Business

Overview

The associate degree in business and related business certifications from Elgin Community College allows you to study this growing field's multiple facets. Learn the skills required to meet the demands of corporate functions and develop solid industry knowledge and understanding of business foundations.

ECC's Associate of Applied Science in Business degree is a two-year program that prepares you for entry-level employment in today's ever-changing business world. Topics covered include business basics, management principles, marketing concepts, financial accounting, e-commerce, sales, and global business needs. Additional business skills are developed through studying economics, business law, communication concepts, and math applications for business.

Within the two-year degree, concentrations are available in:

• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing
• Management
• Retail management

These concentrations provide the opportunity to study a specific aspect of business in-depth, as well as marketing concepts, pricing, advertising, merchandise planning, product planning/development, promotion, and sales techniques.

Prepare for Immediate Employment

The employment outlook for business majors varies depending on the field in which they specialize. Generally, the demand for business majors is high, as they are versatile and can be applied to various industries, such as finance, marketing, and management. Roughly 715,100 new jobs are projected over the next decade. Refer to Career Coach for more information regarding similar occupations and compensation.

Careers in Business

Graduates of our associate degree in business and certification programs have found employment in a wide variety of fields and positions, such as: