Trocaire College is a candidate for The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).*

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.)
(HEGIS Code Number 5004)
Program Director: Hal P. Kingsley
(716) 827-2558
Office - Russell J. Salvatore School of Hospitality & Business
6681 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY

Welcome to Trocaire College's Business Department.

The A.A.S. Business Administration Program provides its successful graduates with the skills necessary for entry level employment or the ability to transfer to both local and national four-year business programs.  The program has recently been updated to offer students the best possible business program. The Business Administration Program is part of the Salvatore School of Hospitality & Business - a new facility that will offer you the most up-to-date technological learning environment.

In addition, we have partnered with local organizations such as The Amherst Chamber of Commerce, The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, InfoTech Niagara, and The Buffalo Niagara Partnership to bring real-world experiences to the Business Administration Program. A fourth semester internship with a local business will provide the opportunity to apply the concepts that you have learned from your studies to real workplace situations. There is also an agreement with the Disney Corporation for internships all over the world.

The program includes 65 credit hours of coursework over two years. The course selection is a mix of core college requirements and specially selected courses in business - giving you the skills you need to succeed in the business world. Business Administration students are also invited to join the PBL division of the Future Business Leaders of America, the largest business career student organization in the world.

Admission Requirements:
High School diploma (minimum 75% average) or GED diploma with a minimum score of 2500.

Minimum Degree Requirements:

1. A total of at least 65 semester hours with a Quality Point Average of 2.0.
2. General Education Requirements College Seminar (GS100) or College Success (GS102)*
   Basic Communication (EN101 or EN200)
   Humanities (Literature Elective: 3 credits)
   Mathematics (MA111, MA120)
   Natural Science (3-4 credits)
   Philosophy/Religious Studies (PH103, PH204)
   Social Science (EC201, EC202)
3. Program Requirements:*
   BU101, BU106, BU132, BU133, BU201, BU203, BU204, BU206, BU207, BU274

4. Other Requirements:*
   Liberal Arts Electives (6 credits)

*A Minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required.

First Year - First Semester

First Year - Second Semester

Literature Elective (3 credits)
Natural Science Elective (3-4 credits)

Second Year - First Semester

Second Year - Second Semester

Liberal Arts Electives (6 credits)

** Prerequisite BU132
*** Prerequisite BU101
****Prerequisite BU203
***** Prerequisite MA111, Must take place in fourth semester.

Personal Note From the Program Director:
Welcome again and thank you for your interest. After reviewing this information, please call or e-mail me if you have any questions. Trocaire is a wonderful place - I hope you will join our community.

*The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs is the leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. The association embraces the virtues of teaching excellence and emphasizes to students that it is essential to learn how to learn. ACBSP acknowledges the importance of scholarly research and inquiry and believes that such activities facilitate improved teaching. Institutions are strongly encouraged to pursue a reasonable mutually beneficial balance between teaching and research. And further, ACBSP encourages faculty involvement within the contemporary business world to enhance the quality of classroom instruction and to contribute to student learning.

Would you like more information on this or other programs? Fill out our Information Request Form or call 716-826-1200. Requests by mail may be sent to Trocaire College, Office of Admissions, 360 Choate Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 or email us at Trocaire College. Please indicate your name, mailing address (including zip code), phone number and the program you are interested in.