This Associate of Arts degree is designed to substantially fulfill the freshman and sophomore course requirements for admission to bachelor’s degree programs in business at New Mexico colleges and universities; the degree’s general education curriculum is accepted for transfer toward the general education core. Click here for Transfer agreements.
Students should communicate with the School of Business & Information Technology associate dean or program chairs as well as with admissions advisors at the college or university where they plan to complete the bachelor’s degree. Courses taken with the credit/no credit option, transfer credits and non-traditional credits that have been accepted by CNM may not be accepted by the transfer institution. Many four-year institutions have minimum grade point average requirements for admission as well as a requirement that all coursework be completed with grades of C or better.
This educational option is an: Associate of Arts Degree
This educational option is designed for: Immediate employment and transfer into a baccalaureate program
This educational option can be completed: Part-time or full-time
This educational option can be started: Any term
Primary course location: :Main campus, Montoya campus, and many courses are online
Special requirements
Contact the School of Business & Information Technology and transfer institution(s) to determine if additional courses are required or accepted toward specific four-year graduation requirements.
UNM: It is recommended that students coordinate their choice of classes with the Anderson School of Management (ASM) pre-admission requirements listed on the ASM website bba.mgt.unm.edu/admissions/requirements.asp. Students should contact the ASM admissions office one to two semesters prior to their expected start date to begin the application process.
NMHU: Students should contact NMHU in Rio Rancho one to two semesters prior to their expected start date to begin the application process.
Information for people with felony convictions
A felony conviction will not prevent entry into the program or employment; however, if may limit available employment opportunities.
Some courses are not eligible for Financial Aid. Please check the list here when considering a course.
Educational Opportunities
Additional Courses: Contact the School of Business & Information Technology and transfer institution(s) to determine if additional courses are required or accepted toward specific four-year graduation requirements.
Transfer Information
UNM: It is recommended that students coordinate their choice of classes with the Anderson School of Management (ASM) pre-admission requirements listed on the ASM website. Students should contact the ASM admissions office one to two semesters prior to their expected start date to begin the application process.
NMHU: Students should contact NMHU one to two semesters prior to their expected start date to begin the application process.
Career Opportunities
Careers that may require a bachelor’s degree in business range widely and included accounting, financial analysts, personal financial advisors, employment, recruitment and placement specialists, insurance sales agents and marketing and management, to name a few.
Potential employers for this educational option
Most businesses, governmental and non-profit organizations employ individuals with business degrees.
Prospects for employment
The U.S. Department of Labor/Bureau of Statistics predicts that the demand for professionals in many of these areas is strong and is expected to remain so over the new few years.
Sample job titles for this educational option:
Accountant, financial analysts, personal financial advisors, employment, recruitment and placement specialists, insurance sales agents and marketing and management.
Ten Year Rule for CTE Courses
Career and technical education courses in this program will qualify for credit for a period of ten academic years. Due to changing technologies, trends, and professional demands, courses completed ten or more years in the past will satisfy program requirements only if they are approved by the instructional school in which they were offered. Cohorted programs may have additional restrictions.
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