Business Administration

SUNY Adirondack offers an Associate in Science (AS) degree in Business Administration that can be earned entirely online and parallels the first half of a bachelor’s degree. This degree is specifically designed for transfer to a four-year institution.

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This field of study prepares students for further education in concentrations such as accounting, finance, marketing, economics, human resources, and other business related programs. SUNY Adirondack offers a wealth of established transfer opportunities for its Business Administration students.

Graduates of the program have the option of completing a bachelor’s degree at top colleges, including:

  • The University at Albany
  • Empire State College
  • Siena College
  • Paul Smith's College
  • SUNY Plattsburgh

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Business Administration focuses on the management of all business operations and the critical decision making required for success in today’s fast-paced work environment. Students will learn the fundamentals of business planning, technology, interpersonal skills/communication, critical thinking and execution with a strong foundation in liberal arts. SUNY Adirondack blends practical business experiences with theory and teaches students how to apply these concepts in actual business situations through case studies, interactive sessions and internships.

Students will also take specialized courses in economics, law, ethics, and financial/managerial accounting. Please note: Those students not intending to transfer should consider either the Accounting or Management, Marketing & Entrepreneurship degree programs.

UNIQUE FEATURES

SUNY Adirondack offers small class sizes and access to dedicated faculty who have years of real-world business experience with Fortune 500 companies, CPA firms, and area businesses. Students will also have the opportunity to network with local business professionals at the annual business alumni dinner and career forums.

Other features of the Business Administration program include:

  • Access to the on-campus Business Resource Center
  • Membership in the Adirondack Business Club
  • One-to-one transfer counseling for selecting a 4-year school

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Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an ability to prepare and analyze business financial statements.
2. Demonstrate the ability to organize, analyze, manage and disseminate financial information.
3. Demonstrate effective oral and written communications skills.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of microeconomic and macroeconomics as they relate to the business environment.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical framework in today’s business environment.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of effective public speaking techniques.
7. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer software application to analyze and present business information.