Business Administration

Degree Type
Associate of Science

NHTI's Business Administration degree program helps prepare you to be part of the day-to-day challenges in the dynamic field of business. You will be given a broad background in classes taught by faculty who are or have been successful business professionals. NHTI offer a broad background including courses in accounting, business law, human resources, computer applications, economics, English, and math. Easy transfers are available. 

This program can be completed entirely online or accelerated online!

Do you have questions? Contact Aaron Conn, department chair, at aconn@ccsnh.edu or 603-271-6484 x4143.

Admission Requirements

Apply for this program today on our Admissions page with step-by-step instructions and enrollment pathways build just for you!

Career Information

Students who complete this program can enter into the following professions (not an inclusive list):

  • Customer service representative
  • Loan officer
  • Marketing assistant
  • Office manager
  • Retail manager
Curriculum

First Year

Fall Semester 
Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Mathematics elective (MATH 120C or higher level)  +
4
0
4
Subtotal Credits
16
0
16
Spring Semester
Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Subtotal Credits
17
0
17

Second Year

Fall Semester
Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Business elective  +
3
0
3
Subtotal Credits
15
0
15
Spring Semester
Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Humanities/Fine Arts/Language elective  +
3 - 4
0
3 - 4
Subtotal Credits
12-13
2
13-14

First Year – Accelerated Online

Fall Session I
Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Subtotal Credits
6
0
6
Fall Session II
Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Business elective  +
3
0
3
Subtotal Credits
7
0
7
Spring Session I
Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Subtotal Credits
6
0
6
Spring Session II
Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Subtotal Credits
6
0
6
Summer Session I
Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Subtotal Credits
7
0
7
Summer Session II
Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Subtotal Credits
7
0
7

Second Year – Accelerated Online

Fall Session I

Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Subtotal Credits
6
2
7

Fall Session II

Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Subtotal Credits
6
0
6

Spring Session I

Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Humanities/Fine Arts/Language elective  +
3 - 4
0
3 - 4
Subtotal Credits
6-7
0
6-7
Total Credits
61-62
Additional Information
Accreditation

The Associate in Science in Business Administration program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

Articulation Agreements

The Business program has the following articulation agreements in place: Plymouth State University, Southern NH University, UNH-Manchester, Rivier University, and New England College. Several students have also successfully transferred to other colleges such as Bentley University and Bryant University.

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Students will demonstrate oral and written communications competencies across the disciplines. Students will practice standard forms of communication such as resumes, letters, and reports.
  • Students will practice ethical and effective interpersonal skills in their relations with fellow students and instructors. They will demonstrate those skills in classroom and small group and workplace settings. Work experience supervisors will report satisfaction with students’ skills, performance, and judgment during their internships.
  • Students will demonstrate familiarity with economic and managerial concepts and quantitative controls in the business environment.
  • A majority of the students who begin the program will complete the AS degree requirements within 3 years.

A majority of program graduates report satisfaction with the Business Administration education at NHTI. Of our graduates, 75% will be employed in a related field within six months of completing degree requirements or continue in a four-year degree program.