School of Business and Professional Careers
Letter from the Dean
Dear Student,
Welcome to the School of Business and Professional Careers at SUNY Westchester Community College!
Our school is home to programs that prepare students for leadership, innovation, and success in a range of dynamic industries. Whether you’re interested in launching your own business, advancing in the corporate world, or entering specialized fields such as Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, or Cybersecurity, we offer a practical, hands-on education that equips you with real-world skills.
Our faculty bring years of industry experience into the classroom, and our programs are continuously updated to reflect evolving business practices, legal standards, and technology trends. With associate degrees and certificate programs designed for both transfer and immediate employment, you’ll find flexible options to support your personal and professional goals.
We pride ourselves on preparing students not just for jobs—but for careers. Through internships, case studies, professional networking events, and career development resources, our students gain a competitive edge in the workplace and beyond.
We look forward to supporting your journey toward a successful future.
Sincerely,
Carmen Martínez-López, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Business and Professional Careers
Creating Tomorrow’s Professionals
The School of Business and Professional Careers offers degree and certificate programs across a range of fields, from business and technology to paralegal, fashion, and more. You will learn from faculty with industry experience, have access to the latest technology, and put your skills to the test in real-world settings, preparing you for a new career or the next level in your education.
Accounting and Finance A.S.
The Accounting and Finance A.S. program provides seamless transfer opportunities to local colleges after which graduates find jobs in accounting firms, corporations, banks and small businesses. Many become Certified Public Accountants. Students receive the training needed to succeed in bachelor’s degree programs and in the meantime to work in entry-level positions and internships. Courses in accounting and business are combined with practical studies in federal income taxation, computerized accounting and more.
Addiction Counseling A.A.S.
The AAS in CDC provides all 350 Alcohol & Drug education hours required for CASAC eligibility and reduces the experience requirement by 1000 hours. Westchester Community College is a certified education & training provider of the NYS Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). OASAS issues the CASAC (Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor).
Addiction Counseling Certificate
The Certificate in CDC provides all 350 Alcohol & Drug education hours required for CASAC eligibility. Westchester Community College is a certified education & training provider of the NYS Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). OASAS issues the CASAC (Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor).
Addiction Counseling Certificate
Business Management A.S.
The A.S. in Business Administration prepares students to enter and advance careers in the workforce. Management, Information Technology, Accounting, Business Law, and Marketing courses provide a strong background for employment, internships, and career advancement.
Business Management A.S. – Sales Management
The A.S. in Business Administration prepares students to enter and advance careers in the workforce. Management, Information Technology, Accounting, Business Law, and Marketing courses provide a strong background for employment, internships, and career advancement.
Business Management A.S. – Sales Management
Business Management A.S. – SUNY Transfer
The A.S. in Business Administration prepares students to enter and advance careers in the workforce. Management, Information Technology, Accounting, Business Law, and Marketing courses provide a strong background for employment, internships, and career advancement.
Business Management A.S. – SUNY Transfer
Business Technologies A.A.S.
These programs prepare students for careers in office systems administration, which would include positions such as administrative assistant, office manager, sales assistant, customer service representative and executive assistant. Graduates are employed in a wide variety of fields and types of organizations—international corporations, law firms, hospitals, schools, government offices and small companies.
Business Technologies Certificate
These programs prepare students for careers in office systems administration, which would include positions such as administrative assistant, office manager, sales assistant, customer service representative and executive assistant. Graduates are employed in a wide variety of fields and types of organizations—international corporations, law firms, hospitals, schools, government offices and small companies.
Business Technologies Certificate
Computer Information Systems A.A.S.
This program provides a firm foundation in technology and its use in business areas. Computer Information Systems is the bridge between business problems and technological solutions. Topics of study include databases, networks, systems analysis, and security. Students will be prepared to enter the workforce after graduation or transfer to Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or Information Technology programs at a four-year college.
Computer Information Systems A.A.S.
Criminal Justice A.A.S.
The need for a college education in the field of criminal justice has grown dramatically. Agencies engaged in law enforcement, the judicial process, corrections, probation, and parole have recognized the value of a college education for their employees. Individuals completing these programs are prepared to enter many law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as private sector insurance and security technology companies.
