Business Administration emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize business computer applications and specifically, spreadsheet software for quantitative business analysis.
- Demonstrate math skills at the college level.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively work in teams.
- Understand the roles of marketing, management, finance, accounting, information technology, economics, law and ethics in the business environment.
- Be familiar with the multi-cultural and global environment.
Requirements
General Education Requirements: 43
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
Program Requirements: 47
The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.
First Year
Fall Term
MTH 111: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
WR 121 satisfies a general education requirement.
Winter Term
| BA 211 | Principles of Accounting: Financial | 4 |
| COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| Western Culture | 3 |
| WR 122 | English Composition: Argumentation | 3 |
| or | |
| WR 123 | English Composition: Research | 3 |
| or | |
| WR 227 | Technical Writing | 3 |
Spring Term
| BA 213 | Principles of Accounting: Managerial | 4 |
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| EC 201 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 4 |
| Literature & the Arts | 3 |
EC 201 Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Second Year
Fall Term
| BA 226 | Business Law | 3 |
| BA 260 | Entrepreneurship & Sm Business | 4 |
| EC 202 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 4 |
| MTH 241 | Calculus For Bio/Mgmnt/Soc Sci | 4 |
Winter Term
| BA 275 | Business Quantitative Methods | 4 |
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| BA 223 | Principles of Marketing | 4 |
Spring Term
| BA 291 | Business Process Management | 4 |
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Electives | 4 |
Approved electives
| BA 206 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BA 218 | Personal Finance Planning | 3 |
| BA 222 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BA 224 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BA 249 | Retail Management | 3 |
| BA 285 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 90