Programs of Study
Associate of Arts Transfer Degrees
In addition to a core of business-related courses, these Associate of Arts programs include general education courses required by most transfer institutions, such as history, literature, natural sciences, and mathematics. This enables students to enter 4-year institutions with junior-level status. GCC has formal Transfer Agreements with many colleges and universities in New England. Learn more about transfer »
| Business Administration Transfer | Provides the necessary courses for transfer to baccalaureate degree business administration programs. This program includes courses in all the basic business disciplines, as well as the general education courses described above. | Download required course list » |
| Computer Science | Provides a base of upper-level mathematics, science and computer programs to prepare students for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in computer science. | Download required course list » |
| Economics | An option that builds a foundation in mathematics, social sciences, foreign language and business administration to prepare students for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in economics, finance, or regional planning. | Download required course list » |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | Planned for Fall 2009! In western Massachusetts, "Accommodations" are characterized as one of the highest job-growth industries for the next half-decade; the largest number of private-sector jobs are now provided by full-service restaurants; and jobs in these industries are expected to grow at 8% annually. This program includes an introduction to hospitality, nutrition, marketing, economics and accounting, and provides transfer opportunities into the Hospitality Management concentration at the IIsenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts. Whether you are interested in operating your own Bed and Breakfast or managing a resort and convention facility, this course of studies provides a solid foundation for those seeking to transfer to baccalaureate degree-awarding hospitality programs. | Download required course list » |
Associate of Science Degrees
These are 2-year, specialized programs designed to prepare students directly for employment in a variety of career fields. In many cases these programs may also lead to transfer into selected institutions. Learn more about transfer »
| Accounting | Designed to prepare you for work at the paraprofessional level in industry, retail, and wholesale enterprises, or public accounting offices. (Students wishing to sit for the Certified Public Account examination must continue on to a bachelor’s degree.) | Download required course list » |
| Computer Information Systems | Trains students in diverse computer hardware, network, and software applications for employment as technical support with a focus on small business settings. | Download required course list » |
| Management | With concentrations in General Management or Entrepreneurship, this program stresses a solid foundation in business management fields. It prepares students for work in entry-level management positions in business, not-for-profit, and public organizations. | Download required course list » |
| Marketing | Designed for students interested in pursuing careers or transfer possibilities in marketing. This program includes a core of business, CIS, and e-commerce courses designed to give students an edge in the practical development and execution of marketing plans. | Download required course list » |
| Office Management | Trains students in the development of strong, broad bookkeeping, management, and communication skills for use in a variety of office settings. | Download required course list » |
Certificate Programs
These provide specialized education in specific career fields, without the general education coursework required for a degree. A student attending full-time beginning in the Fall semester will usually be able to complete these certificates in one year. The courses in these programs are designed to "fold into" an Associate’s Degree if the student decides to continue studies.
| Entrepreneurship | Provides the skills needed for a start-up business venture, or to invigorate an existing small business. It includes hands-on experiences in the chosen business field, and maximum flexibility to emphasize areas of personal need and interest. | Download required course list » |
| Office Assistant | Provides the student with basic office skills in order to enter the office workplace in such positions as entry-level secretary or clerk-typist. | Download required course list » |
| Real Estate | Designed for students desiring to enter the real estate field as a licensed salesperson. Students are prepared to take the Massachusetts state licensing exam after the first semester. Marketing, business communication skills, computer usage, and daily operations of a real estate business are emphasized. | Download required course list » |
| Web Development and Design | Planned for Fall 2009! Online retail sales have doubled in just the last five years, and 60% of all small businesses have an online presence. Many businesses, however, fail to fully utilize the power of the web to attract customers and manage information. This certificate program combines courses in art, marketing, e-commerce, and computer information systems to equip the student for the technical and design skills needed to develop, implement, and maintain a functional website for business or not-for-profit institutions. It is particularly appropriate for students interested in entry-level employment as a web developer, web designer, or as a proprietor of a contract web development service, and perfect for students looking to transform existing websites into powerful tools of retail trade. | Download required course list » |
