Business Administration A.A.S.
A25120
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.
Coursework 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. Students should consult their advisor for information about course scheduling.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Understand and apply the planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling functions of management
- Demonstrate the ability to apply microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts as a basis for understanding our economy
- Use written or oral discussion to discover and to articulate ideas (GE I.1)
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret and apply principles of financial management
- Develop and apply organizational strategies to decision making
- Display a working knowledge of computing concepts, components and basic office applications (GE III. 5)
- Effectively use microcomputers and software applications
General Education
Required Courses
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | SP, SU |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 SHC from the following
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Application | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 126 | Storytelling | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | FA, SP |
Major Courses
Core Required Courses
| ACC 120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| BUS 115 | Business Law I | 3 | FA, SP |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | FA, SU |
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | FA, SP |
Concentration Requirement
Other Major Required Courses
| ACC 121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 | SP, SU |
| ACC 150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 | FA, SP |
| BUS 239 | Business Applications Seminar | 2 | SP |
| OST 136 | Word Processing | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
General Electives
(Select 4 SHC from the following courses)
| BUS 125 | Personal Finance | 3 | FA, SP |
| BUS 217 | Employment Law and Regulations | 3 | FA |
| BUS 230 | Small Business Management | 3 | FA, SP |
| BUS 240 | Business Ethics | 3 | FA |
| BUS 255 | Organizational Behavior in Business | 3 | FA |
| BUS 260 | Business Communication | 3 | SP |
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MKT 223 | Customer Service | 3 | FA, SP |
| WBL XXX | Work-based Learning (up to 3 SHC) | 1-3 | |
Total Credit Hours: 65