Massachusetts Community Colleges
Business Administration Programs
Business administration courses across community colleges in this state, covering management, accounting, marketing, and economics.
6 colleges · 310 sections · 95 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Business administration is the most-completed associate degree at Massachusetts 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 6 MassCC institutions, this term's 310 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 Massachusetts 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.
Earnings & outcomes for Business Administration graduates
Federal College Scorecard data on what graduates of this program actually earn after completion. Where a school’s cohort is too small to publish, we show the national benchmark for the same field of study.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, per-program (4-digit CIP) data. CIP 5202 — Business Administration, Management and Operations. School cohorts are suppressed by the federal source when fewer than ~30 completers in the reporting cohort.
Colleges offering Business Administration
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill Community College | 108 | 18 | 37 | 238 | $56,038 |
| Middlesex Community College | 80 | 30 | 48 | 263 | $56,230 |
| Holyoke Community College | 48 | 21 | 27 | 123 | $50,052 |
| Springfield Technical Community College | 44 | 17 | 25 | 3 | — |
| Berkshire Community College | 17 | 12 | 11 | 20 | — |
| Greenfield Community College | 13 | 10 | 9 | 15 | — |
Business Administration Availability Snapshot
How business administration sections are being offered across 6 colleges in Massachusetts this term (310 sections total).
Delivery format
- online157 (51%)
- in person86 (28%)
- hybrid67 (22%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)96
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)41
- Evening (5 PM and after)23
- Asynchronous / TBA150
Start dates
Sections begin on 6 distinct dates. 25 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 63 distinct instructors across 6 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Berkshire Community College3 programs
Bristol Community College8 programs
Bunker Hill Community College7 programs
Cape Cod Community College12 programs
Greenfield Community College3 programs
Holyoke Community College8 programs
Massasoit Community College6 programs
MassBay Community College9 programs
Middlesex Community College14 programs
Mount Wachusett Community College1 program
Recommended Course Sequence
60 credits- ACC 101Principles Of Accounting I(3 cr)not offered
- ENG 101College Writing I(3 cr)not offered
- CIS 121Spreadsheet Applications (or Introduction to Information Systems)(3 cr)not offered
- MKT 142Marketing(3 cr)not offered
- MAT 143Statistics (or higher)(3 cr)not offered
- ACC 102Principles Of Accounting II(3 cr)not offered
- ACC 227Computerized Accounting(3 cr)not offered
- ENG 102College Writing II(3 cr)not offered
- SPC 113Speech(3 cr)not offered
- ACC 226Managerial Accounting I(3 cr)not offered
- ECO 101Macroeconomics(3 cr)not offered
- BUS 105Business Ethics(3 cr)not offered
- ACC 224Taxation(3 cr)not offered
- MGT 210Principles Of Management(3 cr)not offered
- MGT 250Strategic Management(3 cr)not offered
- BUS 201International Business(3 cr)not offered
- BUS 211Business Law I(3 cr)not offered
- FIN 250Basic Finance(3 cr)not offered
Source: College catalog
North Shore Community College26 programs
Northern Essex Community College7 programs
Quinsigamond Community College13 programs
Roxbury Community College2 programs
Springfield Technical Community College7 programs
Common Business Administration courses
- BUS 101Intro to Business(29 sections)
- ACC 101Accounting 1(20 sections)
- BUS 110Introduction to Business(19 sections)
- ACC 102Accounting 2(16 sections)
- ECO 140Principles of Macroeconomics(11 sections)
- ECO 201Macroeconomics(11 sections)
- ECO 202Microeconomics(11 sections)
- MGT 101Prin of Mgmt(7 sections)
- MKT 101Prin of Mrkt(7 sections)
- ECO 150Principles of Microeconomics(7 sections)
- BUS 115Computer Applications(6 sections)
- BUS 130Introduction to Entrepreneurship(6 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 Massachusetts’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
Massachusetts's typical pay is about 23% above the typical state — a strong sign of healthy local demand.
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 — Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts four-year university?
- Yes. Most MassCC 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts’s business administration programs stack up.
Other programs in Massachusetts
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.