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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

A25120 REVISED
NC CIP: 52.0201
Evening and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2012

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
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Survey of Economics 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Prin of Microeconomics (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Prin of Macroeconomics (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 Accounting 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 Accounting Software Appl 1 2 0 2
MKT 120 Principles of Marketing NEW REQUISITE 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 Accounting 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 NEW REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Business Finance (2) (2) (0) (3)
Select one:
Org Behavior in Business NEW REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Professional Development NEW REQUISITE (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 111INT 115, MKT 223, or WEB 110

Other Major Hours Electives 1 — Select one: BUS 255, BUS 270, PMT 110

Other Major Hours Electives 2 — Select one: BUS 125, BUS 217, BUS 225, BUS 234, BUS 257

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.

General Education Courses

Written Communication:

COM 120, ENG 111, ENG 114

Oral Communication

COM 231, ENG 115

Behavioral and Social Science:

ECO 151, ECO 251, ECO 252, PSY 118, PSY 150

Humanities and Fine Arts:

ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110

Mathematics:

MAT 115, MAT 140, MAT 161

Technology:

CIS 110, CIS 111, OST 137

A25120 REVISED