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Business Administration

Curriculum Description

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.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

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POS Approved: Fall 2010

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 0 0 3
BUS 115 Business Law I 3 0 0 3
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
  Total: 9 0 0 9

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 116 Business Law II 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Mathematical Models 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Survey of Mathematics (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
College Algebra (3) (0) (0) (3)
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology 3 0 0 3
  OR        
General Psychology (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 8 2 0 9

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 137 Principles of Management 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Introduction to Computers (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
INT 110 International Business 3 0 0 3
  Total: 7 2 0 8

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
Select one:
Prin of Microeconomics 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Prin of Macroeconomics (3) (0) (0) (3)
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Business Elective ** ** 0 3
  Total: 6 0 0 9

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Acct 3 2 0 4
CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3
Select one:
Intro Interpersonal Com 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Public Speaking (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Oral Communication (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 8 4 0 10

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 150 Acct Software Appl 1 2 0 2
MKT 120 Principles of Marketing 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
  Total: 4 2 0 8

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 121 Prin of Managerial Acct 3 2 0 4
ACC 129 Individual Income Taxes 2 2 0 3
  Total: 5 4 0 7

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
Select one:
Personal Finance 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Business Finance (2) (2) (0) (3)
Select one:
Org Behavior in Business 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Professional Development (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Intro To Project Mgmt (3) (0) (0) (3)
LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics 3 0 0 3
  Total: 9 0 0 9

Total Credit Hours: 69

Additional Information

Business Electives — Select one: ACC 225, BAF 143, BUS 139, BUS 153, BUS 230, BUS 240, COE 111, INT 115, MKT 223, or WEB 110

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

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