New Hampshire Community Colleges
Business Administration Programs
Business administration courses across community colleges in this state, covering management, accounting, marketing, and economics.
6 colleges · 48 sections · 46 unique courses · Summer 2027 · Updated today
Business administration is the most-completed associate degree at New Hampshire 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 CCSNH institutions, this term's 48 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 New Hampshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Community College | 17 | 15 | 15 | 36 | — |
| Great Bay Community College | 11 | 11 | 9 | 72 | — |
| NHTI, Concord's Community College | 11 | 11 | 11 | 66 | $52,575 |
| Lakes Region Community College | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | — |
| River Valley Community College | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | — |
| White Mountains Community College | 1 | 1 | — | 11 | — |
Business Administration Availability Snapshot
How business administration sections are being offered across 6 colleges in New Hampshire this term (48 sections total).
Delivery format
- online43 (90%)
- in person5 (10%)
When sections meet
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)1
- Evening (5 PM and after)5
- Asynchronous / TBA42
Start dates
Sections begin on 5 distinct dates. 23 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 13 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.
Great Bay Community College8 programs
Lakes Region Community College2 programs
Manchester Community College5 programs
NHTI, Concord's Community College3 programs
White Mountains Community College2 programs
Common Business Administration courses
- ACCT 113MIntroduction to Accounting and Financial Reporting I(2 sections)
- ECON 134MMacroeconomics(2 sections)
- BUS 101CIntroduction to Business(1 section)
- BUS 101GIntroduction to Business(1 section)
- BUS 101LIntroduction to Business(1 section)
- BUS 101RIntro to Business(1 section)
- BUS 110MIntroduction to Business(1 section)
- BUS 114GManagement(1 section)
- BUS 114MBusiness Management(1 section)
- BUS 124MEntrepreneurship and Small Business Management(1 section)
- BUS 160LPrinciples of Marketing(1 section)
- BUS 170CPrinciples of Marketing(1 section)
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 New Hampshire’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
New Hampshire's typical pay is about 6% 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 — New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire four-year university?
- Yes. Most CCSNH 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire’s business administration programs stack up.
Other programs in New Hampshire
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