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Need skills? Our technical degrees (A.A.S.) and certificates launch you into a career. Some certificates can be completed in just one semester!

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Business & Logistics Degrees

Offered at: Boulder County, Larimer, Westminster, Online

To give you a comprehensive understanding of business principles and hands-on experience, FRCC has many business degree options and business courses to equip you for the bustling business world. Students can earn an associate degree in business or choose from our other business degrees: A.A.S. in Business or A.A.S. in Business Logistics.

For your convenience, FRCC also gives students the opportunity to earn an online business degree and take online business classes, as well as earn a business certificate online.

Choose from three degrees or a variety of shorter-term, specialized certificates.

Business Degrees

A.A. in Business

60 credits
(4 semesters)

An A.A. Business degree prepares you to transfer to a Colorado four-year school to pursue a bachelor's degree in Business.

Business Degree for Transfer: See required courses and descriptions.

Offered at: Boulder County, Larimer, Westminster, Online

A.A.S. in Business

60 credits
(4 semesters)

An A.A.S. degree in Business puts you in the workforce quickly. In addition to an overview of business classes, you can choose electives in a specific field that interests you: Accounting, Business, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Web, Finance, Management or Marketing. We have a transfer agreement with Regis University where you can transfer from FRCC.

Business degree: See required courses and descriptions.

Offered online and at all campuses.

Business Logistics Degree

A.A.S. in Business Logistics

60 credits
(4 semesters)

With the Business Logistics degree, you'll get an overview of core business, management, and marketing classes, as well as a comprehensive understanding of distribution, warehousing, purchasing and transportation.

We have a transfer agreement with Regis University where you can transfer from FRCC. Students should consult with an advisor at Regis to best determine how the business logistics courses will transfer.

Business Logistics degree: See required courses and descriptions. 

Offered at the Westminster Campus only.

Evening Option at Westminster Campus

Taking all of your classes just two nights per week can lead to an A.A. degree in Business in less than three years. See program details.

Transfer Options

Colorado Four-Year Schools

Your A.A. degree in business will transfer to the following four-year schools:

  • Adams State University
  • Colorado Mesa University
  • Colorado State University-Fort Collins
  • Colorado State University-Global Campus
  • Colorado State University-Pueblo
  • Fort Lewis College
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver
  • University of Colorado at Boulder
  • University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
  • University of Colorado Denver
  • University of Northern Colorado
  • Western State Colorado University

Regis University

FRCC students can transfer to Regis. See transfer guide and meet with an advisor for more information. 

See more about transferring.

Business Certificates

Logistics

15 credits
(1 semesters)

This certificate program gives students a comprehensive understanding of distribution, warehousing, purchasing and transportation. Warehousing covers the storage and staging of materials for their ultimate need and end use. Purchasing addresses the associated costs of materials in conjunction with and interrelated with transportation, distribution and warehousing.

Logistics certificate: See required courses and descriptions. 

Offered at the Westminster Campus only.

Foundations in Leadership & Management

9 credits
(1 semester)

This certificate program is designed for individuals who seek to develop and improve their business management skills.

Foundations in Leadership & Management certificate: See required courses and descriptions. 

Offered online and at Boulder County Campus.

Foundations of Business

13 credits
(1 semester)

This certificate program prepares students to perform marketing, administration or support functions in organizations related to promotion, sales, public relations, retailing or advertising operations.

Foundations of Business certificate: See required courses and descriptions..

Offered online and at all campuses.
 

Project Management

9 credits
(1 semester)

  

This program introduces the tools and skills used to develop and implement project management plans used in various industries, including biotech, construction, information systems, marketing, telecommunications, engineering and manufacturing.

Offered at Westminster Campus.

Project Management certificate: See required courses and descriptions. 
 

Small Business Ownership

14 credits
(1 semester)

  

This certificate program prepares students for the entrepreneurial challenge of starting, operating and marketing a business effectively. Includes additional elective classes in the following areas based on your interests: marketing, employee management, financial management and business support.

Small Business Ownership certificate: See required courses and descriptions.

Offered online, at Boulder County Campus & Westminster Campus.

 

 

 

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  1. Prepare effective business written communications.
  2.  Identify different types of business organizations.
  3.  Demonstrate basic software program skills for organizing and managing data.
  4.  Demonstrate effective business presentation skills.
  5.  Develop teamwork skills.
  6.  Analyze financial ratios.
  7.  Discuss issues in ethics and corporate social responsibility.
  8.  Apply critical thinking skills to business scenarios.
  9. Prepare an effective resume and cover letter targeted to a specific job.
  10. Demonstrate double entry accounting.

Business Jobs & Salaries

Jobs Entry Average Experienced
Marketing Research Analyst $44,281
 $77,982
 $94,848
Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk $30,995
 $44,935
 $51,906
Accountant $50,837
 $85,125
 $102,269
Human Resources Assistant $33,947
 $45,435
 $51,179
Human Resources Specialist $45,534
 $73,105
 $86,981
Transportation, Distribution Manager
 $72,783
 $118,571
 $141,465
Logisticians
 $56,680
 $83,540
 $96,970
Financial & Investment Analyst $57,397
 $92,358
 $109,839
Office Manager, Administrative Support Supervisor $40,780
 $64,442
 $76,273
Sales Agent (financial services) $32,531
 $68,199
 $86,033
Sales Rep (non-technical) $38,385
 $81,103
 $102,462
Colorado Dept. of Labor & Employment
Occupational Employment Statistics Survey (2021)
 

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