Business Administration - General Business, AAS

This curriculum is designed as a two-year terminal degree preparing students for a career in business with emphasis on small business or small office environment. This course of study is designed to provide a basic background in the various aspects of business with flexibility for the student to specialize in areas of interest.

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 - Technical Concentration and Electives: 44 Hours

ORI 101 - Orientation to College 2 Hours
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business 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 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 286 - Computerized Management Info Systems 3 Hours
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*Choose 18 credit hours from BUS, CIS, ECO, or RLS.