BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
You have a passion for self-discovery and growth. You’re the type of
student who aspires to lead enterprises, both big and small, rather
than working in functional areas such as finance, marketing or
operations. You desire a broad business background and
would like to gain skills that will propel you into a fouryear degree program and eventually to maximize
potential career opportunities. Northampton’s
Business Administration Associate in Arts
degree program offers the balanced mix of
courses you need to get you through
four successful semesters and
transferred to an accredited
business program.
WHY IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU?
»» Diversity of courses! You’ll gain skills in accounting, business law, economics and statistics, marketing, and management.
»» Your career options will broaden as you move from a two-year to a four-year program, allowing you to focus on one specific
area of the program.
»» The curriculum is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), so you know you’re
getting into a program where your credits will be treated with value.
»» Northampton has transfer agreements in place with eight state colleges and universities that will help you pick up right where
you leave off after your four semesters of study.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
»» What are the ethical and legal challenges within the business environment? You’ll be able to identify and discuss these,
expanding upon theories with your classmates.
»» Understanding numbers is critical to getting by in business. You’ll gain skills in basic accounting and economic principles
and delve deeper into numbers in a four-year program.
»» Communication is key! You’ll be able to demonstrate the strong written and verbal communication skills necessary to work
effectively with people in the business field.
WHERE CAN YOU TRANSFER?
»» Bloomsburg University
»» Kutztown University
»» Temple University
»» DeSales University
»» Moravian College
»» West Chester University
»» East Stroudsburg University
»» Pennsylvania State University
WHOM SHOULD YOU CONTACT?
The Business & Technology staff is ready to talk to you about the program! Call 610.861.5560.
Ready to enroll, or have admissions and enrollment-related questions? Call 610.861.5500.
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