
Associate in Science
Business Administration, Online
See yourself in management or marketing? PTC graduates are working for important employers in our area, including FedEx, Bank of New York Mellon, and Pittsburgh Pirates, to name a few.
Management Concentration, Online
Our management concentration is all about preparing you to enter the complex business world with skills to advance your career. You will focus on business operations, human resources, international business, finance, accounting, and management. The management concentration blends critical thinking, problem solving, and business administration.
Career Skills
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) by preparing basic accounting transactions.
- Understand forms of business ownership.
- Learn to problem-solve, think critically, and communicate and present effectively.
- Evaluate business situations to assist in developing marking initiatives for an organization.
- Use information technology to improve business operations.
- Analyze business statements, financial reports, and other performance indicators.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the economic, regulatory, political, global, and environmental factors that impact business and industry.
Career Opportunities
Here are a few of the positions you can pursue with your degree:
- Account representative
- Sales support
- Office administration
- Event specialist
- Shift manager
- Medical support specialist
- Store associate
- Front desk agent
- Customer service representative
- Direct support professional
- Retail management
Employers of PTC Graduates
When you’re ready to start your job search, our dedicated Career Services staff is here to help. Just as they’ve helped our grads who’ve been hired by companies including:
- FedEx
- #1 Cochran Automotive
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Riverpoint Management
- Rivers Casino
- Bank of New York Mellon
- Best Buy
- CBC Innovis
- CORE – Center for Organ Recovery & Education
- Clearfield County Courthouse
- Fairfield Inn by Marriott
- Genesis Medical Associates
- H&R Block
- IBEX Global
- Marshalls
- ServiceLink
- Sheetz
- Verizon Wireless
Program Courses
The Associate in Science, Business Management, Online track consists of 110 credits over eight quarters. For course descriptions, visit our catalog.
A typical course layout is shown here, but actual courses per quarter may vary based on start date.
Quarter 1
- Intro to Business
- Computer Applications
- Critical Thinking
- Steps to Career Success Online
Quarter 2
- Business Law
- Principles of Management
- English Composition 1
- College Mathematics
Quarter 3
- Financial Accounting 1
- Spreadsheet Applications
- Principles of Marketing
- English Composition 2
Quarter 4
- Personal Finance
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Finance
- Financial Accounting 2
Quarter 5
- Small Business Management
- Steps to Career Success 2
- International Business
- Effective Speech
Quarter 6
- Steps to Career Success 3
- Database Applications
- Professional Selling
- Principles of Macroeconomics
Quarter 7
- Human Resources Management
- Investment Management
- Career Development
- Ads & Promotions
Quarter 8
- Business Strategies
- Career Exploration Capstone
Program Highlights
DECA
PTC hosts an active DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) group that offers students hands-on business experience and the opportunity to network with business leaders. Learn more about this student organization.
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