Business & Information Technology Division

Business: Business Administration A.A.S.

Janet Evelyn-Dorsey
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8240

Guy Devitt
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8744

Karen Evans
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8649

Karen Nagle
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8649

Program Summary

The Business Administration program is designed to prepare students for a business career by providing them with the skills necessary to move into responsible entry-level management positions in public and private industry. The curriculum provides an overview of business operations necessary for today’s manager. Graduates are prepared to:

• Understand fundamentals of accounting, management theory, marketing and computer technology
• Deal effectively with employee relations issues
• Work with basic computer software packages
• Apply management theory to work force operations
• Communicate effectively in a business environment

Program of Study at Herkimer

Click Business Administration A.A.S. for the current program of study page.

Skill Requirements

Successful managers continually work on enhancing their human relations skills, conceptual skills and technical skills.

Nature of the Work

Graduates of this program will be prepared for entry-level management positions.

Job Outlook

Graduates of this program have moved into entry-level management positions in local and national companies.

The Department of Labor website, www.dol.gov outlines positive job growth in the professional, scientific, and technical services. Management services will also grow rapidly spurred by the increased use of technology and the growing complexity of businesses. Click job forecast for more detailed information.