Business Administration (A25120)
Associate Degree Program
Career Information
The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making. Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small business or industry.
Fall Semester I
| ACA 115 | Success & Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| ACC 120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 121 | Business Math | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 11 | 6 | 14 |
Spring Semester I
| ACC 121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| BUS 115 | Business Law I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| HRM 110* | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 14 | 4 | 16 |
Summer Semester I
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 ,0, 3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 8 | 2 | 9 |
Fall Semester II
| ACC 149 | Intro to Accounting Spreadsheets | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 230 | Small Business Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Major Elective (3,0,3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 13 | 2 | 14 |
Spring Semester II
| BUS 125 | Personal Finance | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 240 | Business Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 270 | Professional Development | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Major Elective (2,0,2) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester Total: | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Major Elective: Choose from Major Electives below.
Major Elective Set- Accounting Double Major Option
| ACC 129 | Individual Income Taxes | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ACC 150 | Accounting Software Applications | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Major Elective Set: Other
| ACC 140 | Payroll Accounting | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| ACC 220 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| BUS 139 | Entrepreneurship I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 153 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 260 | Business Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 285 | Business Management Issues | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ECO 151 | Survey of Economics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRM 140* | Legal Issues-Hospitality | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRM 240* | Marketing for Hospitality | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| INT 110 | International Business | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 220 | Advertising and Sales Promotion | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 223 | Customer Service | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Work-Based Learning (up to 8 hours) | | | |
Major Elective Set-Hospitality Management Double Major Option
| HRM 140* | Legal Issues-Hospitality | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRM 210* | Meetings and Event Planning | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRM 220 | Cost Control-Food and Beverage | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRM 230* | Club & Resort Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRM 240* | Marketing for Hospitality | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRM 245* | Human Resource Management-Hospitality | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRM 280* | Management Problems-Hospitality | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| | and | | | |
| WBL 121 | Work-Based Learning II | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| | or | | | |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I | 0 | 20 | 2 |
* Denotes industry certification courses.