Business Administration - AAS Degree
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, 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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Business Administration Program, the graduate should be able to:
- Create a business plan, applying business principles to a real-world scenario.
- Demonstrate an ability to apply general management know-how in practical business situations.
- Conduct market research and design appropriate and effective marketing mix and strategies.
- Develop an understanding of economic thought regarding incentives and how markets allocate resources efficiently.
Business Administration Checklist
Fall Semester I
Spring Semester I
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-125 | Personal Finance | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Summer Semester I
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| ECO-252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Fall Semester II
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 | | 0 | 4 |
| BUS-153 | Human Resource Management | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| MKT-120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester II
| BUS-240 | Business Ethics | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-260 | Business Communication | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| ACC-121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 | | 0 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 65-67
Program Electives:- Take 3 credits from prefixes: ACC, BUS, CSV, CTS, DBA, ECO, ETR, MKT, OST, SPA, WBL.
Communications: ENG-112, ENG-114; COM-110, COM-231.
Natural Sciences/Math: BIO-111, BIO-168; CHM-151; MAT-110, MAT-143, MAT-152, MAT-171.
Social Sciences: ECO-251, ECO-252; HIS-111, HIS-112, HIS-131, HIS-132; POL-120; PSY-150; SOC-210, SOC-220.
Humanities/Fine Arts: ART-111, ART-114, ART-115; ENG-231, ENG-232, ENG-241, ENG-242; HUM-115; MUS-110.