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Business Administration

Knowledge in business that can take you to a bachelor’s

Are you interested in positioning yourself for a bachelor’s degree in business or leadership programs? Tidewater Community College’s business administration programs can prepare you for a rewarding career in fields ranging from accounting and business management to marketing, office information systems or small-business entrepreneurship. TCC will give you a broad foundation for future business success, including courses in economics, statistics, public speaking and more!

Semesters:
4
Credits:
60
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Locations:
Chesapeake Campus, Norfolk Campus, Portsmouth Campus, Virginia Beach Campus, Online
Associate of Science - Business Administration

TCC’s degree in business administration is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree program in business administration. Typical majors include accounting, economics, information systems, international business, finance, management, marketing, and public administration.

Semesters:
4
Credits:
61
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Locations:
Chesapeake Campus, Norfolk Campus, Portsmouth Campus, Virginia Beach Campus
Associate of Science - Specialization in Leadership

A flexible degree that prepares students for organizational leadership and management positions. Upon completion students should be able to: lead organizations ethically and with integrity; make business and/or organizational decisions based on established quantitative and qualitative methodologies; plan and execute programs and projects; analyze individual and group behavior and demonstrate strong oral, written and visual communication skills with variance by situation.

Semesters:
2
Credits:
21
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Locations:
Chesapeake Campus, Norfolk Campus, Portsmouth Campus, Virginia Beach Campus, Online
Career Studies Certificate - Organizational Leadership

The Career Studies Certificate in Organizational Leadership prepares students to strategically guide, lead, manage and motivate individuals in order to achieve the mission and goals of organizations.

First-time college students who meet GPA and other requirements may qualify for a 2-year transfer grant to apply toward tuition. Grants of $1,000 may be awarded for your junior and senior years.

Students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) disciplines may be eligible for an additional $1,000 each year.

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Is this program for you?

Yes, if you:
  • have strong interpersonal skills
  • can multi-task
  • enjoy leadership positions