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

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
ACC 120	Principles of Financial Accounting			3	2	0	4
BUS 110	Introduction to Business			3	0	0	3
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers			2	2	0	3
PAD 151	Introduction to Public Administration			3	0	0	3
*ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry			3	0	0	3
ACA 115	Success & Study Skills			0	2	0	1
OR
ACA 122	College Transfer Success			0	2	0	1
	Total Credit Hours:				17

Spring Semester-1st Year

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
BUS 137	Principles of Management			3	0	0	3
BUS 260	Business Communication			3	0	0	3
CTS 130	Spreadsheet			2	2	0	3
PAD 152	Ethics in Government			3	0	0	3
*MAT 171	Precalculus Algebra			3	2	0	4
OR
*MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy			2	2	0	3
	Total Credit Hours:				15-16

Summer Semester

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
MKT 120	Principles of Marketing			3	0	0	3
	Total Credit Hours:				3

Fall Semester-2nd Year

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
BUS 115	Business Law I			3	0	0	3
DBA 110	Database Concepts			2	3	0	3
ECO 251	Principles of Microeconomics			3	0	0	3
OST 286	Professional Development			3	0	0	3
PAD 251	Public Finance & Budgeting			3	0	0	3
	Total Credit Hours:				15

Spring Semester-2nd Year

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
WBL 111	Work-Based Learning I			0	0	10	1
PAD 252	Public Policy Analysis			3	0	0	3
PAD 254	Grant Writing			3	0	0	3
POL 120	American Government			3	0	0	3
COM 120	Intro to Interpersonal Communication			3	0	0	3
OR
COM 231	Public Speaking			3	0	0	3
HUM/FINE ARTS	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective			3	0	0	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.

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