Program Overview

The Business Administration Transfer degree is a flexible transfer program that provides a comprehensive foundation for students aiming to pursue a bachelor's degree in business-related fields. Students may choose from discipline-specific pathways such as Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Management, High-Tech Manufacturing Management, Hospitality, Management or Marketing, or a general Business Administration option for broader or interdisciplinary interests. The program is designed to parallel the first two years of coursework at most four-year institutions, facilitating a seamless transfer into baccalaureate programs. With a well-rounded curriculum that covers key areas like accounting, economics, business law, and management, this program will prepare you for the challenges and opportunities in the fast-paced world of business.

Program Highlights

  • The BAT program is part of the MassTransfer program, ensuring eligibility for transfer to public Massachusetts state universities or UMASS system institutions with junior status in the major of business.
  • Courses are available during the day, evening, and online, accommodating diverse schedules and learning preferences.
  • The program offers a balanced mix of business and liberal arts courses, providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for various business disciplines.

Focus Your Business Administration Transfer Degree

The Business Administration pathways allow you to specialize on specific subjects within the degree program. Upon graduation, you will earn a Business Administration Transfer Associate of Arts degree with a focus on the pathway of your choosing. You can also follow a general Business Administration pathway without declaring a specific concentration.

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Program Details

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Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

Courses typically cover fundamentals of financial accounting, concepts and strategies behind marketing, legal environment of business, principles of microeconomics, leadership, motivation, and group dynamics, and essential communication skills needed in the business world. 

Courses include:

  • Principles of Marketing
  • Business Law
  • Principles of Management
  • Computer Applications for Business

For a full list of courses visit our Academic Catalog.

Graduates of the Business Administration Transfer Degree program are prepared for a wide range of careers in the business world or to continue their education at a four-year institution. Some potential career paths include:

  • Bookkeeper
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Bank Teller
  • Financial Services Assistant
  • Retail Manager
  • Marketing Assistant

The Business Administration Transfer Degree program is designed with transfer in mind. After completing your associate degree, you will have a seamless transition to a four-year university to complete your bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field. Students are encouraged to consult with academic advisors to explore transfer agreements and plan their academic pathways accordingly.

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Please note the data above reflects a degree in the listed program

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North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.

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