Bridge2Bachelor's

Turn Career-Focused Training Into a Bachelor’s Degree

Build hands-on expertise in a field you’re passionate about. Earn a career-ready associate degree – and then continue at Scottsdale Community College to earn your Bachelor of Business Administration–Management .

Two stackable degrees. Approximately four years. One connected pathway.

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Bridge2Bachelor's

Build Your Future One Credential at a Time

The Bridge2Bachelor’s Program is designed to help you earn a valuable credential at each stage of your education.

  • Years 1-2: Build Career-Ready Expertise
    • Complete hands-on coursework in your chosen field and earn an Associate of Applied Science.
  •   Your first milestone: A career-focused associate degree that can prepare you to enter the workforce or advance in your field.
  • Years 3-4: Add Business and Leadership Skills
    • Build on applicable associate-degree credits as you continue into SCC’s Bachelor of Business Administration–Management.
  •   Your next milestone: A bachelor’s degree designed to strengthen your preparation in leadership, management, finance, human resources, operations, and strategy.
  • Your Future: Bring Both Skill Sets Together
  • Graduate with specialized industry knowledge and the business preparation to pursue leadership, management, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

What Does “Stackable” Mean?

You don’t have to wait until the end of a four-year journey to earn your first degree.

With Bridge2Bachelor’s, you begin by earning a career-focused associate degree. You can then continue your education and apply eligible coursework toward SCC’s Bachelor of Business Administration–Management. Each credential builds on the one before it – helping you develop both specialized industry expertise and broader business leadership skills.

An SCC advisor will help you select courses that support your educational and career goals.

Choose Your Career Pathway

Begin with hands-on education in a field that interests you. Then add the business and leadership preparation that can help you grow within your industry.

Explore the Bridge2Bachelor’s pathways available at SCC.

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Culinary Arts + Business Management

Develop professional culinary skills and hands-on industry experience – then add the business preparation to lead teams, manage operations, or build a food-service enterprise.

Explore career directions in:

  • Culinary and kitchen leadership
  • Restaurant and food-service management
  • Catering and entrepreneurship
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Data Analytics + Business Management

Develop technical skills to collect, analyze, visualize, and communicate data – then add the business and leadership preparation to turn insights into informed decisions and organizational strategies.

Explore career directions in:

  • Data analysis and visualization
  • Business intelligence and reporting
  • Data-informed operations and decision-making
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Equine Science + Business Management

Build practical knowledge of horse care, training, and equine operations – then develop the business and leadership skills to help manage or grow an equine organization.

Explore career directions in:

  • Equine facility operations
  • Program and event management
  • Equine business and entrepreneurship
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Exercise Science + Business Management

Build hands-on expertise in fitness assessment, exercise programming, and client wellness – then add the business and leadership skills to manage programs, lead teams, or grow a health and fitness enterprise.

Explore career directions in:

  • Personal training and fitness coaching
  • Health, wellness, and sports programming
  • Fitness management and entrepreneurship
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Financial Services + Business Management

Build practical knowledge of investments, capital markets, financial products, regulations, and client service—then add the business and leadership skills to manage teams, strengthen client relationships, or advance within the financial services industry.

Explore career directions in:

  • Banking and financial services
  • Investment and securities support
  • Financial services management and leadership

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Turn Your Expertise Into Leadership

Technical skills can help you enter your chosen field. Business and leadership skills can help you advance within it.

Bridge2Bachelor’s combines hands-on, career-focused education with preparation in management, leadership, finance, human resources, and strategy. You’ll develop the expertise to understand the work – and the business skills to lead people, manage operations, and help organizations grow.

  • Know the Work.
    • Build practical expertise and firsthand knowledge of your chosen industry.
  • Lead the People.
    • Strengthen your skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, and workforce management.
  • Grow the Business.
    • Learn to think strategically, improve operations, understand finances, and recognize opportunities for growth.
  • Know the work. Lead the people. Grow the business.

A Connected Pathway – With Support Along the Way

  • Two Valuable Degrees
    • Earn a career-focused associate degree before completing your BBA–Management.
  • One College
    • Complete your educational journey at SCC, with access to faculty, resources, and support from a college you know.
  • Personalized Advising
    • Work with SCC advisors to understand degree requirements, select appropriate courses, and stay on track toward your goals.
  • Career-Focused Learning
    • Develop hands-on technical abilities and practical skills in management, finance, IT, and human resources you can connect to real workplace situations.
  • Professional Portfolios and Showcases
    • Complete professional portfolios and participate in showcase events to highlight student achievements and connect with industry professionals
  • Affordable Tuition
    • Complete your stackable degrees for less than $15,000 in tuition, depending on your selected pathway and individual circumstances.*
  • Flexible Options
    • Choose from available online and in-person course formats designed to help you balance college with work and other responsibilities.

Invest in Two Degrees – Without the Traditional University Price

SCC’s affordable tuition can help make your four-year educational journey more attainable. Depending on your pathway and individual circumstances, you may be able to earn both your associate and bachelor’s degrees for less than $15,000 in total tuition.*

Financial aid, scholarships, and additional resources may be available to eligible students.

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* Textbooks and fees are not included. The total cost and length of study will vary due to the different academic requirements of each signature program, as well as if the student has previously obtained college credits that would apply. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to work with SCC academic advisors to address their unique situation.

Explore Your Pathway

Interested in combining career-focused training with a bachelor’s degree? Please contact the appropriate SCC program director below to help you explore your next steps and answer your questions.

  • Business Management
  • Eric Nilsson
  • BBA Program Analyst/Advising
  • Office: ICC-304
  • Phone: (480) 423-6785
  • [email protected]
  • Culinary
  • Ashley Holian
  • Culinary Arts Program Director
  • Office: AP-254
  • Phone: (480) 423-6094
  • [email protected]
  • Data Analytics
  • Mrs. Sara Beakley-Mercill
  • Chair, Department of Computer Information Systems
  • Phone: (480) 425-6737
  • [email protected]
  • Equine Science
  • Jay Clements
  • Program Director
  • Office: AP-240
  • Phone: (480) 423-6231 office
  • Phone: (520) 235-6870 cell
  • [email protected]
  • Exercise Science
  • Robert Martin III, MS, CSCS
  • Exercise Science, Personal Training, & Nutrition Director
  • Phone: (480) 423-6205
  • [email protected]
  • Financial Services
  • Mark Barton
  • Department Chair
  • Office: BUS-130
  • Phone: (480) 425-6913
  • [email protected]
  • Hospitality
  • Janelle Hoffman
  • Faculty Chair, Hospitality
  • Office: AP-246
  • Phone: (480) 423-6260
  • [email protected]
  • Interior Design
  • Rachel Simmons
  • IDEC, ASID, NCIDQ Certified
  • Program Director
  • Advisor for ASID Student Chapter
  • Office: AP-216A
  • Phone: (480) 423-6442
  • [email protected]

Note: SCC’s Bachelor of Business Administration - Management is regionally accredited and holds the same recognized degree designation as other accredited bachelor’s programs across the U.S.