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.
Course work 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.
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Suggested Schedule for 2017-2018 (Updated Jun 26, 2017)
Associate In Applied Science Degree (AAS) A25120
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST-136 | Word Processing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 17 | |||||
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC-121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS-115 | Business Law I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-139 | Entrepreneurship I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS-130 | Spreadsheet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 16 | |||||
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | |
| Total: 6-7 | |||||
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC-150 | Accounting Software Applications | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| BUS-125 | Personal Finance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-153 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| or ECO-252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT-120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: 17 | |||||
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS-245 | Entrepreneurship II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-260 | Business Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-270 | Professional Development | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| or WBL-111 | Work-Based Learning I | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: 10-12 | |||||
Total Credit Hours: 66-69
| MAT-110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| or MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| or MAT-152 | Statistical Methods 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| or MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Certificate in Business Administration C25120
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT-120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 16 | |||||
Total Credit Hours: 16
Certificate in Business Administration - Office Software C25120OS
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 7 | |||||
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC-150 | Accounting Software Applications | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| CTS-130 | Spreadsheet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST-136 | Word Processing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 8 | |||||
Total Credit Hours: 15
Certificate in Business Administration - Small Business Start-Up C25120SB
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-139 | Entrepreneurship I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 10 | |||||
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS-245 | Entrepreneurship II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT-120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 6 | |||||
Total Credit Hours: 16
Diploma in Business Administration D25120
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-125 | Personal Finance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-139 | Entrepreneurship I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT-120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 18 | |||||
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS-115 | Business Law I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-245 | Entrepreneurship II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| or ECO-252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 19 | |||||