Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Business, associate degree

This degree is designed for students who are looking for a fast path to starting a career in business. Students completing this degree are ready for entry-level positions in a variety of businesses. The degree includes foundational courses in business, core courses in each of the functional areas of business, and business-focused electives. Students have the opportunity to specialize in management and leadership, marketing, or supply chain management by earning a certificate or completing specific courses in one of these areas.

Why choose Business at PCC?

Choosing a business degree at Portland Community College means gaining practical, career-focused skills in a supportive and affordable learning environment. Students benefit from flexible class options, experienced faculty, and an applied approach to learning that connects classroom concepts to real-world business challenges. PCC’s Associate of Science degree in Business provides a strong foundation in business knowledge while helping students build the confidence and professional skills employers value.

Students who earn an associate degree in business have the opportunity to earn a Management and Leadership certificate or a Marketing certificate while earning their associate’s degree. Earning a certificate allows students to demonstrate that they have completed specialized coursework in these areas as they enter the workforce.

• Earning a certificate in Management and Leadership prepares students for supervisory roles.
• Earning a certificate in Marketing prepares students for specific roles in marketing, social media management, and communications.

Award information

Learn more about Business Administration and all 10 awards available »

What will you learn?

Students earning this degree:

• Apply core business principles to real-world business situations
• Collaborate and communicate effectively in professional business environments
• Use business technology and data to support decision-making
• Build problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Understand ethical and socially responsible business practices
• Use project management techniques

What will you do?

Students who complete this program are ready to begin (or advance) careers in areas such as marketing, sales, management, and customer relations. Students leave the program with practical business knowledge, professional communication skills, and real-world problem-solving abilities that support success in a wide range of industries.

Courses

Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.

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Can be used to meet the General Education requirement.

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This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. The following courses are equivalent:
BA 101 and BA 101Z
BA 211 and BA 211Z
BA 213 and BA 213Z

BA 216A and BA 169Z

BA 226 and BA 226Z

EC 201 and EC 201Z

EC 202 and EC 202Z
WR 121 and WR 121Z