Business

The Pathway

Do you want to manage and market your own business? Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur, leader, or social media manager? If so, the Business Pathway is right for you! Students on the Business Pathway explore functional areas of businesses and develop analytical skills through a combination of communication, writing, and business classes. Study topics include team development, entrepreneurship, marketing, accounting, and management. CCBC’s Business Pathway leads to more than just a degree, it’s a headstart to your career and educational goals. Follow the pathway to jumpstart your career or prepare to transfer to a four-year college or university.

Follow your pathway to success!

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Start Early

College Here & Now

Get ahead with CCBC’s Business Academy, College in High School, or Dual Enrollment opportunities.

Start Small

Certifications & Microcredentials

Start small, skill up, or compliment your degree with a certificate or microcredential:

  • Accounting Essentials
  • Leadership and Law
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Management
  • Creative Writing for Professional Success
  • Global Distinction

Start Now

Apply your earned credits or launch your college studies with a CCBC associates degree:

  • Applied Management, AS
  • Business, AS
  • Communication, AA

Transfer Strong

Transfer seamlessly to a four-year university and stay on track toward your bachelor’s degree.

  • Slippery Rock University
  • Robert Morris University

Finish Stronger

Be workforce-ready with the skills, credentials, and confidence to land high-paying, high-demand jobs.  Find your future career!

  • Median Salary: $76,570
  • Openings – 980,200 per year
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics: Business and Financial Occupations)

The Programs

Choose below to learn more about each of CCBC’s Aviation Sciences programs. 

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Applied Management

Associate in Applied Science
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Business

Associate in Applied Science
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Communication

Associate in Arts

Certificates and Micro-Credentials

CLICK below to learn more about our exciting certificates and micro-credentials. Whether you want to start small, skill up, or complement your degree, CCBC has you covered!

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Start Early

College Here & Now

Get ahead with CCBC’s Business Academy, College in High School, or Dual Enrollment opportunities.

The Faculty

CCBC faculty are highly qualified professional within their fields. They not only design, develop, and teach program curricula, but they also actively advise students. Get to know your faculty members and meet with them regularly to schedule classes, set goals, and address questions.

Dr. Jodi Carver
Assistant Professor, Business

jodi.carver@ccbc.edu

724-480-3539

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Sarah Sudar
Associate Professor, English, Literature, and Communication

sarah.sudar@ccbc.edu

724-480-3585

Michele Sandoe
Adjunct Professor of Business and Engineering Fundamentals

michele.sandoe@ccbc.edu

Helen Kissick
Adjunct Professor of Business and Internship Facilitator

helen.kissick@ccbc.edu

The Support You Need

Receive the Support and Experiences YOU Want Along the Way!

At CCBC, we are committed to your success every step of the way.  Now that you have chosen a career path, be sure to take advantage of CCBC’s supportive services to help you STAY STRONG throughout your academic and career journey.  CCBC also offers a variety of student activities, athletics, and clubs to keep you involved in campus life.  

Start Strong.

Applying, Enrolling, Paying

Stay Strong.

Advising, Tutoring, Engaging

Finish Stronger.

Graduating, Transferring, Working

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