Business

The Business Pathway is an option for students who have good communication and interpersonal skills, are organized and efficient, and enjoy finding creative solutions to solve problems.  Academic programs in the Business Pathway can lead to careers in areas such as accounting, management, sales, marketing, human resources, supply chain, and entrepreneurship.  This pathway also serves those who would like to start their own business.

Pathway Program

The Pathway Programs are designed to help students who are deciding on their academic and career goals to identify an area of interest. 

• Pathway Degree with Business Concentration, A.A.  

Career Programs

Career programs are designed to prepare students for employment or advancement in a specific career field. 

• Accounting, A.B.  
• Business Administration, A.B.  
• Entrepreneurship Certificate  
• Marketing, A.B.   
• Management and Supervision, A.B.   
• Retail Management Certificate  
• Supply Chain Operations Management Certificate  

Transfer Programs

Transfer Programs are designed to prepare students to transfer to a college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. 

• Pre-Accounting, A.B. (3+1, Davenport University)  
• Pre-Business, A.A. (Cornerstone University)  
• Pre-Business, A.A. (Grand Valley State University)  
• Pre-Business, A.A. (General Transfer)  
• Pre-Business, A.B. (3+1, Davenport University)  

• Pre-Business Administration, A.A. (Western Michigan University)  
• Pre-Management, A.B. (3+1, Davenport University)  
• Pre-Marketing, A.B. (3+1, Davenport University)  

Need Help Deciding on a Career?

To assist you in navigating your options, here are a few resources:

The Center for Career and Professional Readiness – Visit this area for assistance with resume building and professional development resources designed to bridge the gap between education and employment.

Career and Program Explorer   – This interative tool allows you to browse various industries, view real-time market data and see which academic programs align with your specific career interestes.

FOCUS 2 is an online tool that will help you to identify careers based on your personal strengths and interests, as well as additional online career exploration resources.