Business Administration - Business/Data Analytics, AAS

This curriculum is designed as a two-year terminal degree preparing students for a career in business with emphasis on data analytics. Students will learn how to use quantitative and qualitative data methods to solve organizational problems, make decisions, and communicate information. Coursework includes statistical data analysis, management information systems, and software applications.

Prerequisite/Corequisite Coursework if Required by Placement Testing

ENG 099 - Introduction to College Writing 1 Hour
ENR 098 - Writing and Reading for College 4 Hours
MTH 098 - Elementary Algebra 4 Hours
MTH 099 - Support for Intermediate College Algebra 2 Hours

Area I - Written Composition: 3 Hours

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hours

Area II - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 Hours

SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hours or
SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hours
Fine Arts or Humanities* 3 Hours
*Choose from art appreciation, art history, humanities, literature, music appreciation, philosophy, religion, or theatre appreciation.

Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics: 6-7 Hours

MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hours or
MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hours or higher math
Math or Natural Science* Elective 3-4 Hours

*Choose from astronomy, biology, chemistry, physical geography, physics, or physical science.

Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours

Choose from anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology.

Area V - Concentration and Electives: 44 Hours

ORI 101 - Orientation to College 2 Hours
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business 3 Hours
BUS 180 - Fundamentals of Management Information Systems and the Business Process 3 Hours
BUS 215 - Business Communication 3 Hours
BUS 241 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Hours
BUS 242 - Principles of Accounting II 3 Hours
BUS 260 - Statistical Data Analysis 3 Hours
BUS 263 - The Legal and Social Environment of Business 3 Hours
BUS 275 - Principles of Management 3 Hours
BUS 285 - Principles of Marketing 3 Hours
CIS 203 - Introduction to the Information Highway 3 Hours
CIS 286 - Computerized Management Info Systems 3 Hours
CIS 225 - Introduction to SQL Programming - Oracle 3 Hours
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Hours
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Hours