Business Administration, A.A.S. (A25120)

Courses required to meet graduation requirements in this curriculum are offered during day hours and evening courses are offered on demand. Minimum time for completion: Day – four semesters full-time attendance; Evening – will vary according to semester load of student. The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded graduates of this curriculum.

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.

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.

General Education Courses:

Major Courses:

ACC 120 - Prin of Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
ACC 121 - Prin of Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
BUS 110 - Introduction to Business Credit Hours: 3
BUS 115 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
BUS 116 - Business Law II Credit Hours: 3
BUS 137 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
BUS 240 - Business Ethics Credit Hours: 3
BUS 285 - Business Management Issues Credit Hours: 3
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
ECO 251 - Prin of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ECO 252 - Prin of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
MKT 120 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3
OST 286 - Professional Development Credit Hours: 3
WBL 110 - World of Work Credit Hours: 1

Business Electives:

Students are required to take 6 SHC from the following:

BUS 125 - Personal Finance Credit Hours: 3
BUS 139 - Entrepreneurship I Credit Hours: 3
BUS 153 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3
BUS 217 - Employment Law and Regs Credit Hours: 3
BUS 225 - Business Finance Credit Hours: 3
BUS 230 - Small Business Management Credit Hours: 3
BUS 245 - Entrepreneurship II Credit Hours: 3
BUS 253 - Leadership and Mgt Skills Credit Hours: 3

WBL Electives:

Students are required to take 6 SHC from the following:

BAF 143 - Financial Planning Credit Hours: 3
BUS 125 - Personal Finance Credit Hours: 3
BUS 139 - Entrepreneurship I Credit Hours: 3
BUS 153 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3
BUS 217 - Employment Law and Regs Credit Hours: 3
BUS 225 - Business Finance Credit Hours: 3
BUS 230 - Small Business Management Credit Hours: 3
BUS 245 - Entrepreneurship II Credit Hours: 3
BUS 253 - Leadership and Mgt Skills Credit Hours: 3
CTS 130 - Spreadsheet Credit Hours: 3
ETR 215 - Law for Entrepreneurs Credit Hours: 3
ETR 220 - Innovation and Creativity Credit Hours: 3
ETR 230 - Entrepreneur Marketing Credit Hours: 3
ETR 240 - Funding for Entrepreneurs Credit Hours: 3
HRM 110 - Intro to Hosp & Tourism Credit Hours: 3
HRM 140 - Legal Issues-Hospitality Credit Hours: 3
HRM 220 - Cost Control-Food & Bev Credit Hours: 3
HRM 220A - Cost Control-Food & Bev Lab Credit Hours: 1
INT 110 - International Business Credit Hours: 3
LOG 110 - Introduction to Logistics Credit Hours: 3
LOG 215 - Supply Chain Management Credit Hours: 3
LOG 220 - Logistics Management Credit Hours: 3
MKT 123 - Fundamentals of Selling Credit Hours: 3
MKT 220 - Advertising and Sales Promotion Credit Hours: 3
MKT 221 - Consumer Behavior Credit Hours: 3
MKT 223 - Customer Experience Credit Hours: 3
MKT 226 - Retail Applications Credit Hours: 3
WBL-XXX Work-Based Learning Credit Hours: 1-6

Work-Based Learning Option:

Qualified students may elect to take up to 6 credit hours of Work-Based Learning in place of 6 hours Business electives.

Total Credit Hours Required: 69/70

Developmental Course Requirements

Developmental coursework (both prerequisite and corequisite) will be required of students whose placement test measures indicate a need for greater proficiency in the areas of English and/or mathematics. Please refer to the Course Description section for prerequisite and corequisite course information.