Business Transfer Associate Degree
Associate Degree in Business Transfer
Business schools often seek associate degree transfers for their diverse perspectives and real-world experience and resilience. NECC business transfers bring unique backgrounds and practical skills that contribute to a dynamic learning environment, enhancing business education.
How to get started on a career in business
Get more details about how to apply for this program.
Additional Program Information
Prepare for diverse and exciting careers in sales, marketing, finance, or management. Maximize your education dollars as you explore endless opportunities in a business-related field that an NECC associate degree can help unlock. Through interactive classes and workshops, you’ll practice what you’ve learned in real-life scenarios, as well as projects that connect you with fellow members of the business community. You’ll have the opportunity to join Alpha Beta Gamma, a prestigious national business honor society.
Credit for Prior Learning or Work Experience
With NECC’s Credit for Prior Learning, you can move through the program at a faster pace and graduate sooner! These credits are covered free-of-charge for eligible Massachusetts learners.
Support for Every Student
NECC offers a variety of student support services, including tutoring, counseling, and academic advising, to help students thrive academically. Want to transfer to NECC? Our advisors are happy to assist you.
Accommodations at NECC
As an ADA-compliant institution, NECC is committed to serving the needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors with disabilities, including those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. We partner with multiple entities are dedicated to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all members of the NECC community.
Do you have a documented disability? Are you Deaf or Hard of Hearing? If so, the Center for Accessibility Resources & Services (CARS) can connect you to the services you need to thrive at NECC.
Free Community College
No tuition. No fees. And an allowance for books and supplies for eligible students.
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success story
Reanne Malesky
After graduating from Northern Essex in 2010 with a business transfer degree, she enrolled at UMass Amherst, through the Mass Transfer Program, which facilitates transfer from state community colleges to state colleges and universities. All of her credits transferred and she even received a tuition discount because she was coming from a community college. Read Reanne’s story.
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Sheila Muller
Assistant Business Faculty/Chair of Department
Business Administration
978-556-3342
