Business Administration

RCC graduates with an associate degree in Business Administration can immediately gain employment in a variety of roles.  Recent graduates have obtained employment as financial managers, financial advisors, business analysts, project managers, operations managers, and more.  Graduates of the program are also positioned to successfully launch their own businesses, or pursue a four-year degree in business administration or business management. 

MassTransfer - Through the MassTransfer program, your business administration degree from RCC transfers as two years of completed work towards at Bachelor's degree at most state colleges and universities.  Review the A2B pathways on the MassTransfer website. 

After earning / receiving an Associate Degree in Business Administration, students will be able to:  

• Think Critically: Graduates of business administration programs should be able to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions.  
• Communicate Effectively: Graduates should be able to communicate clearly and persuasively in a variety of settings, including written reports, oral presentations, and interpersonal interactions with various stakeholders including clients, colleagues, and investors.  
• Exhibit Leadership: Graduates should be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively lead and manage teams and resources in various business contexts to achieve organizational goals.  
• Utilize ethical decision-making processes: Graduates should be able to identify, understand, and make ethical/socially responsible decisions and know the potential impact those decisions have in the business context.
• Embrace a global perspective: Graduates should have an understanding of the global business environment, including international trade, cross-cultural communication, and global market trends.  
• Promote an entrepreneurial mindset: Graduates should have the skills and mindset to identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities to innovate and create value in a variety of settings, including starting and running their own businesses.  
• Utilize strategic thinking: Graduates should be able to analyze complex business problems and develop innovative solutions using critical thinking and strategic planning skills.  
• Understand the importance of financial management: Graduates should be able to manage financial resources, including budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing financial statements.  
• Employ marketing knowledge: Graduates should be familiar with marketing principles and be able to develop marketing strategies for businesses. 
• Apply learned information technology skills: Graduates should be familiar with information technology systems and be able to use technology to improve business operations.