BUSINESS
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Want to qualify for a job or promotion, launch a company or change careers? Let Palm Beach State College help you reach your goals.
- Expert instructors with real-world experience and classrooms featuring the latest technology.
- Pay only a fraction of what private schools cost. Plus, financial aid and scholarships are available to those who qualify.
- Convenient schedules with day, evening and online options.
- Internships and job search support.
We have a pathway to get you to your desired career. Advisors can help get you on that path and closer to your dreams.
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Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree
The Associate in Arts transfer degree equals the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. By earning your A.A. degree at PBSC, you are guaranteed admission to one of Florida's public universities to complete your bachelor’s degree. You also may transfer to certain private institutions or PBSC bachelor's programs. Our A.A. degree advising track will help guide you in selecting general education and elective courses that fit your desired upper-division major and the requirements of your chosen transfer school. Always work with your PBSC academic advisor in making your final choices.
View the 15 to Finish course sequence map for each track below:
A.A. Degree - Business Tracks
Business Degrees & Certificates
At PBSC, you can choose from many business career pathways. Each certificate and degree is a stepping-stone, either to the job market or to the next level in your education.
Degrees:
- AS: Associate in Science degrees prepare you for skilled employment or transfer to PBSC’s bachelor's programs and possibly other institutions.
- BAS: Bachelor of Applied Science degrees give associate degree graduates the option to earn a career-focused bachelor’s degree.
Certificates:
- ATC: Advanced Technical Certificates offer specialty training in technical fields for people with degrees (associate and above).
- CCC: College Credit Certificates give you marketable skills as well as college credits that can transfer to an associate degree.
- CCP: Career Certificate Programs prepare you for high-skill, high-demand jobs.
Accounting
Accounting Technology - Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree
In this A.S. degree program, students learn accounting principles and practices, business tax rules, and financial analysis and reporting, while gaining hands-on experience with accounting and bookkeeping software. You'll be ready to work as a paraprofessional accountant, an assistant to a certified public accountant or as a full-charge bookkeeper with management duties.
Please check the Pathway Map for this degree for advice on course selection and guidance on earning College Credit Certificates while pursuing your A.S. degree, giving you extra credentials.
Accounting Technology - College Credit Certificate (CCC)
Ready with the knowledge of how to organize and maintain accounting records and prepare financial reports, graduates of this CCC program will be excellent candidates for entry-level employment as accounting clerks or junior accountants. This program also serves to refresh skills for workforce re-entry or career advancement.
Credits earned in this CCC transfer to the A.S. degree in Accounting Technology.
Business Administration & Management
Business Administration and Management - Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree
Achieve the ultimate in career marketability with this customizable A.S. degree. The curriculum combines your concentration area courses with essential knowledge and skills in critical business areas, such as economics, operations, accounting and communications. This well-rounded business degree includes an optional internship and an independent research project. In addition to a career, graduates may pursue a bachelor’s degree in supervision and management at PBSC or possibly other institutions.
Two Concentration Areas:
- Management, Supervision Concentration | Pathway Map
- Risk Management and Insurance Concentration | Pathway Map
Please check the Pathway Map for this degree for advice on course selection and guidance on earning College Credit Certificates while pursuing your A.S. degree, giving you extra credentials.
Business Administration and Management - College Credit Certificate (CCC)
Start or enhance a business career with this CCC program. You'll develop an understanding of management principles, business communications, human relations in business, computer applications and more.
Business Operations - College Credit Certificate (CCC)
This CCC prepares students for entry-level employment by building knowledge and skills in planning, organizing and running a business.
Business Specialist - College Credit Certificate (CCC)
This CCC increases entry-level job prospects through a focus on business fundamentals.
Program Overview
The Project Management CPP is for individuals who already have a bachelor's degree
(or higher) and want to gain project management expertise to further their careers.
It is offered in person or 100% online.
Project Management - Certificate of Professional Preparation (CPP)
Gain hands-on experience with every stage of the project life cycle — from initiating and planning to execution and closing. Learn and apply skills to manage risks, balance trade-offs, integrate AI tools, make project selections and tackle complex business challenges like cost estimation and scheduling. This program prepares you to take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) exams.
Risk Management and Insurance Operations - College Credit Certificate (CCC)
Explore the dynamic world of insurance. Learn to assess risks, identify client needs and understand the critical role of insurance operations in protecting businesses and individuals. Through engaging coursework, you’ll work with real-world scenarios and break down insurance contracts, including key terms and clauses.
Program Overview
Guided by expert faculty, the two-year B.A.S. degree in Supervision and Management offers an in-depth exploration of business principles and practices. The degree is offered in person or 100% online.
Build skills to address real-world challenges and lead with innovation. Palm Beach
State College’s Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Supervision and Management
prepares students to become business professionals. You will hone your expertise through
hands-on learning, relevant internship experience and collaboration with industry
professionals.
Four concentration areas:
- Entrepreneurship
- General Management
- Health Management
- Project Management
Explore everything the B.A.S. in in Supervision and Management program has to offer
— from upcoming information sessions and application steps to program costs and career-focused
details — by visiting the program page.
