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The mission of the Department of Business at Nashua Community College is to provide a variety of degrees and professional certificates that respond to the needs of local and regional employers, while maintaining academic integrity. Degrees, certificates, and courses are designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn skills, theories, and practices that prepare students to be successful in business endeavors. Additionally, degrees, certificates, and courses are designed to fulfill the academic requirements to allow students to transfer into a variety of bachelor’s degree programs.
The Associate of Science in Business Administration: Finance Concentration provides students with a strong foundation in financial concepts, accounting practices, and core business functions. The program emphasizes practical application, analytical thinking, and ethical decision‑making to prepare students for today’s rapidly changing business environment. Through coursework that blends theory with hands‑on learning, students develop skills in financial analysis, data interpretation, and professional communication that support effective organizational decision‑making.
Graduates are prepared for entry‑level positions or management‑training opportunities in banking, insurance, investments, corporate finance, and non‑profit organizations. The program also offers a solid pathway for students who wish to transfer into bachelor’s degree programs in finance or related fields.
Upon the completion of the degree in Business Administration, Finance graduates will be able to:
- Apply fundamental financial, accounting, and managerial methodologies to formulate and support evidence‑based financial recommendations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in preparing and delivering professional presentations and written reports that effectively communicate short‑ and long‑term organizational objectives to diverse business audiences.
- Develop and employ analytical and technical competencies required for sound financial decision‑making, including the evaluation of cash flow, time value of money, investment instruments, and principles of risk and return.
- Analyze and apply ethical frameworks to inform responsible decision‑making across a variety of global business contexts.
- Prepare, interpret, and communicate comprehensive financial statements—incorporating disclosure notes, optional operating summaries, and management discussion components—to ensure accurate, timely, and transparent reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.
In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.