South Carolina Community Colleges
Business Administration Programs
Business administration courses across community colleges in this state, covering management, accounting, marketing, and economics.
9 colleges · 368 sections · 69 unique courses · Summer 2026 · Updated today
Business administration is the most-completed associate degree at South Carolina 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 9 SCTCS institutions, this term's 368 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 South Carolina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | 91 | 36 | 56 | — | — |
| Midlands Technical College | 68 | 34 | 45 | 64 | $46,561 |
| Trident Technical College | 57 | 30 | — | 111 | — |
| Tri-County Technical College | 48 | 16 | — | 59 | $40,059 |
| Greenville Technical College | 37 | 23 | 35 | 144 | — |
| Piedmont Technical College | 37 | 21 | 30 | — | — |
| Aiken Technical College | 15 | 15 | 3 | 13 | — |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | 10 | 10 | 6 | 45 | $49,393 |
| Denmark Technical College | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — |
Business Administration Availability Snapshot
How business administration sections are being offered across 9 colleges in South Carolina this term (368 sections total).
Delivery format
- online176 (48%)
- in person153 (42%)
- hybrid35 (10%)
- zoom4 (1%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)52
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)26
- Evening (5 PM and after)13
- Asynchronous / TBA277
Start dates
Sections begin on 12 distinct dates. 88 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 99 distinct instructors across 9 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Central Carolina Technical College4 programs
Spartanburg Community College14 programs
Trident Technical College20 programs
York Technical College12 programs
Common Business Administration courses
- ACC 101Accounting I(30 sections)
- BUS 101Introduction to Business(28 sections)
- MGT 101Princ of Management(28 sections)
- ECO 211Microeconomics(26 sections)
- MKT 101Marketing(24 sections)
- ECO 210Macroeconomics(23 sections)
- ACC 102Accounting Principles II(21 sections)
- BUS 121Business Law I(19 sections)
- BUS 130Business Communications(8 sections)
- MGT 201Human Resource Mgt(8 sections)
- MGT 120Small Business Management(6 sections)
- MGT 240Management Decision Making(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 South Carolina’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
South Carolina's typical pay for this occupation is roughly in line with the national picture.
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 — South Carolina 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 South Carolina four-year university?
- Yes. Most SCTCS 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina’s business administration programs stack up.
Other programs in South Carolina
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