Colorado Community Colleges
Business Administration Programs
Business administration courses across community colleges in this state, covering management, accounting, marketing, and economics.
15 colleges · 421 sections · 40 unique courses · Summer 2026 · Updated today
Business administration is the most-completed associate degree at Colorado community colleges, and the most flexible — graduates step into operations and management roles at small businesses, transfer to four-year business schools, or use the degree as a foundation for an MBA. Across 15 CCCS institutions, this term's 421 sections cover management, marketing, finance, accounting, and economics — the same core curriculum a four-year business school would expect in years 1 and 2.
The associate degree typically takes two years full-time and articulates cleanly to most Colorado four-year business programs, so students can complete the first half of a BBA at community college tuition rates before transferring. Compare colleges below by award counts, online section availability, and graduate earnings to find the best fit.
Colleges offering Business Administration
Pick a college to see its full plan — every required course, which ones transfer to the school you want, and what’s open now.
Business Administration is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
| College | Sections | Courses | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Range Community College | 54 | 17 | 45 |
| Arapahoe Community College | 45 | 23 | 41 |
| Community College of Denver | 40 | 16 | 32 |
| Pikes Peak State College | 37 | 18 | 34 |
| Community College of Aurora | 30 | 16 | 29 |
| Red Rocks Community College | 30 | 19 | 30 |
| Otero College | 26 | 21 | 26 |
| Colorado Mountain College | 24 | 20 | 23 |
| Pueblo Community College | 23 | 18 | 23 |
| Colorado Northwestern Community College | 22 | 21 | 22 |
| Morgan Community College | 20 | 16 | 20 |
| Trinidad State College | 20 | 15 | 19 |
| Lamar Community College | 19 | 15 | 19 |
| Northeastern Junior College | 18 | 14 | 18 |
| Aims Community College | 13 | 8 | 5 |
Business Administration Availability Snapshot
How business administration sections are being offered across 15 colleges in Colorado this term (421 sections total).
Delivery format
- online380 (90%)
- in person19 (5%)
- hybrid16 (4%)
- zoom6 (1%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)16
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)7
- Evening (5 PM and after)7
- Asynchronous / TBA391
Start dates
Sections begin on 12 distinct dates. 399 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 88 distinct instructors across 15 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Aims Community College15 programs
Arapahoe Community College15 programs
Community College of Denver2 programs
Front Range Community College11 programs
Pueblo Community College10 programs
Red Rocks Community College14 programs
Common Business Administration courses
- BUS 1015Introduction to Business(52 sections)
- BUS 2016Legal Environment of Business(37 sections)
- ECO 2001Prin of Macroeconomics: SS1(34 sections)
- BUS 2026Business Statistics(33 sections)
- BUS 2017Business Communications(31 sections)
- ECO 2002Prin of Microeconomics: SS1(31 sections)
- ACC 1011Intro to Financial Accounting(26 sections)
- BUS 1016Personal Finance(24 sections)
- ACC 1012Intro to Managerial Accounting(20 sections)
- ACC 2011Intermediate Accounting I(12 sections)
- ACC 1001Fundamentals of Accounting(11 sections)
- ACC 1015Payroll Accounting(11 sections)
Career outlook for Business Administration graduates
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for the primary career outcome of this program (2024 OEWS release). Compare Colorado’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
Wage data reflects all workers in the occupation, not just recent CC graduates — entry-level pay is typically lower. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS.
Frequently asked questions
- Should I get an associate in business or transfer to a four-year school first?
- For most students, completing the associate first is cheaper — Colorado community college tuition is a fraction of four-year tuition, and the first two years of a BBA are largely general-education and intro business courses that transfer 1:1. The exception is students aiming for elite business schools that prefer freshmen admits.
- What jobs can I get with an associate in business?
- Office manager, assistant manager, sales representative, account coordinator, bookkeeper, and administrative supervisor are common entry points. Many graduates use the degree to formalize an existing role they were promoted into — companies often cover or reimburse the associate's tuition for employees moving from hourly to salaried positions.
- Does business credit transfer to a Colorado four-year university?
- Yes. Most CCCS business associate programs are articulated to the major state university business school under a guaranteed-transfer agreement. Compare colleges below — some have stronger transfer partnerships than others, and the right college can save you a full semester at four-year tuition rates.
- How long does an associate in business take?
- Two years full-time (4 semesters of 15 credits each), or three to four years part-time. Many Colorado programs offer evening and online sections specifically for working students completing the degree alongside a full-time job.
Compare Business Administration programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Colorado’s business administration programs stack up.
Other programs in Colorado
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.