Cybersecurity A.A.S.
Harness the principles of business security to break into the fields of information systems, information assurance, cyber-security, and digital forensics. The Cybersecurity programs cover computer information system basics as well as the latest practices for managing and identifying cyber-attacks on workstations, servers, and networks. Understand the many types of security breaches and learn how to secure computer systems to pursue a career in this rapidly-growing industry.
Cybersecurity Certificate
Harness the principles of business security to break into the fields of information systems, information assurance, cyber-security, and digital forensics. The Cybersecurity programs cover computer information system basics as well as the latest practices for managing and identifying cyber-attacks on workstations, servers, and networks. Understand the many types of security breaches and learn how to secure computer systems to pursue a career in this rapidly-growing industry.
Early Childhood A.A.S.
The Early Childhood program is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of settings working with children birth to age eight. Knowledge of children through observation, description, and reflection as well as current research in the field is the basis for coming to a deeper understanding of the values that underlie students’ work with children. Students are supported in translating theory into practice through supervised internships alongside class seminars.
Early Childhood Certificate
The Early Childhood program is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of settings working with children birth to age eight. Knowledge of children through observation, description, and reflection as well as current research in the field is the basis for coming to a deeper understanding of the values that underlie students’ work with children. Students are supported in translating theory into practice thorough supervised internships alongside class seminars.
Fashion Design & Technology A.A.S.
The Fashion Design & Technology program enables students to understand how apparel is produced for various markets considering creative, technical, and cost factors. Graduates are prepared for work as junior patternmakers; design assistants; technical design, and more. You will develop skills in textiles, draping and flat pattern making, garment construction, apparel design, and other skills used in the design fields from apparel manufacturing to home products.
Fashion Design & Technology A.A.S.
Fashion Merchandising A.A.S.
Love style, have an interest in merchandising, or a desire to work in textiles and fashion marketing? The dynamic, creative, and challenging world of fashion has a variety of career opportunities. The Fashion Merchandising program combines fashion studies with business courses to prepare students for positions in resident buying offices, fashion manufacturers, designer showrooms, retail stores, fashion publications, and other firms associated with the fashion industry.
Human Services A.S.
Human Services focuses on meeting the needs of individuals, families, and groups through an interdisciplinary knowledge base, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of social issues, while maintaining a commitment to human rights and social justice. Completing the A.A.S. will prepare students to enter social work or related fields. The A.S. program prepares students to transfer to a four-year program of study. The Community Health and Case Management Certificate is especially useful for those employed in the human services who wish to upgrade their skills and marketability.
Interactive Technologies A.A.S – Computer Animation and Game Design
The A.A.S. in Interactive Technologies (ITECH) Computer Animation and Game Design Track is designed for digital media students to complement their 2D/3D designs, illustration, animation, digital media and/or computer programming studies. The program is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for New Media careers. Students choose one concentration out of three: Digital Marketing, Web Design/Development (UX/UI), and Computer Animation and Game Design. The curriculum is designed for students who seek either an entry-level position of employment or transfer to a four-year institution. The program also serves recent graduates and professionals who want to enhance their skills utilizing creative emerging technologies.
Interactive Technologies A.A.S – Computer Animation and Game Design
Interactive Technologies A.A.S. – Digital Marketing
The A.A.S. in Interactive Technologies (ITECH) Digital Marketing Track is designed for digital marketing students to complement their business studies. The program is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for New Media careers. Students choose one concentration out of three: Digital Marketing, Web Design/Development (UX/UI), and Computer Animation and Game Design. The curriculum is designed for students who seek either an entry-level position of employment or transfer to a four-year institution. The program also serves recent graduates and professionals who want to enhance their skills utilizing creative emerging technologies.
Interactive Technologies A.A.S. – Digital Marketing
Interactive Technologies A.A.S.
The A.A.S. in Interactive Technologies (ITECH) is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for New Media careers. The curriculum is designed for students who seek either an entry-level position of employment or transfer to a four-year institution. The program also serves recent graduates and professionals who want to enhance their skills utilizing creative emerging technologies.
