knowledge, tools, skill sets and practical experience to be competitive in job markets as well as prepare those who desire to continue their education and pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students are also challenged and encouraged by subject matter experts, and participate in fully active classroom instruction including both lecture and practical application knowledge delivered both on-campus or in distance learning environments.  In addition, there are opportunities for personal growth and social interaction through engagement events, guest speakers, and student organizations.

Program options offered through the Business Administration department include Associate in Arts Degrees, Associate in Applied Science Degrees and Proficiency Certificates.

  • Associate in Arts (A.A.): A degree for those who plan to transfer to bachelor’s degree-granting institutions.
  • Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S): A degree that provides students career-specific skills leading directly to employment. Students with this degree may also transfer to bachelor’s degree-granting institutions.
  • Proficiency Certificates: Proficiency certificates are short-term, focused course offerings that are primarily developed to prepare students for employment. Students may also continue their education, since all credits received through the proficiency certificates can potentially transfer seamlessly into an associate’s degree program in a related field. 

Academic Offerings 

Business Administration

Business Leadership, Fashion and Hospitality

Transportation Technologies

Academic Advisors

Academic Advisors see students by scheduled appointment only. Please contact the front desk staff (BG-12) to schedule an appointment with your advisor at (215) 751-8777, or book an appointment online through Starfish.

Department of Business Administration assigned Advisors 

Stephanie GravesStephanie Graves, sgraves@ccp.edu

Kristen MiahKristen Miah, kmiah@ccp.edu

Jason RoscoeJason Roscoe, jroscoe@ccp.edu

Additionally, Curriculum and Program Coordinators serve as Faculty Advisors and are a great resource for students when they have questions or concerns regarding their academic degree programs.

Degree/Certificate Program Descriptions

Academic Programs

If you are uncertain which career path to choose, a description of each academic program can be found below:

 

Accounting

The Accounting degree program provides strong training in accounting theory and the use of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These skills prepare students to begin a career as a junior accountant, accounts receivable or accounts payable clerk, bookkeeper, or tax preparer. The required courses for this program allow students to use general ledger software which is highly sought out in the accounting field, learn managerial and cost accounting concepts, interpret financial statements to make accurate economics decisions, and effectively present financial information through verbal and written communications.

Earning this degree will give you the knowledge and skills required to meet state requirements, and make you eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

Accounting Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate

The Accounting Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate provides courses that allow students to maintain a career as accounting paraprofessionals within various industries including business, government, and non-profit organizations. This 16 credit-hour certificate teaches concepts such as the use of computer ledger software to record and analyze financial transactions, financial statement preparation that adheres to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and managerial accounting concepts. The proficiency certificate allows students to gain hands-on experience from knowledgeable instructors that will prepare them for entry-level jobs in the workforce or continue their education at the College by earning the A.A.S. degree in Accounting.

Accounting Proficiency Certificate (Post-Baccalaureate)

The Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Proficiency Certificate is designed for students who have already completed a bachelor's degree in a non-accounting field of study and are looking for a career change as an accountant. Earning this certificate will give students the knowledge and skills required to meet the state requirements and sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. The accounting courses in this program of study are also all available online, allowing students to pursue their career goals wherever it's most convenient for them.

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology and Automotive Service programs located at the West Regional campus offer a wide range of flexible academic offerings and courses taught by master-level certified ASE instructors. 

Current program options include:

A.A.S in Automotive Technology

Automotive Service I Proficiency Certificate

Automotive Service II Proficiency Certificate

Advanced Automotive Repair Professional Proficiency Certificate

The Automotive Technology degree program is accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation and prepares students to reach their career goals through stimulating, hands-on, modern, affordable education. Through this program, students have the option to earn industry-recognized certifications and gain work experience through internships while they work with the latest automotive diagnostic equipment & vehicles on campus.

Students who complete the Proficiency Certificate I or II will be prepared to obtain employment in small shops, dealerships, or franchise-based repair facilities. When completed, the courses from these certificates may be applied towards the Automotive Technology Associate’s Degree.

Currently, the Automotive Technology programs also have manufacturer partnerships with Nissan of North America and Ford Motor Company through the Nissan Technician Training Academy (link to appropriate page) and Ford Technical Career Entry Program - Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR) (link to appropriate page). Students enrolled in the Automotive Technology AAS program, or the Automotive Service Proficiency Certificate I or Proficiency Certificate II programs are able to participate in the manufacturer programs.

Read about our manufacturer partners.

Business – Accelerated

The Business - Accelerated program is a select enrollment program located at the Northwest Regional campus that allows motivated students to learn what it takes to be an effective member of the business community and prepares them to transfer to a four-year business school, in just 21 months. Select students start and complete the program in a cohort, moving through the accelerated program together taking one course during four-week terms or two courses during seven-week terms all year-round. All courses are offered in either an online or hybrid format, with on-campus sessions held on Saturday’s. To remain in the program, students are required to enroll in program courses when, and in the sequence, they are offered for the student’s cohort.

The accelerated business degree option requires the same courses in the Business-General curriculum but in a different sequence and format.

Business - General

The Business General degree provides a strong foundation for transfer to a four-year school and diverse career opportunities. Students who complete this degree can begin working toward a career in Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Management, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Economics or other related fields. This degree provides students with a wide range of skills necessary for transfer and success in a bachelor’s degree program, such as: Preparing, understanding and discussing basic financial statements verbally and in writing; Analyzing and evaluating the legal, economic and social impact of business decisions and activities, and; Explaining the historical role of business in different societal and economic systems. These in-demand skills will allow for quick entry into the workforce as almost every industry employs individuals with a business education, including: banking, healthcare, education, government, real estate, retail, finance and insurance, transportation and logistics, advanced manufacturing, advertising and many more.

