Kansas Community Colleges
Business Administration Programs
Business administration courses across community colleges in this state, covering management, accounting, marketing, and economics.
10 colleges · 178 sections · 77 unique courses · Fall 2026
Business administration is the most-completed associate degree at Kansas 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 10 Kansas Board of Regents institutions, this term's 178 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 Kansas 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Community College | 47 | 18 | 21 |
| Fort Hays Tech | Northwest | 26 | 6 | 15 |
| Cowley County Community College | 25 | 14 | 25 |
| Allen County Community College | 19 | 8 | 15 |
| Dodge City Community College | 18 | 10 | 9 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | 14 | 3 | 14 |
| Independence Community College | 11 | 10 | 6 |
| Manhattan Area Technical College | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| Neosho County Community College | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Salina Area Technical College | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Business Administration Availability Snapshot
How business administration sections are being offered across 10 colleges in Kansas this term (178 sections total).
Delivery format
- online111 (62%)
- in person61 (34%)
- hybrid6 (3%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)59
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)25
- Evening (5 PM and after)1
- Asynchronous / TBA93
Start dates
Sections begin on 11 distinct dates. 24 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 49 distinct instructors across 10 colleges.
Common Business Administration courses
- FIN 205Prin of Prsn Finance(17 sections)
- ECON 0201Prin Macroeconomics(9 sections)
- BUS 130Financial Accounting(8 sections)
- BUS 120Introduction to Business(7 sections)
- BUS 210Financial Accounting(6 sections)
- BUS 101Introduction to Busi(6 sections)
- BUS 100Introduction to Business(4 sections)
- BUS 102Personal Finance(4 sections)
- BUS 105Accounting II(4 sections)
- ECON 0202Prin Microeconomics(4 sections)
- BUS 1311Introduction to Business(3 sections)
- BUS 149Human Relations(3 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 Kansas’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 — Kansas 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 Kansas four-year university?
- Yes. Most Kansas Board of Regents 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 Kansas 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 Kansas’s business administration programs stack up.
Other programs in Kansas
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.