Associate in Applied Science
Business Administration
Designed for students who wish to immediately embark on their careers upon graduating with an associate degree. The A.A.S. in Business Administration will emphasize the skills necessary for the student to be successful in entry-level positions in management, real estate, sales, marketing, accounting, logistics and human resources management.
For further information, contact area coordinator, Dr. Karl Giulian.
Upon Completion of this program students will be able to:
- Evaluate ethics, social responsibility, honesty and accuracy in business reporting;
- Communicate basic business principles effectively in written, oral and technology based applications;
- Describe the impact of government in business activities;
- Analyze business situations and evaluate possible solutions;
- Demonstrate basic understanding of business management disciplines and corporate cultures;
- Demonstrate proficiency in applying basic financial and accounting principles;
- Compare and contrast various career opportunities.
Courses | Credits |
---|---|
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES - 20 credits | |
When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses. | |
Communication (6 credits) | |
ENGL101-Composition I |
3
|
ENGL102-Composition II |
3
|
Mathematics-Science-Technology (8 credits) | |
General Education Mathematics course |
4
|
General Education Science course |
4
|
Social Science (3 credits) | |
ECON110-Macroeconomics |
3
|
Humanities (3 credits) | |
Choose: HIST101, HIST102, HUMT201 or HUMT202 |
3
|
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS |
20
|
PROGRAM COURSES - 40 credits | |
ACCT130-Financial Accounting |
4
|
ACCT131-Managerial Accounting |
4
|
BUSN101-Introduction to Business |
3
|
BUSN202-Principles of Marketing |
3
|
BUSN205-Human Resources Management |
3
|
BUSN210-Business Law I |
3
|
BUSN222-Principles of Management |
3
|
BUSN247-Management Information Systems |
3
|
BUSN295-Career Development in Business Administration |
2
|
CISM125-Introduction to Computers |
3
|
ECON210-Microeconomics |
3
|
Program Electives (6 credits) | |
Choose a course from ACCT, BUSN, CISM, HOSP, LEGL or OSTM |
3
|
Choose any Liberal Arts or Business (BUSN) course |
3
|
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
40
|
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE |
60
|
(BUSI) EFFECTIVE FALL 2024 |
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF COURSES | ||
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First Semester (16 credits) | ||
BUSN101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
CISM125 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
ECON110 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
ENGL101 | Composition I | 3 |
Gen Ed | Mathematics course | 4 |
Second Semester (13 credits) | ||
ECON210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
ENGL102 | Composition II | 3 |
Gen Ed | Science course | 4 |
Gen Ed | HIST101, HIST102, HUMT201 or HUMT202 | 3 |
Third Semester (16 credits) | ||
ACCT130 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
BUSN202 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
BUSN222 | Principles of Management | 3 |
BUSN210 | Business Law I | 3 |
Choose | Any ACCT, BUSN, CISM, HOSP, LEGL or OSTM | 3 |
Fourth Semester (15 credits) | ||
ACCT131 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
BUSN205 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
BUSN247 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
BUSN295 | Career Development in Business Administration | 2 |
Choose | Any Liberal Arts or Business (BUSN) course | 3 |