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Associate Degree Program in Business
Degree: Associate of Arts in Business, see also Degree and Transfer Information

Structured to provide an educational experience which develops students who can cope with changes in a dynamic business environment and successfully compete for positions in business, industry, government, and service. This goal can be achieved by completing both the general education arts core and business core curriculum programs. Increased intensity in specialized areas leads to either a two-year or four-year degree path.

Career Tracks

Preparation in business can lead to a career in management, marketing and sales, administration, accounting, business computer systems, administration, medical, or legal office assistant, international business, or office management.

Learning Experiences

The learning experiences are varied. Classes include special projects, simulations, guest lecturers, case studies, field trips, as well as lectures and class discussions. Computer skills are integrated throughout the curriculum. Cooperative education experiences are available in which students can integrate theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on learning and using analytical skills, teamwork, communication skills, and decision-making techniques.

Your advisor will assist you in custom designing a personal academic program to best utilize the remaining hours to complete degree requirements.

Required general education curriculum: 24 hours

  • Demonstrate math competency
  • Complete the following courses:
Course Credits
Gen 100 Freshman Seminar I
1
Engl 125 College Writing
3
Relg 100 Biblical Literature
3
PhEd 210 Fitness Concepts
1
One oral communications course
3
One humanities course
3
One natural science course
4
One social science course
3
Sophomore Capstone Course
3

Complete the following business core courses: 15 hours

Course Credits
BuAc 205 Financial Accounting I
3
BuAd 205 Business Communications
3
BuAd 220 Management
3
BuCS 120 Microcomputer Applications
-or- any three from BuCS 113, 114, 118, 119
3
Econ 222 Principles of Microeconomics
meets social science requirement
3

Choose from the following business electives: 12 hours minimum

  • Business Accounting (BuAc)
  • Business Administration (BuAd)
  • Business Computer Systems (BuCS) except BuCS 101 and BuCS 112
  • Economics (Econ)

 

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