Interactive Technologies A.A.S.
Interactive Technologies A.A.S. – Web Design and Development (UX/UI)
The A.A.S. in Interactive Technologies (ITECH) Web Design and Development (UX/UI) Track is designed for digital media students to complement their graphic design, digital media or computer programming studies. The program is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for New Media careers. Students choose one concentration out of three: Digital Marketing, Web Design/Development (UX/UI), and Computer Animation and Game Design. The curriculum is designed for students who seek either an entry-level position of employment or transfer to a four-year institution. The program also serves recent graduates and professionals who want to enhance their skills utilizing creative emerging technologies.
Interactive Technologies A.A.S. – Web Design and Development (UX/UI)
Justice Studies A.S.
This program is designed both for students interested in deepening their understanding and practice of criminal justice in America, as well as for direct transfer to four-year degree programs in Criminal Justice and related disciplines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) – Art Concentration A.S.
Do you dream of teaching in an elementary school? This program provides a foundation in the field of education as well as a background in liberal arts. With a focus on social justice, you will examine practices that best support children’s emotional, social and intellectual needs. This program will prepare you to transfer to a baccalaureate program and start a career as an elementary teacher in grades 1 through 6.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) – Art Concentration A.S.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) – English Concentration A.S.
Do you dream of teaching in an elementary school? This program provides a foundation in the field of education as well as a background in liberal arts. With a focus on social justice, you will examine practices that best support children’s emotional, social and intellectual needs. This program will prepare you to transfer to a baccalaureate program and start a career as an elementary teacher in grades 1 through 6.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) – History Concentration A.S.
Do you dream of teaching in an elementary school? This program provides a foundation in the field of education as well as a background in liberal arts. With a focus on social justice, you will examine practices that best support children’s emotional, social and intellectual needs. This program will prepare you to transfer to a baccalaureate program and start a career as an elementary teacher in grades 1 through 6.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) – Mathematics Concentration A.S.
Do you dream of teaching in an elementary school? This program provides a foundation in the field of education as well as a background in liberal arts. With a focus on social justice, you will examine practices that best support children’s emotional, social and intellectual needs. This program will prepare you to transfer to a baccalaureate program and start a career as an elementary teacher in grades 1 through 6.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) – Spanish Concentration A.S.
Do you dream of teaching in an elementary school? This program provides a foundation in the field of education as well as a background in liberal arts. With a focus on social justice, you will examine practices that best support children’s emotional, social and intellectual needs. This program will prepare you to transfer to a baccalaureate program and start a career as an elementary teacher in grades 1 through 6.
Marketing A.S.
Marketing students experience hands-on class projects such as new product launches, sales presentations, and advertising media plans. Specialized courses in consumer behavior, advertising, professional selling and digital marketing are taught by outstanding marketing faculty, bringing real world expertise using state-of-the-art business software. The curriculum offers Marketing students opportunities to build professional networks and make lasting valuable friendships with leaders in marketing to increase job and transfer placement.
Paralegal A.A.S.
The Paralegal Program provides graduates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform competently as paralegals in law-related occupations under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals work in all phases of practice except providing legal advice to clients, appearing in court, and setting fees. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
Paralegal Certificate
The Paralegal Program provides graduates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform competently as paralegals in law-related occupations under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals work in all phases of practice except providing legal advice to clients, appearing in court, and setting fees. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
Teaching Assistant Certificate
The Teaching Assistant certificate provides you with the foundation to work as a teaching assistant in public and private schools. Teaching assistants work in the classroom to provide direct instructional support to students under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
Teaching Assistant Certificate
Web Development Certificate
Do you dream of designing and developing interactive and dynamic websites? This hands-on certificate program is designed to teach students the principles and mechanics underlying the design development of websites. Students receive practical training and will be prepared to design and develop websites utilizing the latest software development languages and tools.
30+
Degree and certificate programs available in the School of Business and Professional Careers.
73%
Graduates reported being employed in a job related to their studies.
50%
Transferred to a 4-year school within 1 year after graduating.
$2 million+
Scholarships awarded each year to SUNY WCC students.
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