AA/AS in Business/Commerce, General

The Business Administration Transfer degree is built for students heading to a bachelor's program. Through MassTransfer, graduates with a 2.50 GPA are guaranteed admission to Massachusetts state universities and UMass, with a higher GPA needed for the Isenberg School of Management. Students gain a working grasp of how management, marketing, accounting and communication fit together. They use critical thinking to plan companies that operate worldwide and make sense of a fast-changing business environment. Several private colleges also have transfer agreements with the school. Applicants need a high school diploma or an equivalent credential. The program is organized over 4 semesters and totals 61 credits at the low end of the stated range. Tuition is listed at $227 per credit for in-state students and $433 per credit for out-of-state and international students, and some programs carry extra program fees.