Associate in Business Degree Program

Mission: The mission of the Business Department is to provide quality education that is accessible, affordable and innovative with continuing involvement in partnering with all stakeholders of Piedmont Technical College.

The field of business offers numerous opportunities. Probably no other occupational area encompasses the diverse range of activities that is found in business. Accounting and management are typical examples of the potential career possibilities for business graduates.

By carefully selecting appropriate electives, Piedmont Technical College’s business students can prepare for the specific aspect of business that they wish to pursue. (Contingent on sufficient student interest and enrollment, elective courses are available that lead to a degree in General Business with electives in Accounting, Business Management, E-Commerce, Office Management or General Business.) Students can pursue their studies in either day or night classes, if sufficient enrollment is maintained.

The Associate in Business curriculum (including Accounting, Management, Office Management, General Business and Transfer Track electives) is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.

Transfer opportunities exist for business students upon completion of the two-year degree. The number of business courses accepted varies from institution to institution and the student should contact his or her advisor as early as possible to explore transfer options. Written transfer agreements have been reached with Lander University and Newberry College in an attempt to provide maximum transferability of coursework. 

Graduating seniors are required to take a capstone course. The capstone course for the Accounting concentration students is ACC 240. The capstone course for the Management, Office Management, and Business Transfer students is MGT 240. There will be a variety of assessments administered in these courses, including the WorkKeys basic skills assessment.

Last Updated March 10, 2008