Business Administration
A.S. Degree, A.A.S. Degree, Certificate
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Business Administration
Students interested in pursuing a career in the business field have two degree options. If you plan to go to work after earning an associate degree, enroll in the business administration A.A.S. degree. If you wish to earn a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, labor relations, management, marketing, or related business fields, enroll in the business administration A.S. degree. In addition, certificates in Business Management and Executive Office Assistant are offered for those intending to pursue or advance their employment opportunities in a business-related occupation.
Online Degree and Certificate
All course requirements for a degree in business administration or a certificate in business management may be completed online. The programs are offered through the SUNY Learning Network (SLN). Online courses may be combined with traditional classroom-based courses. Consult with the the College's enrollment services center for specific information.
Degree Requirements
Careers on Career Coach
Graduates of our business programs are qualified for a wide range of positions and have found meaningful employment with many organizations, including The CBORD Group, Inc., CFCU Community Credit Union, Cornell University, Ithaca College, Cortland County Sheriff’s Department, Elmira Savings and Loan, Alliance Bank of Cortland, Pall Trinity Micro Corp., Tompkins County Trust Company, and other state and local employers. Learn more about related jobs:
Program Chairs
Susan Stafford
Professor, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Sue Stafford brings 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to her position in the classroom as chair of the Hotel and Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts, and Wine Marketing Degree Programs. She was also instrumental in the development of the farm to bistro concept, which features an organic farm on campus that provides fresh produce to the College's downtown Ithaca restaurant and culinary center, Coltivare.
Amanda Bisson
Assistant Professor, Culinary Arts
Chef Amanda Bisson joined TC3 in 2017 as an educator in both culinary arts and sustainable farming. With over 10 years’ experience in both industries, she offers a wealth of knowledge to students in the Farm to Bistro learning community. Chef Bisson strongly believes in partnerships between chefs and farmers and their capacity to impact community food systems. “Culinary Arts is not just a career; it is a language, a science, an art, and comes with social responsibility to our community” she says.
Transfer Options
Recent graduates have continued their education at a four-year college or university. Transfer institutions include:
- Binghamton University
- Cornell University
- SUNY College at Cortland
- SUNY Delhi
- Empire State College
- SUNY College at Fredonia
- Ithaca College
- SUNY College at Oswego
- SUNY College at Oneonta
- SUNY College at Brockport
Featured Faculty
Student Showcase
Alex Barraclough
Four Tompkins Cortland students took honorable mention at the prestigious New York State Business Plan Competition - Southern Tier Division, for their business plan to fund, develop, promote, and sell Breath of Life. Breath of life is a sophisticated solution to the issue of treating pneumothorax injuries (chest cavity punctures leading to collapse of lung(s), which often occur in combat and in car crashes.
The team, consisting of, from the left, Daniel Kim (Engineering Science), Thomas France (Biology), Clark Young (Entrepreneurship), and Alex Barraclough (Business Administration) completed in the Science Technology division at the competition held at Binghamton University.