Business Administration – General Track
Associate Degree in Applied Science
What You’ll Learn
At Forsyth Tech, studying business administration means learning various aspects of business, including finance, accounting, marketing, human resources, and management. The program offers both theoretical and practical knowledge through hands-on training, internships, and case studies. You can also develop soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, essential for success in the business world. Graduates can pursue careers in various industries, start their own businesses, or transfer to a four-year college or university.
Outcomes
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Management
- Finance
- Economics
- Strategy
- Operations
Curriculum & Class Schedule:
Management Focus
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.
BUS 110: Introduction to Business
ACredit Hours: 3
BUS 115: Business Law I
ACredit Hours: 3
CIS 110: Introduction to Computers
ACredit Hours: 3
Select one:
ENG 110: Freshman Composition
RCredit Hours: 3
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
MAT 110: Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
RCredit Hours: 3
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
ACC 120: Prin of Financial Accounting
ACredit Hours: 4
BUS 137: Principles of Management (Global)
ACredit Hours: 3
BUS 153: Human Resource Management
Credit Hours: 3
BUS 240: Business Ethics
Credit Hours: 3
BUS 260: Business Communication
RCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
COM 231: Public Speaking (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
HUM 115: Critical Thinking
A RCredit Hours: 3
PHI 240: Introduction to Ethics (Global)
A U RCredit Hours: 3
ACC 121: Prin of Managerial Accounting
A RCredit Hours: 4
BUS 255: Org Behavior in Business
Credit Hours: 3
CTS 130: Spreadsheet
RCredit Hours: 3
MKT 120: Principles of Marketing
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics
A UCredit Hours: 3
ECO 252: Prin of Macroeconomics
A U GCredit Hours: 3
BUS 239: Bus Applications Seminar
RCredit Hours: 3
MKT 223: Customer Experience
Credit Hours: 3
PMT 111: Proj Mgmt Assessing Risk
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
PSY 118: Interpersonal Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
WBL 110: World of Work
Credit Hours: 1
WBL 111: Work-Based Learning I
Credit Hours: 1
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Curriculum & Class Schedule:
HR Focus
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.
BUS 110: Introduction to Business
ACredit Hours: 3
BUS 115: Business Law I
ACredit Hours: 3
CIS 110: Introduction to Computers
ACredit Hours: 3
Select one:
ENG 110: Freshman Composition
RCredit Hours: 3
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
MAT 110: Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
RCredit Hours: 3
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
ACC 120: Prin of Financial Accounting
ACredit Hours: 4
BUS 137: Principles of Management (Global)
ACredit Hours: 3
BUS 153: Human Resource Management
Credit Hours: 3
BUS 240: Business Ethics
Credit Hours: 3
BUS 260: Business Communication
RCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
COM 231: Public Speaking (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
HUM 115: Critical Thinking
A RCredit Hours: 3
PHI 240: Introduction to Ethics (Global)
A U RCredit Hours: 3
BUS 217: Employment Law and Regs
Credit Hours: 3
BUS 234: Training and Development
Credit Hours: 3
BUS 255: Org Behavior in Business
Credit Hours: 3
BUS 256: Recruit Select & Per Plan
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics
A UCredit Hours: 3
ECO 252: Prin of Macroeconomics
A U GCredit Hours: 3
BUS 239: Bus Applications Seminar
RCredit Hours: 3
BUS 261: Diversity in Mgmt
Credit Hours: 3
MKT 120: Principles of Marketing
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
PSY 118: Interpersonal Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
WBL 110: World of Work
Credit Hours: 1
WBL 111: Work-Based Learning I
Credit Hours: 1
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)

- Market research analyst
- Bank teller
- Entry level supervisor
- Executive assistant
- Management analyst
- Human resources specialist
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2100 Silas Creek Parkway,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103