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Business Administration

Academic Plans  

Choose a Rewarding Career!

With a degree in Business Administration, you will have a solid foundation to succeed in many business careers. The program is designed for acquiring skills for entry-level business administrations positions and for those currently employed in the field to enhance their skills. The Business Administration Academic Plan will give you more information about what you will study.

What are my career choices?

Business administrators are needed in every field from accounting to Human Resources. With a degree in Business Administration, your career options are virtually limitless. With the Accounting Option, your career options include: Bookkeeper, Accounting Clerk, Cost Payroll Clerk. The Management Option prepares the student with broad-based management knowledge and skills that lead to a variety of positions in organizations. The Human Resource Management Option prepares students for entry-level positions in the human resource field and related occupations. The Office Systems Option prepares the student with a broad base of knowledge and skills needed for a variety of positions in an office.

How much will I earn?

Learn more about salaries in this area of study at salary.com.

Can I specialize my degree, diploma, or certificate options?

Yes, you can select from the following options:

Associate in Applied Science

  • Business Administration Accounting
  • Business Administration Human Resources Management 
  • Business Administration Management
  • Business Administration Office Systems 

Certificates

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Recordkeeping Specialist
  • Advanced Business Administration
  • Business Transfer
  • General Business
  • Human Resource Management
  • Management
  • Office Systems
  • Payroll Accounting Specialist

To see a complete course listing for each credential use the KCTCS Online Course Catalog

What types of classes will I take?

A core of courses provides a foundation of general and business knowledge.  Areas of general study include: writing, communications, computers, science, and math.  Areas of business study include: accounting, management, marketing, business law, and quality systems.

What are the admission requirements?

There are no special admission requirements for this program. Please consult Henderson Community College's college admission requirements for information for how to enroll in the college.

How can I further my education?

Students seeking a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration may choose to begin their education by earning Associate of Arts at Henderson Community College before transferring to the university of their choice. Henderson Community College has business transfer agreements with Murray State University and the University of Evansville.

For more information contact:

Man with brown hair standing in doorway.Brian Joy
Program Coordinator
Arts & Sciences Building, Room 227
270-831-9691