Program Overview

The Management Pathway under the Business Administration Transfer degree program offers students a comprehensive foundation in business principles with a specialized focus on management. This Associate in Arts degree is designed to parallel the first two years of coursework at most four-year institutions, facilitating a seamless transfer into baccalaureate programs in management or related fields. With a well-rounded curriculum that covers key areas like production of goods and services, business processes and data analysis, and recruitment and employee relations this program will prepare you for the challenges and opportunities in the management sector. Upon graduation, you will earn a Business Administration Transfer Associate of Arts degree.

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 integrates core business courses with management-specific subjects, providing a well-rounded education tailored to the management sector.

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 management, principles and practices of effective human resource management, and legal environment of business. 

Courses include:

  • Principles of Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Business Law

For a full list of courses visit our Academic Catalog.

Graduates of the Management Pathway are prepared for a wide range of careers in the management sector or to continue their education at a four-year institution. Potential career paths include:

  • Operations Manager
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Business Analyst
  • Project Manager

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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