Business Administration/Public Administration
Curriculum Description
Public Administration is a concentration under the curriculum title of Business Administration. This curriculum prepares students for entry into management positions in state/local governments and not-for-profit organizations, provides education for current employees, and informs citizens of governmental functions.
Course work includes study and practical application in personnel administration, decision making, ethics, organizational theories, and budgetary and other governmental issues. Emphasis is placed on building analytical skills, stimulating moral imagination, and recognizing the discretionary power of the administrator’s role.
Through acquisition of knowledge and skills, individuals should be able to perform governmental activities. By developing personal competencies and qualities, graduates will be eligible for employment in the public administration profession.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A2512H REVISED
NC CIP: 44.0401
Day, Evening and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2014
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Accounting REVISED REQUISITE  |
3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014  |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 151 | Intro to Public Admin REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 OR |
Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE |
(2) | (2) | (0) | (3) |
| CIS 111 | Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ___ ___ | Natural Science/Mathematics Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 10
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 251 | Public Finance & Budgeting REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECO 151 OR |
Survey of Economics REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| ECO 251 OR |
Prin of Microeconomics REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| ECO 252 | Prin of Macroeconomics REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 118 OR |
Interpersonal Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 14
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 153 | Human Resource Management REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Business Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 6
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 9
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 115 | Business Law I REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PMT 110 | Intro To Project Mgmt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 110 OR |
Introduction to Communication REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| COM 120 OR |
Intro Interpersonal Com REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 15
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 260 | Business Communication NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 228 | Service Marketing REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 152 | Ethics in Government REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 253 | Intro to Urban Planning REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
** | ** | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 255 OR |
Org Behavior in Business REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I NEW 2014 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
Totals
Class Hours: 12
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 10
Credit Hours: 16
Total Credit Hours: 70
Legend
- : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
- : Local Requirement
- : Instructional Service Agreement
- : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
- : Global Distinction
- : Requisite(s)
Additional Information
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives - Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, or REL 221. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
Business Electives - Select one: ACC 121, BUS 110, BUS 125, BUS 225, BUS 270, CTS 230, INT 115, MKT 223, or PMT 111.
Natural Science/Mathematics Elective - Select one course: MAT 110 or MAT 143
