New York Community Colleges
Business Administration Programs
Business administration courses across community colleges in this state, covering management, accounting, marketing, and economics.
6 colleges · 93 sections · 88 unique courses · Spring 2026 · Updated today
Business administration is the most-completed associate degree at New York 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 CUNY institutions, this term's 93 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 York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough of Manhattan Community College | 33 | 32 | 25 | 1028 | $46,845 |
| Eugenio María de Hostos Community College | 23 | 23 | 17 | 122 | $39,271 |
| Bronx Community College | 17 | 17 | 7 | 239 | $44,854 |
| Kingsborough Community College | 9 | 9 | 5 | 335 | $49,004 |
| Stella and Charles Guttman Community College | 7 | 7 | 4 | 61 | $36,918 |
| Queensborough Community College | 4 | 4 | 1 | 392 | $42,696 |
Business Administration Availability Snapshot
How business administration sections are being offered across 6 colleges in New York this term (93 sections total).
Delivery format
- online59 (63%)
- in person33 (35%)
- hybrid1 (1%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)36
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)16
- Evening (5 PM and after)16
- Asynchronous / TBA25
Start dates
Sections begin on 3 distinct dates. 16 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 69 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.
Borough of Manhattan Community College6 programs
Bronx Community College4 programs
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College1 program
Degree Requirements - Associate in Science
60 creditsSee catalog for course list
General Education Requirements - Required Common Core
Major Requirements - Overall
30 creditsSee catalog for course list
Major Requirements - Core
- ACC 100Introduction to Accounting(2 cr)1 section
- ACC 101Accounting I(3 cr)1 section
- ACC 102Accounting II(3 cr)1 section
- BUS 100Business Fundamentals: The Contemporary Business Landscape(3 cr)1 section
- BUS 201Principles of Management(3 cr)1 section
- BUS 210Business Law I(3 cr)1 section
- BUS 215Business Applications Using Excel(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 120Introduction to Probability and Statistics(3 cr)2 sections
Source: College catalog
Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College3 programs
Kingsborough Community College3 programs
Queensborough Community College2 programs
Stella and Charles Guttman Community College1 program
Degree Requirements - Overall
60 creditsSee catalog for course list
Degree Requirements - Common Core
- ENGL 103Composition I(3 cr)1 section
- ENGL 203Composition II(3 cr)1 section
- MATH 103Statistics(3 cr)1 section
- MATH 103AStatistics A(1.5 cr)1 section
- MATH 103BStatistics B(1.5 cr)1 section
- MATH 120College Algebra & Trigonometry(3 cr)2 sections
- MATH 120.5College Algebra and Trigonometry with LAB(3 cr)not offered
- MATH 201Precalculus(3 cr)1 section
- BIOL 122Introduction to Biology: Earth & Environmental Science(3 cr)1 section
- CHEM 120Introduction to Biological Chemistry(3 cr)not offered
- BIOL 211General Biology I(4 cr)1 section
- BIOL 212Human Biology(4 cr)1 section
- AMST 103Introduction to Social Justice(3 cr)1 section
- AMST 203Civic Engagement in a Global Society(3 cr)1 section
- ECON 206International Political Economy(3 cr)1 section
- ART 120Perspectives in Photography(3 cr)1 section
- ART 200The Arts in New York City(3 cr)1 section
- ENGL 211Literature, Film, Theory(3 cr)1 section
- COMM 102Introduction to Media Studies(3 cr)1 section
- SOSC 111Ethnographic Methods at Work(3 cr)1 section
- SOSC 213Social Theory at Work(3 cr)not offered
- ECON 203Microeconomics(3 cr)1 section
- CHEM 110Introduction to Chemistry(3 cr)1 section
- CHEM 211General Chemistry I(4 cr)not offered
- SOCI 231Introduction to Urban Community Health(3 cr)1 section
- SCI 215Science and Society(3 cr)not offered
Major Requirements - Core
24 credits- ACCT 121Principles of Accounting I(3 cr)1 section
- ACCT 223Principles of Accounting II(3 cr)1 section
- MATH 210Calculus(4 cr)1 section
- BUSI 102Introduction to Business(3 cr)1 section
- BUSI 201Business Law & Ethics(3 cr)1 section
- ECON 201Macroeconomics(3 cr)1 section
- ECON 203Microeconomics(3 cr)1 section
- ECON 204Contemporary Economic Issues(3 cr)1 section
- INFT 203Introduction to Management Information Systems(3 cr)1 section
- MATH 120College Algebra & Trigonometry(3 cr)2 sections
- MATH 120.5College Algebra and Trigonometry with LAB(3 cr)not offered
- MATH 201Precalculus(3 cr)1 section
Major Requirements - Electives
3 creditsSource: College catalog
Common Business Administration courses
- BUS 110Business Law(4 sections)
- ACC 111College Accounting II(2 sections)
- ACC 150Computerized Accounting(2 sections)
- BUS 100Business Fundamentals(1 section)
- BUS 100WIntroduction to Business(1 section)
- BUS 104Introduction to Business(1 section)
- BUS 104HIntroduction to Business (Hon)(1 section)
- BUS 105Personal Financial Planning(1 section)
- BUS 150Business Communication(1 section)
- BUS 200Bus Org & Mgt(1 section)
- BUS 200HBus Org & Mgt (Honors)(1 section)
- BUS 201Principles of Management(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 York’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
New York's typical pay is about 29% 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 York 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 York four-year university?
- Yes. Most CUNY 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 York 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 York’s business administration programs stack up.
Other programs in New York
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.