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Business Associate Degree

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AAS Associate of Applied Science Degree
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2 Years
total Credits
92-98
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Turn your passion for business into entrepreneurial success!  

 

Do you have a passion for business and a drive to succeed? Turn your vision into reality with Clackamas Community College's Business Associate Degree program.

Gain the essential knowledge and skills you need to excel in today's dynamic business environment. Our comprehensive two-year program covers a wide range of in-demand areas, including:

  • Business foundations: Master the core principles of business operations.
  • Marketing: Learn to develop winning marketing strategies to reach your target audience.
  • Management: Gain the skills to lead teams, delegate tasks and drive results.
  • Project management: Develop the expertise to plan, execute and deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Finance: Understand financial concepts, analyze data and make informed business decisions.
  • Business law: Navigate the legal landscape of business with confidence.
  • Communication: Develop strong communication skills to build relationships and influence others.
  • Human resources: Learn how to recruit, manage and retain top talent.

Earn valuable credentials along the way  

This versatile degree allows you to complete certificates in: 
 

Retail Management Certificate

Ready to take the first step toward your business success? Contact us today to learn more about our Business Associate Degree program.

For detailed description and outcomes for this program, view the course catalog.
Classes

Required classes for the Business Associate Degree

Job Outlook

Your job outlook is bright with a Business Associate Degree 

The job outlook for Business Associate Degree graduates is positive. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for business and financial operations occupations is expected to grow 8% by 2030. 
 
With a Business Associate Degree, you can pursue managerial positions in a variety of manufacturing, retail, small business, government and nonprofit organizations. 
For more information on career opportunities for this program, view the course catalog.
Skills

Enhance your business skills today! 

With the Business Associate Degree from Clackamas Community College, you will gain the skills that are in demand in today's job market, including: 
 
  • Grasping core business principlesUnderstand the fundamentals of running a business and how different organizational departments work together. 
  • Financial literacy: Interpret and present basic financial information, facilitating informed decision-making. 
  • Software savvy: Use common business software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to create documents, manage data and craft presentations. 
  • Effective communicationTailor messages to specific audiences, using appropriate business vocabulary to convey ideas clearly and concisely. 
  • Navigates business legalities and human resources: Understand essential legal and human resource practices that apply in the business world.
  • Strong interpersonal skills: Identify and use effective strategies for influencing, motivating and leading individuals and teams.
  • Information mastery: Research, analyze and communicate information effectively, applying it to make informed business decisions. 

Open the door to exciting career opportunities with a Business Associate Degree from Clackamas Community College.

For more information on expected outcomes of successfully completing this program, view the course catalog.
Cost

Investing in your future

Clackamas Community College offers some of the lowest tuition rates in the Portland metro area. To begin building the cost for your program, you can start with the base estimate below. 

This estimate includes the cost of tuition and the general fees applied per class and per academic term. This estimate does not include additional fees required for many courses or the cost of course materials. Contact the program to learn more about additional costs that may apply. 

You can also find more information about the costs of attending CCC on the Tuition and Fees page.

Get help paying for college

Scholarships and grants (free money!) are available for students in this program. For help with financial aid and scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Resource Lab.  

 

Transfer Options

Streamlined transfer pathways to four-year business degrees in Oregon and beyond

Thinking about a business career after earning a bachelor's degree? Get a head start with our Associate of Science Transfer (AST) degree in business! The associate degree prepares you to seamlessly transfer to a four-year business program at any Oregon public university, granting you junior status upon admission.

Find your unique path to a business bachelor’s degree

Your AST degree is flexible, allowing you to transfer to any of the seven Oregon public universities offering a Bachelor of Science in business:

This degree also provides a strong foundation for business programs at universities outside of Oregon. Our academic advisors can help you explore all your options and plan your coursework to achieve your educational and career goals. For more information, contact Sharon Parker at sharonp@clackamas.edu

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