Business Administration A.A.S.
A25120
The 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.
Coursework 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. Students should consult their advisor for information about course scheduling.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Identify the functions of management
- Apply economic concepts as a basis for understanding the economy
- Calculate fundamental mathematical applications in the area of finance
- Identify core marketing principles in the business environment
- Illustrate organizational strategies related to business decision making
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General Education
Required Courses
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | SP, SU |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
English/Communications
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following courses
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | FA, SP |
| COM 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 126 | Storytelling | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | FA, SP |
Major Courses
Core Required Courses
| ACC 120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | FA, SP |
| BUS 115 | Business Law I | 3 | FA, SP |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management | 3 | FA, SP |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | FA, SU |
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | FA |
Concentration Requirement
Other Major Required Courses
| ACC 121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 | SP, SU |
| ACC 150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 | SP |
| BUS 239 | Business Applications Seminar | 2 | SP |
| OST 136 | Word Processing | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
General Electives
Select 4 semester hours credit from the following courses
| BUS 125 | Personal Finance | 3 | FA, SU |
| BUS 217 | Employment Law and Regulations | 3 | On Demand |
| BUS 230 | Small Business Management | 3 | SP |
| BUS 240 | Business Ethics | 3 | On Demand |
| BUS 255 | Organizational Behavior in Business | 3 | FA |
| BUS 260 | Business Communication | 3 | SP |
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MKT 223 | Customer Service | 3 | On Demand |
| WBL XXX | Work-based Learning (up to 3 semester hours credit) | 1-3 | |
Total Credit Hours: 65