BA in Business Administration and Management

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

The City College of New York

Program Overview

The BA in Business Administration and Management at The City College of New York (CCNY) gives students a cross-functional foundation in business, economics, entrepreneurship, communication, and quantitative methods while allowing them to explore different areas of management and administration. It is suited to students who want to develop leadership, analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills while examining how organizations, markets, governments, and society interact.

Curriculum Structure

First Year:
Students begin with the primary courses that establish the fundamentals of business and economics, including ECO 10150: Principles of Management, ECO 10250: Principles of Microeconomics, and ECO 10350: Principles of Macroeconomics. They also take MATH 20100 or 20500: Calculus I or Elements of Calculus, building the quantitative foundation needed for later business and economics study.

Second Year:
The second stage develops students' analytical and financial understanding through the major core, including ECO 20150: Principles of Statistics, ECO 20250: Microeconomic Theory I, ECO 20350: Macroeconomics I, and ECO 20450: Principles of Accounting I. Together, these courses strengthen students' ability to interpret data, understand economic behavior, and apply accounting and economic concepts to business decisions.

Third Year:
Students begin tailoring the degree toward their interests through four Field Courses and additional Major Electives. Available subjects include Consumer Behavior, Marketing, International Environment of Business, Business Law I, Corporate Finance, Developing Management Skills, Human Resource Management, Operations and Production, Organizational Behavior, and Leadership, allowing students to develop a more focused management profile.

Fourth Year:
The final stage emphasizes advanced application through a field course that serves as a capstone, alongside the remaining major elective requirements. Capstone choices include ECO 41150: Strategic Management, ECO 41350: Business and Society, and ECO 41450: Information and Technology Management, while other advanced options include ECO 41250: Entrepreneurship, ECO 41250: Entrepreneurship, and ECO 32350: Accounting II.

Focus Areas

Business administration, management, economics, entrepreneurship, communication, quantitative methods, leadership, marketing, consumer behavior, corporate finance, human resource management, operations and production, organizational behavior, strategic management, information and technology management

Learning Outcomes

Students develop analytical thinking, quantitative reasoning, problem-solving, leadership, business decision-making, and an understanding of the economic and social contexts in which organizations operate. The program also emphasizes data analysis, forecasting, managing uncertainty, social responsibility, and understanding the connections between organizations, markets, governments, and global society.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The City College of New York is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), and its programs are registered by the New York State Education Department. CCNY's official specialized-accreditation list does not identify the Management and Administration BA as holding a separate professional business accreditation.

Reputation (Employability)

CCNY's Department of Economics and Business states that graduates of the Business Administration and Management major are suited to careers in finance, consulting, government, nonprofit organizations, and research. The department also provides access to seminars and workshops featuring scholars and practitioners, as well as research projects addressing real-world business sustainability and social-impact issues.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

CCNY's Department of Economics and Business combines classroom study with research, professional development, internships, seminars, workshops, and access to industry-standard financial technology. Students can also use the Bloomberg Finance Lab in the NAC Cohen Library, where Bloomberg Terminals provide real-time and historical financial data, analytics, news, and professional training opportunities.

Students can put their management and business knowledge into practice through opportunities such as:

Bloomberg Finance Lab: Students have access to Bloomberg Terminals and can work with real-world financial data, company information, financial ratios, predictive analytics, economic trends, and market information. The lab also provides access to Bloomberg University training and certifications such as Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals (BFF), Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC), and ESG.
Bloomberg Trading Challenge: Students can apply financial and analytical skills in a simulated trading environment through the Bloomberg Trading Challenge.
Research projects: The department highlights student research projects addressing real-world business sustainability and social impact, giving students opportunities to connect management theory with practical issues.
Internships: The Colin Powell School's Career Fellows Internship Program specifically includes Economics and Business students and provides access to 100+ internship opportunities. Eligible students can gain professional experience through internships while receiving a stipend in qualifying unpaid or low-paid placements.
CCNY Career Connections: The Career & Professional Development Institute posts full-time, part-time, internship, and volunteer opportunities through CCNY Career Connections, where approved employers can also identify and contact students.
Professional workshops and seminars: The Department of Economics and Business provides seminars and workshops featuring leading scholars and practitioners, giving students exposure to current business and economic issues.
Academic advising: Students can work with the Economics and Business faculty advisor to select Field Courses and Major Electives according to their interests and academic goals.
Cohen Library technology facilities: The Bloomberg Finance Lab is located in the City TECH Center on the first floor of the NAC Cohen Library, providing a dedicated environment for financial research and technology-based learning.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The BA in Business Administration and Management provides a broad foundation that can lead into business, finance, consulting, government, nonprofit, research, and management-related careers. CCNY specifically describes graduates of the major as well-suited to careers across these areas, while the curriculum allows students to build a more focused profile through fields such as marketing, finance, human resources, operations, leadership, entrepreneurship, and strategic management.

Typical career directions include: Business Analyst, Management Analyst, Management Consultant, Human Resources Specialist

Career & Professional Development Institute: CCNY's CPDI provides access to full-time, part-time, internship, and volunteer opportunities through CCNY Career Connections, as well as an internship program and a Senior Recruitment Program for graduating students and recent alumni.
Career Fellows: Economics and Business students can participate in the Colin Powell School Career Fellows Internship Program, which offers access to 100+ internships and professional experience for eligible students.
Industry-standard technology: The Bloomberg Finance Lab gives students access to Bloomberg Terminals and professional certifications including BFF, BMC, and ESG, adding a technology-focused component to business and financial preparation.
Alumni career network: CCNY's Economics and Business department reports alumni employment across organizations including Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Citibank, Accenture, Bloomberg, Northrop Grumman, AutoZone, and the U.S. Census Bureau. This alumni information covers graduates of the department's programs generally and is not presented by CCNY as a specific employment outcome for this BA.
International and nonprofit pathways: The department highlights alumni such as Lincoln Ajoku '03, who used CCNY experiences including study abroad and internships and later became an Education Specialist at UNICEF Nigeria.
Research and professional exposure: The department provides research opportunities, seminars, and workshops involving scholars and practitioners, supporting students interested in analytical, research, and policy-oriented careers.
Accreditation: CCNY's institutional accreditation by MSCHE provides the broader institutional accreditation framework for the college; the Management and Administration BA is not listed by CCNY as having a separate specialized business accreditation.
Graduation requirements: The BA requires 120 total credits, including approximately 30 General Education credits, 12 College Option credits, and typically 43 credits within Management and Administration; students complete the remaining credits through free electives.

Further Academic Progression:
Students interested in continuing their education can explore CCNY's graduate offerings after completing the BA. The Department of Economics and Business also offers an intensive BA/MA pathway in Economics for academically qualified undergraduates; eligibility includes specified grades in Statistics, Calculus, Microeconomic Theory I, and Macroeconomics I, fewer than 84 completed credits, and a 3.5 overall GPA at the time of application.