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
| ACC 120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | | FA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | | FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | | FA, SP, SU | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 151 | Introduction to Public Administration | | FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| *ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ACA 115 | Success & Study Skills | | I | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | | FA, SP, SU | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 17 |
Spring Semester-1st Year
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management | | SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 260 | Business Communication | | SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet | | SP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 152 | Ethics in Government | | SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| *MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| *MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | | FA, SP, SU | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 15-16 |
Summer Semester
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing | | SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 3 |
Fall Semester-2nd Year
| BUS 115 | Business Law I | | FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 110 | Database Concepts | | FA | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | | FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development | | FA, SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 251 | Public Finance & Budgeting | | FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 15 |
Spring Semester-2nd Year
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | | SP | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis | | SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 254 | Grant Writing | | SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| POL 120 | American Government | | FA, SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| COM 231 | Public Speaking | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| HUM/FINE ARTS | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 16 |
SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
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| 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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