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Business Administration

Overview

The SCCC Business Administration program prepares students to plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate organizations and major departments in the business sector and equips them to continue their education at a four-year institution.  Individuals who complete their studies in Business Administration may pursue various opportunities within administration, finance, marketing, international business, management, human resources, or organizational management.

Topics, skills, and concepts:

  • Communication, collaboration, planning, problem solving and building relationships.
  • Focus on the activities of leadership, power, decision-making, organizational structure and change, strategy and policy, and the integration of organizational functions.
  • Strategies related to product, place/distribution, price and promotion; analyze market segments and generate effective plans

Approximate Cost

2026-2027 Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Budgets

(Estimates Based on Full-Time Enrollment)

Expenses included in this Cost of Attendance are outlined by federal law. These are estimates of the total cost of attending SCCC for one year. Cost of Attendance is used to determine each student’s eligibility for financial aid as you may not receive federal aid greater than your cost of attendance. THIS IS NOT YOUR BILL.

Tuition and Fees:

Seward County Resident

 

$4,704

In State$4,800
Border State$5,496
Out of State/International$5,952

Books, Course Materials, Supplies

and Equipment:

$1,570
Food and Housing: 

On Campus (SLC)

Off Campus

With Parents/Relatives

$8,960

$9,160

$5,496

Personal Expenses:$3,084
Transportation:$1,552.50
Loan Fees:$50
Credential & Licensure Costs:Varies by program/course

Advising Information

Your advisor is one of the most valuable resources you have at your disposal. Their job is to help you navigate the process of setting up classes, preparing for the future, and understanding your major right now. They will help you set goals, create plans, explore your options, and support you throughout your time at SCCC.

If you need assistance with anything, your advisor is here to help! Keep in mind that they may even have answers to questions that you don’t even know you need to ask.

If your major is Business Administration, your advisor is likely one of the program professors. If you aren’t sure who your advisor is, use the contact information to the right to ask!

Career Opportunities

Business Administration professionals can find a number of employment opportunities across multiple fields. Business Admin professionals are needed in all size operations, from major corporations to independent businesses. Some career areas include:

  • Administration
  • Health Care Administration
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Human Resources
  • Organizational Management

Clubs & Organizations

FBLA Collegiate

FBLA Collegiate is a student organization for business majors. Students compete with other colleges at the national level by presenting completed business projects before judges. This gives students a chance to make business decisions and learn professional techniques while they have fun and travel. Qualified students are eligible for a book scholarship.

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Curriculum

Business Administration

The Associate of Science degree is a two-year degree that prepares students to transfer to a four-year school to complete their full degree in their chosen field. Fundamentals of the industry are a core emphasis, but general education requirements make up the bulk of the curriculum.

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Program Faculty

Melissa Hardman

Business Marketing/Management Instructor
melissa.hardman@sccc.edu
620-417-1363
AA116
Hobble Academic Building

Melissa graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University with a BA in Athletic Training and minors in Health and Psychology. She then went on to complete an MBA with an emphasis in Sports Management from Kansas Wesleyan University. Something she enjoys about teaching at SCCC is interacting with the students and helping them achieve their goals. A fun fact about Melissa is that she enjoys sports and has participated in one sport or another since she was 3 years old.

Hiran Gunasekara

Economics Instructor
hiran.gunasekara@sccc.edu
620-417-1355
AA119
Hobble Academic Building

Hiran has an MA in Economics from UT San Antonio. What he enjoys most about teaching at SCCC is the class size and the interaction with students. When it comes to instructor trivia, he stated there is so much that he cannot narrow it down to just one fun fact. Students in Hiran’s class should know that he is a fun instructor if you do your work, not fun if you don’t but trying is the most important thing.

  • Overview
  • Approximate Cost
  • Advising
  • Career Opportunities
  • Clubs & Organizations
  • Curriculum
  • Program Faculty

Contact Information

Business Administration

Melissa Hardman
melissa.hardman@sccc.edu
620-417-1363
AA116
Hobble Academic Building