Associate in Arts Business/ Finance
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/17/2025
Program Description
The Associate in Arts (AA) in Business/Finance program at Richard J. Daley College is a transfer-focused
pathway designed for students who plan to continue their studies toward a bachelors degree in business-related
fields such as finance, accounting, economics, or business administration. The program follows the Illinois
Articulation Initiative (IAI) to ensure smooth transfer to four-year institutions and balances general education
requirements with foundational business coursework. Over the course of four semesters, students complete
approximately 61 credit hours that include courses in English composition, speech, humanities, mathematics,
natural and social sciences, and fine arts, alongside specialized business courses such as Introduction to
Business, Financial and Managerial Accounting, Introduction to Finance, and Principles of Economics I and II.
Elective options in business allow students to tailor their studies to individual interests or transfer requirements,
while flexibility in mathematicsranging from College Algebra to Calculus Isupports diverse academic goals.
Overall, the program is structured to provide a solid academic foundation in both general education and business
concepts, preparing students for upper-division coursework at a university as well as offering an introduction to
the professional skills valued in the business and finance industries
Established in 1980
CIP: 52-0201 Business Administration and Management, General.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 519 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 93914 |
Provider Information
Richard J Daley College
Program Contact Info
7500 South Pulaski Rd
Room 1403
Chicago, IL 60652
Room 1403
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 838-7545
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: College Degree
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 915.00 Hours / 61.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,577.00 |
| Books | $600.00 |
| Fees | $400.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,577.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - https://catalog.ccc.edu/academic-student-policy/student-focused/getting-admitted/#2-01-polic
- Reading - https://catalog.ccc.edu/academic-student-policy/student-focused/getting-admitted/#2-01-polic
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Associate in Arts Business/ Finance
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/17/2025
Program Description
The Associate in Arts (AA) in Business/Finance program at Richard J. Daley College is a transfer-focused
pathway designed for students who plan to continue their studies toward a bachelors degree in business-related
fields such as finance, accounting, economics, or business administration. The program follows the Illinois
Articulation Initiative (IAI) to ensure smooth transfer to four-year institutions and balances general education
requirements with foundational business coursework. Over the course of four semesters, students complete
approximately 61 credit hours that include courses in English composition, speech, humanities, mathematics,
natural and social sciences, and fine arts, alongside specialized business courses such as Introduction to
Business, Financial and Managerial Accounting, Introduction to Finance, and Principles of Economics I and II.
Elective options in business allow students to tailor their studies to individual interests or transfer requirements,
while flexibility in mathematicsranging from College Algebra to Calculus Isupports diverse academic goals.
Overall, the program is structured to provide a solid academic foundation in both general education and business
concepts, preparing students for upper-division coursework at a university as well as offering an introduction to
the professional skills valued in the business and finance industries
Established in 1980
CIP: 52-0201 Business Administration and Management, General.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 519 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 93914 |
Provider Information
Richard J Daley College
Program Contact Info
7500 South Pulaski Rd
Room 1403
Chicago, IL 60652
Room 1403
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 838-7545
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: College Degree
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 915.00 Hours / 61.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,577.00 |
| Books | $600.00 |
| Fees | $400.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,577.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - https://catalog.ccc.edu/academic-student-policy/student-focused/getting-admitted/#2-01-polic
- Reading - https://catalog.ccc.edu/academic-student-policy/student-focused/getting-admitted/#2-01-polic
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit