GENERAL BUSINESS
Center and South Campuses
The General Business program is designed to allow students the widest possible latitude in choosing business courses. Seven common core business courses provide basic knowledge and skills. In addition, students must select a minimum of 12 semester hours in business electives enabling students to tailor-make a business program suited to their educational needs.
This program is compatible with many bachelor degree programs offered through local colleges and universities; see an academic advisor or counselor for full details.
ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 62 Semester Hours)
A. Career Preparation and Related Courses
| BUSN-1010 |
Business Enterprise |
X |
. |
. |
. |
3 |
| AND |
|
| ACCT-1050 |
Financial Record Keeping |
X |
X |
. |
. |
4 |
| OR |
|
|
OR |
| ACCT-1070 |
Accounting for Entrepreneurs |
X |
X |
. |
. |
3 |
| OR |
|
|
OR |
| ACCT-1080 |
Principles of Accounting 1 |
X |
X |
. |
. |
4 |
| AND |
|
| ITCS-1010 |
Computer & Information Processing Principles |
X |
. |
. |
. |
4 |
| MGMT-1010 |
Principles of Management |
. |
X |
X |
. |
3 |
| MKTG-1010 |
Principles of Marketing |
. |
X |
X |
. |
3 |
| BUSN-1080 |
Business Law 1 |
. |
X |
X |
. |
4 |
| BCOM-2050 |
Business Communications |
. |
. |
X |
X |
4 |
| |
24-25 |
| An additional 12 semester hours must be selected from courses with the following alpha codes: ACCT, BCOM, BUSN, FINC, MGMT, MKTG; any Information Technology course beginning with IT including ITAP, ITBS, ITCS, ITIA, ITML, ITNC, ITNT, ITOS, ITSA, ITWP. |
12 |
| |
36-37 |
B. Arts and Sciences Component. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .minimum sem hrs 18
See Arts and Sciences courses required for the Associate of Business Administration Degree (ABA). Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.
C. Elective Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 sem hrs
D. Certificate Option
Certificate in General Business
| BUSN-1010 |
Business Enterprise |
X |
. |
. |
. |
3 |
| AND |
|
| ACCT-1050 |
Financial Record Keeping |
X |
X |
. |
. |
4 |
| OR |
|
|
OR |
| ACCT-1070 |
Accounting for Entrepreneurs |
X |
X |
. |
. |
3 |
| OR |
|
|
OR |
| ACCT-1080 |
Principles of Accounting 1 |
X |
X |
. |
. |
4 |
| AND |
|
| ITCS-1010 |
Computer & Information Processing Principles |
X |
. |
. |
. |
4 |
| MGMT-1010 |
Principles of Management |
. |
X |
X |
. |
3 |
| MKTG-1010 |
Principles of Marketing |
. |
X |
X |
. |
3 |
| BUSN-1080 |
Business Law 1 |
. |
X |
X |
. |
4 |
| BCOM-2050 |
Business Communications |
. |
. |
X |
X |
4 |
| |
24-25 |
| An additional 12 semester hours must be selected from courses with the following alpha codes: ACCT, BCOM, BUSN, FINC, MGMT, MKTG; any Information Technology course beginning with IT including ITAP, ITBS, ITCS, ITIA, ITML, ITNC, ITNT, ITOS, ITSA, ITWP. |
12 |
| |
36-37 |
E. Skill Specific Certificate
Skill Specific Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business
The Skill Specific Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business will meet the demand of students wishing to obtain knowledge and information for the startup and management of a new business venture.
Skill Specific Certificate in General Business - International Business
The Skill Specific Certificate in General Business - International Business is designed for students who desire to pursue a career in international business and to enhance their knowledge of global business practices. This program provides comprehensive knowledge of international business practices, marketing, supply chain management, and global entrepreneurship. Emphasis is also placed on the study of culture, economic, social, and political aspects affecting global business operations.