2020-2021 Academic Catalog

Business Administration A.A.S.

Credential: A.A.S. (Code: A25120)

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.

Business Administration A.A.S. Curriculum

Fall Semester-1st Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
BUS 110Introduction to Business

3

0

0

3

CIS 110Introduction to Computers

2

2

0

3

BUS 121Business Math

2

2

0

3

ACC 120Principles of Financial Accounting

3

2

0

4

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
ACC 121Principles of Managerial Accounting

3

2

0

4

ACC 150Accounting Software Applications

1

3

0

2

BUS 137Principles of Management

3

0

0

3

BUS 260Business Communication

3

0

0

3

CTS 130Spreadsheet

2

2

0

3

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

3

2

0

4

Or

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy

2

2

0

3

Total Credit Hours:18-19

Summer Semester

AdvisingTermCLClCr
MKT 120Principles of Marketing

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Fall Semester-2nd Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics

3

0

0

3

BUS 115Business Law I

3

0

0

3

MKT 123Fundamentals of Selling

3

0

0

3

COM Communications Elective

3

Business Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:15

COM (Communications Elective) – Select one: COM 120 or COM 231

Business Elective - Select one: BAF 110, BAF 131, or BUS 230

Spring Semester-2nd Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
WBL 111Work-Based Learning I

0

0

10

1

Business Elective

3

BUS 225Business Finance

2

2

0

3

ECO 252Principles of Macroeconomics

3

0

0

3

CSV 110Intro to Customer Service

3

0

0

3

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

Business Elective - Select one: BAF 110 , BAF 131, or BUS 230

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 53
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 01
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 69-70

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