Business Transfer Program

  • Business, Finance & Information Technology

Whether you are certain about your future career in business, undecided, or anywhere in between, the Associate in Arts (AA) Business Transfer Degree Program is the right place to start.

This program is designed for students who wish to complete two years of general education study at JJC prior to transferring to a university as a junior. In fact, when you complete your first two years of college at JJC, you'll save an average of $38,000.  

What Will I Learn?

In this program, you'll learn the skills that are essential to succeeding in any business career. The Business Transfer Program focuses on completion of the general education requirements and introductory business courses.

General education requirements include communication, social and behavioral sciences, humanities, fine arts, and mathematics. These are the same classes that are mandatory at four-year universities: so why not take them at JJC for a fraction of the cost? 

What are my Career Opportunities?

An Associate in Arts (AA) Business Transfer Degree is not a career degree. Your career opportunities will depend on the area of specialization within business that you will chose after transfer. 

What Degree/Certificate Will I Receive?

A.A. Business Transfer Degree

The business transfer degree pathway featured below is designed to match the requirements of four-year programs in business. It represents a selection of courses from a broader list for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) transfer degree. Please note: It is strongly advised that prospective students meet with a faculty adviser (listed on the right side) before beginning this program. Faculty advisers will guide students in choosing the best pathway for them.

  • Business Transfer Pathway Courses

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    Completion of the pathway allows students to meet general educational and principals-level course requirements in business and transfer as a junior for further specialization in:  

    • Accounting
    • Business administration
    • Economics
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Finance
    • Marketing
    • Management
    • Human resources
    • Global supply management
    • Or other business majors


    Note: Course selection varies depending on the transfer institution and future major selection. Please contact a Business faculty adviser to confirm.


    Communication: 9 Credit Hours


    Note: A grade of “C” or better is required for ENG 101 and ENG 102. 


    Social/Behavioral Sciences: 9 Credit Hours 


    Plus one more IAI Social Science course from a different area. We recommend one of the following: 



    Humanities/Fine Arts: 9 Credit Hours 

    One IAI Humanities course. We recommend: 


    One IAI Fine Arts course. We recommend: 

    Plus one additional course from either area. Select one more course from the above recommended courses (3 credit hours) 


    Physical/Life Sciences: 7 Credit Hours 

    To meet this requirement, one course must be from Physical Sciences and one course from Life Sciences with at least one of them being a lab course. 

    We highly recommend that you see a faculty adviser to assist with course selections. 

    Life Sciences: 


    Physical Sciences: 



    Mathematics: 4 Credit Hours 

    Select one of the courses listed below: 



    Business Core: 15 Credit Hours 


    Additional Transfer Courses: 11 Credit Hours 

    Note: Transfer requirements vary by institution. See a Business faculty adviser to confirm. 


    Plus one or the following: 

Business, Finance & Information Technology

If you would like to be a business leader, help organizations to be financially successful, or if you enjoy working with technology and data analytics, this pathway may be for you.

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What is Unique About the Business Transfer Degree Program?

The Associate in Arts (AA) Business Transfer Degree Program at JJC offers students the following benefits: