Missouri Community Colleges
Business Administration Programs
Business administration courses across community colleges in this state, covering management, accounting, marketing, and economics.
8 colleges · 370 sections · 97 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Business administration is the most-completed associate degree at Missouri 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 8 MCCA institutions, this term's 370 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 Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozarks Technical Community College | 119 | 23 | — |
| St Charles Community College | 60 | 16 | 29 |
| Jefferson College | 51 | 24 | 29 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | 43 | 12 | 22 |
| East Central College | 42 | 16 | 26 |
| Mineral Area College | 27 | 9 | 13 |
| Crowder College | 15 | 5 | 7 |
| State Fair Community College | 13 | 5 | 5 |
Business Administration Availability Snapshot
How business administration sections are being offered across 8 colleges in Missouri this term (370 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person231 (62%)
- online130 (35%)
- hybrid8 (2%)
- zoom1 (0%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)111
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)38
- Evening (5 PM and after)18
- Asynchronous / TBA203
Start dates
Sections begin on 7 distinct dates. 32 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 89 distinct instructors across 8 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Saint Louis Community College3 programs
St Charles Community College13 programs
Common Business Administration courses
- BUS 110Intro to Business(26 sections)
- BUS 101Intro to Business(24 sections)
- ACCT 101Accounting Principles I(14 sections)
- ACC 220PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I(13 sections)
- ECO 270PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS(13 sections)
- BUS 115Business Ethics(12 sections)
- BUS 140BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS(11 sections)
- BUS 105Business Ethics(10 sections)
- ECON 210Macroeconomics(10 sections)
- BUS 160BUSINESS LAW(9 sections)
- BUS 1190Business Ethics MOTR PHIL102P - 2020(8 sections)
- ECO 101Prin Macroeconomics(8 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 Missouri’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
Missouri's typical pay is about 23% below the typical state — common for lower cost-of-living states, but worth weighing against tuition savings.
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 — Missouri 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 Missouri four-year university?
- Yes. Most MCCA 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 Missouri 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 Missouri’s business administration programs stack up.
Other programs in Missouri
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.