Business Administration - Program Overview
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Skills for your career and knowledge for the long run
There檚 a theory that written language evolved because bookkeepers needed better records. Retail, wholesale, business-to-business, industrial, start-ups攅very organization, even a nonprofit, has a business side, where relationships are built, and goods and services are delivered.
Find your role in the enterprise. Keep business humming or keep the books. Invent the next big app or help popularize the arts. The business side of life needs you.
Why study Business Administration with us?
Whether your goal is to go to work in a new role as soon as possible, earn a bachelor檚 degree攐r maybe both敽诹仙缜 has a path for you.
Work with our Academic Success Advisors to match your education to your goals. If a bachelor檚 degree is in your plans, work with us early to plan your transfer to a 4-year institution. We can also recommend schools that fit your future goals.
Your instructors know you by name攏ot by number. At 黑料社区, the instructors are teachers first, and researchers second. They dedicate their careers to helping you learn and understand the significance of all aspects of business to the way we live.
You learn the same material studied at 4-year schools, while you receive the personal attention and feedback possible only in small class sizes.
Highlights
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Online Classes Available
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Financial Aid / Scholarship Opportunities
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Degrees & Certificates
For degree-seeking students planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university for a bachelor檚 degree.
Transfer degree programs are built around general education classes that lead to an associate degree designed to transfer to a 4-year school. 黑料社区 participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) to ensure that approved courses will transfer to other participating colleges and universities. Transfer degrees typically take 2 years of full-time enrollment to complete.
For degree-seeking students who want to start a new career or advance their current career.
Full-time students can earn an Associate Degree in Applied Science (A.A.S.) at 黑料社区 in two years. Gain job-ready skills from experienced instructors and work-based experience from apprenticeships and internships. Some of the courses can even earn college credits, which can transfer to a 4-year college or university to apply toward a bachelor's degree.
For certificate-seeking students who want to earn job skills for entry-level occupations or increase their career opportunities.
You can complete a certificate in less than two years. Many certificate programs include career degree courses, allowing you to stack certificates toward an A.A.S. degree.
Need help getting started?
Ask us for help. Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) will help you:
- complete the admission process
- choose an academic program
- enroll in first-semester classes
- get access to helpful resources
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Transfer Degree
Business Administration A.A.
- Cost
- $11,200* (estimated)
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Career Degree
Business Administration A.A.S.
- Cost
- $11,200* (estimated)
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Career Certificate
Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management Certificate
- Cost
- $3,325* (estimated)
- Stackable Certificate
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New
Career Certificate
Human Resources Management Certificate
- Cost
- $4,025* (estimated)
- Stackable Certificate
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Career Certificate
Marketing Certificate
- Cost
- $4,025* (estimated)
- Stackable Certificate
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Career Certificate
Supervision Certificate
- Cost
- $4,025* (estimated)
- Stackable Certificate
*Estimated cost is based on the minimum number of credit hours to complete the program. This estimate includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees for the 2026-2027 academic year, before financial aid, including grants, loans and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at 黑料社区. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.
Courses in the program
Build your foundation with business and math courses. Then, mix in some social sciences or other electives that match your interests and goals.
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