Business Administration

Semester One	Credits
ACS102	The College Experience	3.00
BUS101	Prin of Acct I	3.00
ENG101	English Comp. I	3.00
IST120	or CIS141: Microcomp Apps	3.00
MAT103+	Math 103 or above	3.00
SSI221	Economics I: Micro	3.00

Semester Two	Credits
BUS102	Prin of Acct II	3.00
ENG102	English Comp. II	3.00
HUMELECT	Humanities Electives	3.00
SCIELECT	Lab Sci Elec See Hrs/Rec	4.00
SSI222	Economics II: Macro	3.00

Semester Three
BUS131	Management I	3.00
BUS221	Business Law 1	3.00
HUMELECT	Humanities Electives	3.00
SCIELECT	Lab Sci Elec See Hrs/Rec	4.00
SSI122	General Psychology	3.00
ACS102	The College Experience	3.00
BUS101	Prin of Acct I	3.00
ENG101	English Comp. I	3.00
IST120	or CIS141: Microcomp Apps	3.00
MAT103+	Math 103 or above	3.00
SSI221	Economics I: Micro	3.00

Semester Four
BUS141	Marketing	3.00
BUS203	Managerial Accounting	3.00
BUS206	Intro to Finance	3.00
HUMELECT	Humanities Electives	3.00
SSIELECT	Social Science Electives	3.00
BUS102	Prin of Acct II	3.00
ENG102	English Comp. II	3.00
HUMELECT	Humanities Electives	3.00
SCIELECT	Lab Sci Elec See Hrs/Rec	4.00
SSI222	Economics II: Macro	3.00

Department Mission Statement

At Roxbury Community College, our Business Degree Program is dedicated to empowering students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical framework necessary for success in the dynamic world of business. Through innovative instruction, practical experiences, and personalized support, we strive to cultivate critical thinking, leadership, and professionalism in our students. Our mission is to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality education that prepares graduates to excel in diverse business environments, contribute to their communities, and pursue lifelong learning and career advancement.

Potential Career Path

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.

Transfer Opportunities

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.

Program Faculty

Business Administration

First Name	Last Name	Title	Department	Phone	Email	Room
Sharlene	Malcolm	Full Time Business Faculty	Business Department - Academic Programs		smalcolm@rcc.mass.edu	3-455D
Gregory	Karas	Full Time Business Faculty	Business Department - Academic Programs		gkaras@rcc.mass.edu	3-455F
Osazee	Owens	Adjunct Professor	Business Department - Academic Programs	617-427-0060 x5217	oowens@rcc.mass.edu
Philip	Brown	Full Time Business Faculty	Business Department - Academic Programs	857-701-1481	pbrown1@rcc.mass.edu	3-455E
Nicole	Smith	Adjunct Faculty	Business Department - Academic Programs		nsmith@rcc.mass.edu
Janai	Mungalsingh	Adjunct Professor	Business Department - Academic Programs	617-427-0060 x5212	jmungalsingh@rcc.mass.edu
Varnel	Antoine	Adjunct Professor	Business Department - Academic Programs	617-427-0060 x5116	vantoine@rcc.mass.edu
Alfonsina	Andreottola	Adjunct Professor	Business Department - Academic Programs		aminch@rcc.mass.edu
Prince	Danquah	Adjunct Professor	Business Department - Academic Programs	617-427-0060 x5164	pdanquah@rcc.mass.edu	Business Administration

Learning Outcomes

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.

Business Administration

Business Administration

Course Requirements