Business Leadership

This Business Leadership degree is intended for students who are looking for an associate’s degree that they can put to immediate use in many different business fields. Through completion of the Business Leadership program, students will be able to advance in their current careers or jump start a new one having earned leadership skills in several areas such as: Problem solving, cultural competence, data analysis, organizational design, and customer service.

The program also allows students to earn credits in a complimentary discipline. The Business Leadership program requires that students complete a set of courses (15.0 credits) in a separate area of interest to further complement their degree. Students can dual enroll in a proficiency certificate of their choice in areas including, but not limited to: Automotive Service, Computer Programming, Corporate Social Responsibility, Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Retail & Customer Service, Tourism & Hospitality Management, or Web Development; or complete an approved sequence of courses. *Courses completed in a complimentary discipline require department head approval.

This degree is optimal for someone already working in the field who is limited from career advancement because of a lack of degree or leadership skills, or someone looking to change careers.

Corporate Social Responsibility Proficiency Certificate

The Corporate Social Responsibility proficiency certificate is for students who wish to gain a business perspective on corporate social responsibility and who seek employment in businesses, non-profit organizations, or government agencies that have an increasing commitment to corporate social responsibility principles. Students within this program gain a competitive advantage by learning about environmentally sustainable technology and responsible stakeholder relationships, in addition to gaining skills in systems and critical thinking, monitoring and evaluating programs, and conducting local research. When completed, the Corporate Social Responsibility proficiency certificate courses can be applied to the Business Leadership Associate’s Degree. 

The Corporate Social Responsibility certificate is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. This program is valid for 90 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For additional information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts degree program is certified by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and provides students with a culinary education that has depth and breadth as well as crucial work experience. Students enrolled in the Culinary Arts program work in state-of-the-art commercial kitchens building skills and understanding of food and beverage management. The Culinary Arts program is also designed to expose students to a broad range of career options to which they can add depth and specificity through their work experience during and upon completing the curriculum. Graduates of the program are prepared for positions as chefs, cooks and kitchen workers in restaurants, schools, health care and university food operations, and other institutions.

Students who earn a proficiency certificate in Culinary Arts I and Culinary Arts II learn the principles of cooking, baking, and food safety as well as key business management skills. Completed coursework from the certificates can be applied to the Culinary Arts Associate’s degree.

Entrepreneurship Proficiency Certificate

The Entrepreneurship Proficiency Certificate is a 16 credit-hour program for students who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs. Students learn the basics of how to launch an entrepreneurial venture including planning, funding, accounting, marketing, and law for the entrepreneur. Upon successful completion of the Entrepreneurship Proficiency Certificate, the students will be able to: Describe the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur and explain the key aspects of entrepreneurship, develop a marketing plan for an entrepreneurial venture, apply key financial, accounting, licensing, & legal concepts to an entrepreneurial venture, and develop a business plan including a concept statement, feasibility study, and business model.

When completed, the Entrepreneurship proficiency certificate courses can be applied to the Business Leadership Associate’s Degree. 

Fashion Merchandising & Marketing

The Fashion Merchandising and Marketing degree program prepares students for early career jobs in fashion merchandising and fashion marketing, beyond the entry-level retail associate position. Merchandising is an integral part of how people interact with products and services. This program focuses on building a foundation in the history of fashion, textiles, consumer behavior, customer relationship management, advertising, marketing, PR, buying, allocations, private label development, inventory management and digital commerce. This program serves students who intend to pursue a career in retail merchandising or marketing, or who wish to explore entrepreneurship with the desire of opening their own retail store or service business.

Students in this degree develop meaningful understanding through experiential learning embedded in curriculum; specifically, in the retail experience which examines how to create an in-store experience that entices the customer to come, stay, and buy. Students will also have the opportunity to gain work experience that advances practice skills and builds confidence through a variety of retail and shopping zone experiences.

In addition to the degree, a Fashion Retail Sales and Customer Service Proficiency Certificate is available and there are optional National Retail Federation certifications in Customer Service and Sales, Advanced Customer Service and Sales, and Retail Industry Fundamentals. Courses are explicitly designed to prepare students who desire to obtain these certifications or transfer to local bachelor completion programs.

Tourism & Hospitality Management

The Tourism and Hospitality Management degree prepares students to either enter the workforce at a supervisor level or transfer to a Hospitality program at a four-year college or university. Through this program, students gain an understanding of the management principles and theories that put them on the path towards a rewarding career in various segments of the hospitality industry, such as: Cruises, sales, events, gaming and casinos, hotels, restaurants, and tourism. Students gain hands-on experience through various course assignments and requirements. Upon completion of the degree, students will be ServSafe certified and TIPS training certified, providing a competitive and financial advantage in the job market. Graduates of the program are prepared for positions such as front desk assistant manager, banquet captain, beverage operations supervisor, concierge supervisor, customer service manager, and event coordinator.

Students may also earn a proficiency certificate in Tourism & Hospitality Management where they learn about careers in lodging and restaurants, marketing, and management in the hospitality industry. Students are able to further build upon that foundation and complete an A.A. in Tourism & Hospitality Management upon completion of the certificate.

Philadelphia continues to grow the tourism market and students in these programs get to connect with industry partners all over the city to prepare to launch their careers.