Entrepreneurship
Overview
Explore that urge to be your own boss! Learn the fundamentals of planning and managing a startup, as well as proven marketing and sales strategies. You have the desire, now find out what it takes to start a business or expand an existing one.
Business Entrepreneurship - Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree
Learn how to launch and operate a business, while developing your potential as an entrepreneur or intrapreneur—someone who innovates within an established company. Increase your knowledge of sales and marketing, e-commerce, financing and staffing.
Please check the Pathway Map for this degree for advice on course selection and guidance on earning College Credit Certificates while pursuing your A.S. degree, giving you extra credentials.
Entrepreneurship - College Credit Certificate (CCC)
Find out what it takes to start your own business and gain confidence as you learn to plan, manage and market a new venture. This CCC program works for those who are considering self-employment for the first time, or already have a business and want to take it to the next level.
If you decide to continue your education, all credits can be applied toward the A.S. degree in Business Entrepreneurship.
Insurance
Insurance Claims Adjuster - Career Certificate Program (CCP)
Approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services, this program will engage you in practical learning and show you how to identify and explain key areas of insurance, including legal issues and ethics. You’ll also build a solid understanding of Florida statutes, policies and coverages. This specialized program prepares you to pursue claims adjuster certifications and step into high-demand, high-skill insurance roles.
Life, Health and Variable Annuities Agent - Career Certificate Program (CCP)
Approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services, this program will engage you in practical learning and show you how to identify and explain key areas of insurance, including legal issues and ethics. You’ll also build a solid understanding of Florida statutes, policies and coverages. This specialized program prepares you to pursue claims adjuster certifications and step into high-demand, high-skill insurance roles.
Property and Casualty/General Lines Agent - Career Certificate Program (CCP)
Approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services, this comprehensive Career Certificate Program dives into all lines of property and casualty insurance. You'll learn across the spectrum of insurance needs, from home and auto to ocean marine and aviation. Students become familiar with the major areas of insurance, including legal aspects, ethics and finance.
Marketing
Marketing Management - Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree
Develop the knowledge and skills needed to create marketing strategies and oversee major marketing functions, including advertising and promotion, merchandising, sales, operations, finance, personnel and market research. Including independent research and an optional internship, this dynamic A.S. degree equips students for marketing management careers in all types of businesses.
Please check the Pathway Map for this degree for advice on course selection and guidance on earning College Credit Certificates while pursuing your A.S. degree, giving you extra credentials.
Marketing Operations - College Credit Certificate (CCC)
Start or advance your career with a solid foundation in marketing. Prepare for entry-level positions in marketing, advertising or public relations, or if you have experience already, this certificate will boost your marketing skills and credentials.
Graduates of this CCC program may put their earned credits toward Palm Beach State's A.S. degree in Marketing Management.
Paralegal
Paralegal Studies - Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree
Paralegals support attorneys in the delivery of legal services by conducting legal research, gathering evidence, drafting legal documents and preparing for trial. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. In this A.S. degree program, you’ll learn about various types of law (business, real estate, immigration, etc.), court procedures, and legal writing and research. Elective courses in criminal and family law, among other topics, complete this program.
Please check the Pathway Map for this degree for advice on course selection and guidance on earning College Credit Certificates while pursuing your A.S. degree, giving you extra credentials.
Paralegal - Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC)
Elevate your career with Palm Beach State College's Paralegal Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC). Designed for bachelor's degree holders, this specialized program helps you build the advanced skills employers value most in a paralegal position, such as legal research and documentation.
Real Estate
Real Estate Sales Associate - Career Certificate Program (CCP)
Gain hands-on, career-focused training that equips you to work under a licensed broker or owner, helping clients sell and lease housing. Approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, this program builds knowledge of real estate principles, legal concepts, contracts and licensing requirements.
Supply Chain & Logistics
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Technology - Career Certificate Program (CCP)
This short-term CCP prepares students to work in transportation, distribution and logistics operations, including ports, carriers, distribution warehouses and third-party logistics firms. Students graduate with an understanding of global logistics and supply chain technology, transportation systems, warehouse operations and the principles of economics to solve supply chain problems.
Logistics and Transportation Specialist - College Credit Certificate (CCC)
This College Credit Certificate program gets students ready to handle a range of responsibilities that impact supply chain performance. Students gain marketable skills in logistics information systems, materials and inventory planning, transportation and distribution, and managing the supply chain from raw materials to delivered products.
All credits from this CCC transfer into Palm Beach State’s A.S. degree in Supply Chain Management.
Program Overview
PBSC worked with industry leaders to align supply chain programs with local hiring needs. The Supply Chain Management Associate in Science (A.S.) is offered in person or 100% online.
Supply chain professionals have become indispensable, and this A.S. degree prepares you to add value to any organization’s supply chain. Students
gain a working knowledge of the major functions of supply chain management and the
practical applications of supply chain modeling, financial accounting and economics.
In addition, students learn how to manage transportation systems, analyze legal and
ethical issues from a global perspective, develop effective marketing strategies and
more.
Please check the Pathway Map for this degree for advice on course selection and guidance on earning College Credit Certificates while pursuing your A.S. degree, giving you extra credentials.
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