Business Administration

Career Outlook

Step into a professional business role and make an impact in your industry. Solve complex problems and oversee operations to fuel people’s success and accelerate company growth.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects business and finance job demand to grow faster than average from 2024 to 2034. The median annual wage for professionals in the business and finance sector was $80,920 as of May 2024.

Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business Administration lead to a wide range of professional careers, including roles in:

• Finance
• Human resources
• Insurance
• Marketing
• Management
• Sales

Curious about career pathways in this field? Check out Career Coach to learn more about industry job growth, education requirements, earning potential, and more.

Smooth Transfer to a Four-Year College

If you're considering a bachelor’s degree after FLCC, our academic advisors will help you connect with four-year schools and explore transfer options. We'll assist you in selecting courses that efficiently meet the requirements for both FLCC and your future college.

• Joint Admissions Agreements: These allow first-year students to gain admission to both FLCC and participating four-year schools at the same time. Gain peace of mind knowing your next step is set while you complete your associate degree with us.
• Transfer Articulation Agreements: These partnerships ensure your credits from FLCC will transfer directly and seamlessly to a partner four-year school. You can enter a bachelor’s program with full junior standing, saving you time and money.

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Where Our Students Transfer

Students in our Business Administration program go on to earn a four-year degree from colleges such as:

• Nazareth University
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• St. John Fisher University
• SUNY Brockport
• SUNY Cortland
• SUNY Fredonia
• SUNY Geneseo
• Syracuse University

Internship Opportunities with Local Business Leaders

Gain real-world work experience by enrolling in the business administration internship course. This course pairs you with a local management team in an industry of your choice for hands-on learning before graduation.

Previous graduates have completed internships at a variety of organizations in the region, including:

• Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce
• Canandaigua National Bank
• City of Geneva
• National Bank of Geneva
• Thompson Health

Prepare to Transfer with our Capstone Project

Sample Courses

Visit our academic catalog for a complete listing of program requirements, including prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• ACC 101 - Principles of Financial Accounting
• ACC 102 - Principles of Managerial Accounting
• BUS 120 - Introduction to Business
• BUS 123 - Business Communications
• BUS 222 - Marketing
• BUS 227 - Business Law
• BUS 265 - As Business Administration Transfer Prep
• ECO 210 - Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECO 211 - Principles of Microeconomics