2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Business Administration - Public Administration Diploma

Credential Diploma (Code D25120PA)

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 a Diploma. 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 Diploma in Business Administration with an emphasis in Public Administration.

Diploma Curriculum

Fall Semester

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ACC 120Principles of Financial Accounting

FA

3

2

0

4

BUS 115Business Law I

FA

3

0

0

3

ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics

FA

3

0

0

3

PAD 151Introduction to Public Administration

FA

3

0

0

3

OST 286Professional Development

FA, SP

3

0

0

3

ACA 115Success & Study Skills

I

0

2

0

1

OR

ACA 122College Transfer Success

FA, SP, SU

0

2

0

1

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester

AdvisingTermCLClCr
BUS 137Principles of Management

SP

3

0

0

3

CIS 110Introduction to Computers

FA, SP, SU

2

2

0

3

PAD 152Ethics in Government

SP

3

0

0

3

PAD 252Public Policy Analysis

SP

3

0

0

3

POL 120American Government

FA, SP

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Summer Semester

AdvisingTermCLClCr
MKT 120Principles of Marketing

SU

3

0

0

3

COM 120Intro to Interpersonal Communication

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

OR

COM 231Public Speaking

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:6
SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 06
MAJOR COURSES 31
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 01
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 38

Expected program competencies are maintained by the lead instructor for this program, while course competencies are maintained by the respective instructors of specific courses.

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