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City Colleges of Chicago prepares students for success in business careers across industry sectors by providing expert instruction, real-world experience, and strong industry connections. Our business programs evolve with employer needs, ensuring students gain the skills to thrive in today’s workforce.

Whether you’re launching your career or advancing your skills, City Colleges offers:

  • Flexible schedules to fit your busy life
  • Short-term, career-focused certifications to get to work quickly
  • Transfer pathways to four-year universities
  • Apprenticeships & hands-on business experience
  • A supportive, welcoming learning environment

With the right education and connections, your future in business starts here.

Explore Business degree and certificate options in our online catalog.

Classroom-to-Workforce Options

Your business career starts here—where learning meets opportunity.

At City Colleges of Chicago, our programs are built with Chicago employers to help you launch, grow, or pivot your career. Whether you’re starting fresh, upskilling, or planning to transfer, we’ve got you covered.

Explore high-demand fields like:

  • Accounting (AAS degree) – Build a strong foundation in finance, auditing, and tax prep.
  • Banking & Financial Services – Prepare for careers as bank tellers, personal bankers, and loan officers. (Expanding Basic Certificate → Advanced Certificate, coming Summer 2026)
  • CPA Preparation (Post Baccalaureate) – After earning a bachelor’s degree, getting a CPA license can demonstrate expertise to employers.
  • Digital Marketing & Social Media – Create campaigns, analyze consumer behavior, and drive business growth. (Expanding Advanced Certificate → AAS degree, coming Summer 2026)
  • Human Resources – Learn talent management, employee relations, and workplace policies. (Expanding Basic Certificate → AAS degree, coming Summer 2026)
  • Sales – Learn how to connect, close, and lead in competitive markets. (Advanced Certificate → AAS degree, coming Summer 2026)
  • Entrepreneurship – Turn ideas into ventures with real-world business tools. (Advanced Certificate → AAS degree, coming Summer 2026)
  • Business Apprenticeship (AAS degree) – Earn while you learn with hands-on experience in a variety of Business areas, for approved Apprentices only.
  • Business Management (AAS degree) – Gain broad business skills for management and leadership roles.

Programs are stackable: Start with a certificate → earn your associate degree → transfer or enter the workforce.

Transfer Pathways

City Colleges offers guaranteed transfer pathways to four-year universities, making it easy to continue your education and earn a bachelor’s degree in business. Start with an associate degree, then transfer seamlessly to one of our partner universities to complete your business education at a fraction of the cost.

Gain Real-World Experience

Prepare for your future with apprenticeships, internships, and career development services designed to connect you with hands-on learning and job opportunities. Through employer partnerships and City Colleges Career Services, you can:

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