Business Administration - A.S.
The Business Administration associate degree program prepares students for a variety of business career options. It is an ideal program of study for those who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree but have not yet chosen a business career specialization. Students enrolled in this program can apply all credits toward any of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degrees.
The Business Administration associate degree program introduces students to the field of business. Students in this program begin to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to successfully lead and navigate organizations in today's evolving and demanding business environment.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Apply introductory concepts of accounting, economics, management and marketing within business settings.
- Use decision-support tools to apply legal and ethical standards in business situations.
- Use communication methods effectively in the workplace.
Business Administration
A two-year program leading to an associate degree
Credits Major Courses | ||
| ACCT1210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT1220 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS1001 | Introduction to Business and Management | 3 |
| ECON1002 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| FISV2000 | Finance | 3 |
| FIT1040 | Spreadsheet Design for Business Solutions | 3 |
| LAW2001 | The Legal Environment of Business I | 3 |
| MGMT2001 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT2020 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MRKT1001 | Marketing Foundations | 3 |
| A&S Core Experience | ||
| Communications Foundation Courses | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Integrative Learning | 3 | |
One ILS course at the 2000 level | ||
| Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Algebra (or higher, based on student's placement) | ||
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| 9 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60.0 | |
NOTE: Students must pass MATH0010 Pre-Algebra or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math course(s).
Note: Students must pass ENG0001 Writing Workshop or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in ILS 2000-level courses
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