Business Administration - General Track

Curriculum Description

Business Administration

Career Cluster:     Business Management & Administration, Finance, Government & Public Administration, and Marketing

Pathway:              Business Administration

Program Major    Business Administration

Pathway 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 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

A25120BA
NC CIP: 52.0201
Evening and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2017

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	Writing and Inquiry	3	0	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 9
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 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:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
MAT 110 OR	Mathematical Measurement and Literacy	2	2	0	3
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	(2)	(2)	(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	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)

Totals

Class Hours: 8
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 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
BUS 240	Business Ethics	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	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy	1	2	0	2

Totals

Class Hours: 7
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 8

Fall Semester

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ECO 151 OR	Survey of Economics	3	0	0	3
ECO 251 OR	Prin of Microeconomics	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
ECO 252	Prin of Macroeconomics	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
___ ___	Business Elective	**	**	**	1

Totals

Class Hours: 3
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 4

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 NEW VERSION 2017FA	2	2	0	3

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
COM 120 OR	Intro Interpersonal Com	3	0	0	3
COM 231 OR	Public Speaking	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
ENG 112 OR	Writing/Research in the Disc	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
ENG 114 OR	Prof Research & Reporting	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
ENG 115	Oral Communication	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)

Totals

Class Hours: 8
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 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	3	0	0	3
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 4
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 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

Totals

Class Hours: 5
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 7

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
BUS 125	Personal Finance	3	0	0	3
BUS 239	Bus Applications Seminar	1	2	0	2
BUS 255	Org Behavior in Business	3	0	0	3
LOG 110	Introduction to Logistics	3	0	0	3

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
BUS 139 OR	Entrepreneurship I	3	0	0	3
BUS 230	Small Business Management	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)

Totals

Class Hours: 13
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 14

Total Credit Hours: 69

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

Business Electives — Select one credit hour: BAF 143, MKT 223, WBL 111 

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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