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PCC’s Business Administration program offers credentials to help students launch careers in business, start their own businesses, sharpen their skills in specific business areas, and transfer to a university to complete a bachelor’s degree. Our flexible programs can be completed either part-time or full-time. Courses are offered in a variety of modalities – in-person, online, and remote.

Why choose Business Administration at PCC?

Applied skills

Students will build knowledge in the major functional areas of business while building important skills in communications, technology, and project management. Our business program uses an applied approach to education, combining real-world projects, practical skill development, and hands-on learning to prepare students for today’s workplace.

Experience and dedication

The Business Administration faculty brings years of both teaching and industry experience in their fields into the classroom. We continually update the curriculum to reflect the current business trends to ensure our students are competitive in the job market.

Award information

Awards with a icon can be earned online (no scheduled meetings).

What will you learn?

While individual award pages identify specific details on what students will learn in those degrees and certificates, all students in the PCC Business and Entrepreneurship Program will do the following:

• Explore career pathways and opportunities within the business field.
• Understand the functions of modern business organizations and examine the roles of management, marketing, finance, accounting, and operations.
• Explore how businesses interact with economic, legal, and global environments.
• Evaluate the role of a variety of technologies in business operations and decisions.
• Adapt communication strategies to different workplace situations and stakeholders.

What will you do?

Business administration qualifies you for entry-level management, accounting, or marketing jobs. You will also have the fundamental skills to run your own company.

Our courses can also be a powerful complement to other degrees or certificates by gaining the business knowledge and skills critical for success in many careers.