Business Management

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OPTION

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Business Management is a recommended course of study for individuals interested in pursuing a career in business administration. The degree is composed of groups of courses that meet general education requirements, a general business core, and a specialization in business administration. The degree is not designed to transfer to a four-year institution, although a majority of the classes are transferable.

Employers of business administration graduates are calling for a wide range of intellectual, interpersonal, and technological skills, as well as basic knowledge of business. Graduates of this program may secure entry-level employment in the business profession with the skills, knowledge, values, and attitudes required for success in business career paths.

General Education:
Course #Course TitleCredits
WR 121English Composition3
SP 111Fundamentals of Speech3
BA 104Business Math4
ECON 201Principles of Economics3
OR ECON 202Principles of Economics3
Electives:8
Total General Ed and Electives:21
Program Requirements:76
(See next column for courses) 
TOTAL Credits:97
Program Recommendations:
Program classes are noted according to the quarter most often offered and shown in the recommended - or necessary sequence.
FALL QUARTER
Course #Course TitleCredits
BA 101Introduction to Business4
BA 131Intro to Business Computing4
BA 204Teamwork Dynamics3
WINTER QUARTER
BA 223Principles of Marketing3
CS 125 SSSpreadsheet Applications4
*BA 255Personnel Supervision3
OA 201Word Processing I3
SPRING QUARTER
BA 206Principles of Management3
BA 214Business Communications3
BA 254Internet Marketing3
*BA 243Consumer Behavior3
FALL QUARTER
WR 199Critical/Creative Thinking3
*BA 249Retail Management3
BA 211/BA 200Prin. of Acct. or Applied Acct.4
CS 125 ADatabase Management4
WINTER QUARTER
BA 226Business Law I3
BA 280Work Experience2
*BA 239Advertising3
BA 212/BA 201Prin. of Acct. or Applied Acct.4
SPRING QUARTER
BA 227Business Law II3
CS 244Systems Analysis/Design4
*BA 250Small Business Management3
BA 213/BA 202Prin. of Acct. or Applied Acct.4
* Business Administration Option Courses