A25120BA – Business Administration: General Business Administration Pathway

Degree Designation Articulation Agreement
Associate in Applied Science None
Minimum Required Credit Hours Fully online option available?
66 Yes

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, banking and finance, business law, economics, entrepreneurship, leadership, management, marketing, and public administration. 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 businesses or industries.

This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges.

Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.

Industry credentials have been built into this program in the following courses: CTS-130 - MOS Excel Associate Certification

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will:

  • Use fundamental business concepts, methods, and tools required in the development of business strategies.
  • Apply business principles to organizational environments.
  • Produce clear, persuasive, and concise business analyses.
  • Develop personal and professional skills required to be productive members of the business community.

Program Requirements

General Education

General Education Courses

Communications

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG-111Writing and Inquiry

3

ENG-112Writing and Research in the Disciplines

3

Humanities/Fine Arts

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Humanities (AAS)

Social/Behavioral Sci

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ECO-251Principles of Microeconomics

3

Mathematics

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MAT-143Quantitative Literacy

3

MAT-152Statistical Methods I

4

MAT-171Precalculus Algebra

4

Technical Core

Technical Core Courses

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACC-120Principles of Financial Accounting

4

BUS-110Introduction to Business

3

BUS-115Business Law I

3

BUS-137Principles of Management

3

CIS-110Introduction to Computers

3

ECO-252Principles of Macroeconomics

3

MKT-120Principles of Marketing

3

All pathways take these 22 credits

Concentration Requirements

Concentration/Pathway Hours

General Business Administration Pathway

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BUS-139Entrepreneurship I

3

BUS-153Human Resource Management

3

BUS-225Business Finance

3

BUS-240Business Ethics

3

Other Major Hours - Required

General Business Admin Path take these 9 credits

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BUS-265Business Prof Capstone

3

CTS-130Spreadsheet

3

WBL-111Work-Based Learning I

1

Other Required Courses

Other Required Courses

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACA-115Success & Study Skills

1

ACA-122Transfer & Career Success

1

Other Major Hours - Electives

Other Major Hours - Electives List:

Earn at least 9 credits from the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACC-121Principles of Managerial Accounting

4

ACC-122Principles of Financial Accounting II

3

BAF-110Principles of Banking

3

BUS-125Personal Finance

3

BUS-245Entrepreneurship II

3

ETR-220Innovation and Creativity

3

ETR-240Funding for Entrepreneurs

3

LDR-110Introduction to Leadership

3

LDR-115Evidenced-Based Leadership and Decision Making

3

LDR-225Leading Change

3

MKT-220Advertising and Sales Promotion

3

MKT-223Customer Experience

3

MKT-232Social Media Marketing

3

WEB-213Internet Marketing and Analytics

3

WEB-225Content Management Systems

3

WBL-112Work-Based Learning I

2

WBL-113Work-Based Learning I

3

WBL-114Work-Based Learning I

4

Recommended Course Sequence

View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule