Course Catalog

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

General Education Requirements

Communication

Take 2 Groups

Group 1:

Take 3 credits

 ENG-111

Group 2:

Take 3 credits

        COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-112, ENG-114

Humanities/Fine Arts

Take 3 credits

               ART-111, ART-114, ART-115, DRA-111, DRA-115, ENG-231, ENG-232, ENG-241, ENG-242, HUM-115, MUS-110, MUS-112, PHI-240, REL-110, REL-211, REL-212, REL-221

Social/Behavioral Sciences

Take 3 credits

               ECO-251, ECO-252, HIS-111, HIS-112, HIS-121, HIS-131, HIS-132, POL-120, PSY-150, SOC-210, SOC-220, SOC-225

Natural Sciences/Math

Take 3 or 4 credits

               MAT-110, MAT-143, MAT-152, MAT-171

Major Requirements

Required Courses

Take 12 credits

  BUS-110, BUS-115, BUS-137, MKT-120

Required Subjects

Take 2 Groups

Group 1

Take 7 Credits

  ACC-120, CIS-110

Group 2

Take 3 credits

  ECO-251

Concentration Requirements: Business Administration

Take 15 Credits

  BUS-121, BUS-125, BUS-153, BUS-240, BUS-260

Other Major Requirements: Electives

Take 2 groups

Group 1

Take 5 credits

               ACA-122, ACC-121

Group 2

Take 8 credits

               From course prefixes: ACC, BUS, CSV, DBA, ECO, ETR, MKT, OST, SPA-111, WBL

Maximum 9 credits per prefixes

Maximum 8 credits from WBL

Total Credit Hours: 65-67