- Overview
- Online program
- Stackables
- 6 credits of college-level (100 level or above) English Composition
- 9 credits of Behavioral/Social Sciences
- 9-10 credits of Humanities or Fine Arts
- 2 4-credit Natural or Physical Science
- 3-4 credits of College-level (100 level or above) Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning
- 9-11 credits of Accounting
- 9 credits including Introduction to Business, Principles of Marketing and Principles of Management
- 3 credits of Computer Information Systems
- 3 credits of Program Electives
- 3-4 credits of General Electives
Curriculum documents- Business Administration Transfer (bat) required courses – from our official academic catalog
- Degree completion checklist (2018-19) – a worksheet to track your progress towards completing this program
To plan degree completion, see the course descriptions in the academic catalog which specify the planned semester(s) in which required classes are to be scheduled.
This is just one way you might complete the Business Administration Transfer program in 4 semesters over 2 years of full-time study, or 8 semesters over 4 years of part-time study. (Sample course sequences assume that all pre-requisites have been satisfied and the student is prepared for college-level work.) For a detailed list of required courses, optional electives and program information, download the Business Administration Transfer program description from our official academic catalog.
Course descriptions are also available in the catalog. Find courses
Sample 2 Year Sequence of Courses Fall 1 Spring 1 Fall 2 Spring 2 ACC 121 or 151
ENG Comp. I
BUS 111 or BUS 112 or BUS 114 or SPO 101
CIS 140
PSY 101ACC 122 or ACC 152
ENG Comp. II
BUS 205
HIS course
Lab Science courseACC 203
ENG 200 level course
BUS 209
ECO 101
HUM courseECO 102
Lab Science course
MAT course
Program elective
Open electiveSample 4 Year Sequence of Courses Fall 1 Spring 1 Fall 2 Spring 2 ACC 121 or ACC 151
BUS 111 or BUS 112 or BUS 114 or SPO 101ACC 122 or ACC 152
CIS 140ENG Comp. I
BUS 209
ACC 203ENG Comp. II
BUS 205
ECO 101Fall 3 Spring 3 Fall 4 Spring 4 ENG 200 level course
HIS course
ECO 102Lab Science course
MAT courseLab Science course
PSY 101Program elective
Open elective
HUM course
Student learning outcomes
What’s next
Transfer to a Baccalaureate program.
Considering an online degree or certificate? Learn more about online learning at GCC at gcc.mass.edu/online.

The Business Administration Transfer program has associated certificates that can “stack” into the degree. Depending on course selection, if you’re enrolled in this program you can earn one of the following certificates halfway through completing your degree:
- Athletic Facility Administration
- Computer-Assisted Bookkeeping Certificate
- Hospitality & Tourism Certificate
- Management Certificate
- Network Administration Certificate
These programs are a great way to increase your earning power and job potential with a marketable career certificate while you’re still working toward your degree. Work closely with your advisor to make sure you choose the right classes!
Learn more about our degree and certificate and pathways »