Academic Programs and Services

Business

This program is for students planning to transfer immediately upon graduation to baccalaureate business programs or professional business schools after study at Community College of Philadelphia.

Program Entry Requirements: Students are required to take the College’s placement tests at their time of entry. Students identified as needing developmental coursework must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of their degree program.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements: To qualify for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree, a student must complete a minimum of 61 credit hours as prescribed and attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (“C” average). Some receiving institutions may require higher grade point averages. Students who plan to attend a specific four-year college should follow the business transfer curriculum for that institution, if available. If one is not available, they should select electives in consultation with a transfer counselor.

Download a printable degree description (PDF File) that includes a recommended course sequence grid.