Explore Academic Programs - Business


Business Management - the Central Texas College two-year business management programs are designed for those desiring to move more quickly into the business world. A degree in business management will give you the flexibility to go in many different directions. Whether you seek a career in a traditional business field like banking, finance, marketing or accounting, plan to own your own business or are undecided where you want to go, the principles of business will apply in any endeavor.

Business Administration - CTC's Associate of Applied Science - business administration degree program has recently been revised to 60 semester credit hours to facilitate transfer to four-year schools in Texas. The program includes the core academic courses four-year schools require in the first two years. Students will then select one of many possible majors in the business field including accounting, economics, finance, human resource management and other specialties at their chosen four-year school.

Marketing and Sales Management Specialization - because society is demanding higher quality marketing and sales management people, the need for diversified education is important. Central Texas College understands the needs in the business community for effective marketing skills. This enables us to offer a curriculum that will help graduates be successful in the areas of accounting, marketing, salesmanship management and other areas of business.


Careers, Potential Earnings & Market Growth Rates

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

Potential Earnings: (2019) $19.40 hourly, $40,350 annually

Market Growth Rate: (2018-2028) - declining (-2% or lower)


Human Resources Specialists

Potential Earnings:  (2019) $56.11 hourly, $116,720 annually

Market Growth Rate: (2018-2028) - average (7-10 %)

Online Merchant

Potential Earnings:  (2019) $35.37 hourly, $73,570 annually

Market Growth Rate: (2018-2028) - slow (4-6%)


Customer Service Representatives

Potential Earnings: (2019) $16.69 hourly, $34,710 annually Market Growth Rate: (2018-2028) - declining (-2% or lower %)
 * Further study (bachelor's degree) required | ** Study beyond bachelor's degree required


Degrees and Certificates

Our degree and certificate programs prepare students for a variety of employment options in traditional and non-traditional business settings.

All our business administration and management degrees and certificates can be completed entirely online or with a combination of online courses which include traditional or blended classroom courses on central campus.

The business administration degree is designed specifically for students who wish to transfer to an upper-level university to work toward a bachelor's degree in business.

Business Management offers different pathways, and you can choose your final destination. Students may pursue an associate degree or certificate. The certificate develops skills for more immediate employability. The associate degree adds additional specialized coursework along with more general academic courses.

Degrees & Certificates Delivery Mode
Business Administration  (AS)
60 credit hours, two years full-time
  Central Campus Day

  Online
Business Administration - Field of Study  (AS)
60 credit hours, two years full-time
  Central Campus Day

  Online
Business Management  (AAS)
60-62 credit hours, two years full-time
  Central Campus Day
  Online
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Applied Management  (AAS)
60 credit hours, two years full-time
  Central Campus Day

  Online
Applied Management with Computer Applications  (AAS)
60 credit hours, two years full-time
  Central Campus Day

  Online
Business Management - Marketing and Sales Management Specialization  (AAS)
60 credit hours, two years full-time
  Central Campus Day
  Online
Business Management (CC)
30-31 credit hours, one year full-time
  Central Campus Day
  Online
Business Management Marketing and Sales Management  (CC)
24-25 credit hours, one year full-time
  Central Campus Day
 Online
Business Management Supervision  (CC)
18 credit hours
  Central Campus Day
  Online
Entrepreneurship  (CC)
30 credit hours, one year full-time
  Central Campus Day
  Online
Human Resources Management (CC)
18 credit hour
  Central Campus Day
  Online
Course Descriptions
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Contact the Department

Office: 254-526-1146

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 Business Administration and Paralegal