General Studies–Business/Technology Emphasis - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
Application Code 156
For curriculum information, contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH-239—443-518-1520.
The general studies area of study is intended for students who are uncertain of their career plans or desire two years of a broad, general college education. This curriculum has been adapted to allow students to explore several different subject areas. The General Studies – Business/Technology Emphasis transfer pattern has been designed specifically for students whose interests are more in the area of business and/or technology than in the liberal arts. Those who plan their course sequences with faculty advisors may prepare for either transfer or employment. Students are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer.
General Education Core
Students enrolled in transfer patterns must take a minimum of 30 credits in General Education. Each student’s total of general education and required courses must equal at least 60 semester hours of credit.
English Composition
Arts & Humanities
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Core Electives
Required Courses Related to Major
| ACCT-111 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BMGT-100 | Introduction to Business and Organization | 3 |
| BMGT-203 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| BMGT-205 | Principles of International Business | 3 |
| CMSY-110 | Software Applications for Micros | 3 |
| ECON-101 | Principles of Economics (Macro) | 3 |
| ENTR-101 | Entrepreneurship and Creativity | 3 |
| SPCH-105 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
Electives – Select 6 credits from the following:
| ACCT-112 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BMGT-142 | Business Development and Sales for Emerging Leaders | 3 |
| BMGT-151 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BMGT-175 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BMGT-204 | Taking Your Business Mobile | 3 |
| CMSY-129 | The Internet and the Digital World | 3 |
| CMSY-168 | Developing for the Web | 3 |
| CMSY-172 | Introduction to Programming with JavaScript | 3 |
| CMSY-205 | Advanced JavaScript | 3 |
| ENTR-225 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
A graduate should be able to
- 1. Analyze various business situations from global perspectives.
- 2. Demonstrate the use of appropriate analytical tools and technology to support business practice.
- 3. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning to business decisions.
- 4. Apply economic principles to business decisions.
Total Credit Hours: 60