2020-2021 Academic Catalog

Business Administration - Public Administration A.A.S.

Credential: A.A.S. (Code: A25120PA)

Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy.

Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making.

Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions and large to small business or industry.

This program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. To be eligible for graduation, the student must have satisfactorily completed the course requirements as outlined below.

To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

This curriculum is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Associates in Applied Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Public Administration.

Business Administration Public Administration A.A.S.

Fall Semester-1st Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ACC 120Principles of Financial Accounting

3

2

0

4

BUS 110Introduction to Business

3

0

0

3

CIS 110Introduction to Computers

2

2

0

3

PAD 151Introduction to Public Administration

3

0

0

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

0

0

3

ACA 115Success & Study Skills

0

2

0

1

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester-1st Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
BUS 137Principles of Management

3

0

0

3

BUS 260Business Communication

3

0

0

3

CTS 130Spreadsheet

2

2

0

3

PAD 152Ethics in Government

3

0

0

3

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

3

2

0

4

Or

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy

2

2

0

3

Total Credit Hours:15-16

Summer Semester

AdvisingTermCLClCr
MKT 120Principles of Marketing

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Fall Semester-2nd Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
BUS 115Business Law I

3

0

0

3

DBA 110Database Concepts

2

3

0

3

ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics

3

0

0

3

OST 286Professional Development

3

0

0

3

PAD 251Public Finance & Budgeting

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester-2nd Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
WBL 111Work-Based Learning I

0

0

10

1

PAD 252Public Policy Analysis

3

0

0

3

PAD 254Grant Writing

3

0

0

3

POL 120American Government

3

0

0

3

COM 120Intro to Interpersonal Communication

3

0

0

3

Or

COM 231Public Speaking

3

0

0

3

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: HUM 110, HUM 115, or PHI 240

SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 15-16
MAJOR COURSES 50
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 01
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 66-67

NOTE: The above curriculum outline is intended as a guide only. The sequence of course offerings is subject to change at the discretion of the administration.

This curriculum is offered via distance education and/or campus. Refer to your class schedules and/or your advisor for more details.

C=Class L=Lab CL=Clinic Cr=Credit