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 Title | Credits | | WR 121 | English Composition | 3 | | SP 111 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | | BA 104 | Business Math | 4 | | ECON 201 | Principles of Economics | 3 | | OR ECON 202 | Principles of Economics | 3 | | | 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 Title | Credits | | BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 4 | | BA 131 | Intro to Business Computing | 4 | | BA 204 | Teamwork Dynamics | 3 | | | WINTER QUARTER | | BA 223 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | | CS 125 SS | Spreadsheet Applications | 4 | | *BA 255 | Personnel Supervision | 3 | | OA 201 | Word Processing I | 3 | | | SPRING QUARTER | | BA 206 | Principles of Management | 3 | | BA 214 | Business Communications | 3 | | BA 254 | Internet Marketing | 3 | | *BA 243 | Consumer Behavior | 3 | | | FALL QUARTER | | WR 199 | Critical/Creative Thinking | 3 | | *BA 249 | Retail Management | 3 | | BA 211/BA 200 | Prin. of Acct. or Applied Acct. | 4 | | CS 125 A | Database Management | 4 | | | WINTER QUARTER | | BA 226 | Business Law I | 3 | | BA 280 | Work Experience | 2 | | *BA 239 | Advertising | 3 | | BA 212/BA 201 | Prin. of Acct. or Applied Acct. | 4 | | | SPRING QUARTER | | BA 227 | Business Law II | 3 | | CS 244 | Systems Analysis/Design | 4 | | *BA 250 | Small Business Management | 3 | | BA 213/BA 202 | Prin. of Acct. or Applied Acct. | 4 | | | * Business Administration Option Courses |
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