Course Overview!

The Associate's Degree in General Business at Boston College's Messina College provides a comprehensive overview of various business functional areas. Students develop skills in finance, accounting, operations, marketing, and business law, alongside foundational skills in data literacy, communication, and ethical reasoning. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in various business-related fields and provides a strong foundation for further studies in a bachelor's degree program. The curriculum is designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a dynamic business environment, emphasizing practical application and theoretical understanding.

Course Structure

The General Business Associate's degree curriculum includes courses such as Excel for Business Analytics, Principles of Economics, Coding for Business, Marketing Principles or Organizational Behavior, Financial Accounting, Fundamentals of Finance, and Law I: Introduction to Law and Legal Process. In addition, Statistical Computing: Programming in R is also included. The program integrates practical application, emphasizing skills development in finance, accounting, operations, marketing, and law, while also fostering strong communication, data literacy, and ethical reasoning abilities. The curriculum aims to provide a broad understanding of business principles and their practical applications to prepare students for entry-level positions and further education.