Business Administration
You’re wearing the suit. You’re reading the balance sheet. You’re in the conference room or on the video call.
Are you in business? Maybe. Business, like science, is a way to approach problems. Do you see the pattern in the numbers? Do you hear an opportunity in the meeting? Can you propose a solution, close the deal?
That’s doing business.
Business Basics that Grow With Your Career
Start your career in business at OCC. You gain all the fundamental skills, including introductions to accounting, stats, economics, computers, and business law. Choose the electives that match your long-term goals—more math if you want to earn a bachelor’s of science, for example.
Any of your three ABA options prepares you to transfer to a four-year university. Whether you know which school you’re heading to or still undecided, work with your OCC counselor or advisor to make sure your courses line up with their requirements.
How the Money Moves
Every businessperson needs to understand accounting. Will it be your strong suit? Find out in OCC’s introductory, two-credit class on accounting procedures. It’s a low-risk way to begin to chart your way into the business world.
Likewise, you’ll deepen your understanding of economics, the way supply, surplus, and value move and change—locally, nationally, and globally. Our econ instructors make this potentially abstract field come to life. See economics playing out in every business setting.
Always Something New in Business
Where you go from this beginning is wide open. Studying business leads to many possible careers. You can start in one direction and grow with the opportunities you find—or make. Business is broad as well as deep. You can continue to learn at every career move.
Learn from Our Deep Bench
With over two dozen instructors in business, management, economics, and accounting, OCC’s ABA program gives you a depth and breadth of experience you won’t find elsewhere. Gain from our experience.
Looking for Flexibility?
All courses within this program are available online or in-person. Browse all online programs, learn what you’ll need to get started, and access technical support.
Learn More About OCC OnlineMatch Your Program to Your Goals
OCC’s ABA degrees each deliver a sturdy foundation for your education in business administration. Each one satisfies the Michigan Transfer Agreement, making them solid starts to either a bachelor’s of business administration or a bachelor’s of science in business.
Business Administration
Business basics, including statistics and economics:
These outcomes are what you can expect to learn through engagement of this program.
Critical Thinking
- Applies knowledge, concepts, paradigms, or theories to the assigned task.
Meet OCC Grad: Cosmo Bray
Associate in Business Administration“I was surrounded by so many more people, who helped me to adapt socially. I found mentors, peers and friends.”
Meet Cosmo
Enroll Now
Begin your studies with these steps:
- Apply to OCC. If you’re not already an OCC student, create a profile and complete our application.
- On the application, select your desired CAD option.
- Existing OCC students can update their academic program using the Change of Program Form.
Prepare to Transfer – Even if You Are Not Planning to Today!
Maximize your OCC-applicable credits upon transfer. Plan early and work with an OCC counselor or advisor throughout your OCC experience. If you pursue an associate in applied science, you
may satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement by taking as few as four additional courses. Save time, money and aggravation!
Whatever your program of study, OCC has many Transfer Credit Agreements with colleges and universities to help you navigate your way to a bachelor's degree.
View the College Transfer Success Guide for more information.
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