Business

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• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Our Program

Why Choose Business?

• Study in small classes that are designed as corporate cohorts to:
  • Build a strong foundation in business principles and practices
  • Improve your skills for a more competitive career
  • Complete basic transferable coursework toward an advanced degree
• Take advantage of convenient scheduling options:
  • Daytime or evening
  • Weekday or weekend classes
  • Delivered on-campus, online, or a mix (blended)

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Manage administrative services in your organization using knowledge, data, and technology
• Research, plan, coordinate, review departmental or administrative correspondence and operations
• Build relationships and network within your organization and in the business community at large
• Develop and establish policy and practices across disciplines, such as:
  • Human resources
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Accounting
• Communicate effectively—in person and online—with superiors, colleagues, staff, and customers in a variety of professional business contexts

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal and social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

Which track fits your needs?

Certificates of Completion

You can complete one or both Business Certificate(s) of Completion and choose to enter the workforce.

Associate Degree

The Level I and Level II Business Certificates are stackable, meaning any course you take to complete 1 or both certificate(s) applies to the requirements of the associate degree.

You can continue your studies to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Administration–Business.

Transfer

If you are planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year college or university, you can:

1. Complete the Business Field of Study, which is a set of courses that fulfills lower division requirements for bachelor's degrees and is transferable to a Texas college or university
2. Earn an Associate of Arts in Business to prepare to transfer to a 4-year college or university

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Explore the TCC Catalog and view the list of courses you will need to take for your degree or certificate.

Degrees

• Business Administration: Business, AAS

Certificates

Level 1

• Business I

Level 2

• Business II

Credits for Transfer

These courses provide transferable credit only and do not lead to a degree or certificate.

All Campuses

• Business Administration Field of Study

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2025–2026 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.

For example, with an Associate of Arts in Business you will be ready to work toward:

• Bachelor of Science in Business
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in specialized areas, such as
  • Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Accounting

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!