2025-2026 Catalog
Business Administration, A.S.
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The associate degree program in Business Administration provides a foundation in business that will prepare students for direct entry into the workforce or to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The Business Administration curriculum helps students comprehend the underlying business principles and develop the ability to analyze and solve problems faced by managers whether in corporations, small businesses, government agencies or nonprofit organizations.
The program provides an introduction to business and its global connections. It addresses business law and ethics, corporate social responsibility, social enterprise, business planning and development, effective leadership, as well as the fundamentals of accounting, budgeting, and marketing principles. Students also explore the basics of business communication, economic theories and effective forecasting.
Each student builds a business plan relevant to his or her career aspirations that integrates skills and knowledge learned in the various courses. An optional 150-hour internship may be undertaken at the end of the student’s program where classroom experiences will be applied in a real business environment. Wherever possible, the specific business chosen for the internship will reflect the student’s desired career goal.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of core business disciplines, including management, marketing, accounting, finance, operations, human resources, economics, and business law.
- Convey ideas and information in diverse business contexts through oral, written, and electronic communication.
- Apply analytical skills to evaluate data and implement business theories to address challenges and make informed decisions.
- Apply ethical principles and social responsibility within the business environment, promoting integrity and ethical behavior.
- Utilize digital tools and technologies to support and enhance business operations.
- Describe the socio-cultural, political-legal, and economic dimensions of business in a multi-cultural community.
- Develop leadership and interpersonal skills essential for effective teamwork and management in today’s business environment.
- Demonstrate practical technical skills necessary for pursuing entry-level positions and various administrative roles in the business sector, such as business plans, budgets, marketing and team management.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete all graduation requirements as stated in the catalog. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.3 in the major.
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Curriculum
General Education Requirements - 21-22 Credits
- ENG 101 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
- ENG 1XX - English Elective Credit(s): 3
- MATH 1XX - Mathematics (MATH) Credit(s): 3
- Science (BIO, CHEM, SCI) Credit(s): 3-4
- Social Science (PSY or SOC) Credit(s): 3
- Humanities (HIS, PHIL, SPAN, HUM) Credit(s): 3
- General Education Elective Credit(s): 3
Non Major Core Requirements - 3 Credits
Business Administration Major Core Requirements - 21 Credits
Electives - 3 Credits
- BUS 1XX - Elective Credit(s): 3
OR - ACC 1XX - Accounting Elective Credit(s): 3
Concentrations - 12 Credit(s)
Students will select one concentration to complete the program. Business Administration Open Concentration
Students may select any Accounting, Business, or Management & Leadership elective that fits that respective career goal in business. These courses may come from ACC, BUS, ECN, OS, or BMM at the appropriate level. Freshman Year
- 1XX Elective Credit(s): 6
Sophomore Year
- 2XX Elective Credit(s): 6
Entrepreneurship Concentration
Entrepreneurs are people who would like to start and grow their own business. Their satisfaction comes from creating, advancing, and ultimately transforming an idea into a thriving business. Success demands knowledge of, and experience in, a number of factors, including initiating the start-up process, maintaining a competitive edge, gaining market share, making financial decisions, adapting to change, and developing products and services. In the United States, approximately 600,000 - 800,000 new businesses are started each year. These businesses form the basis of our economy. They allow their owners to work for themselves and to be self-sufficient. Many entrepreneurs build on their success by taking personal and financial risks to introduce new types of businesses based on current and projected needs. The purpose of the Entrepreneurship concentration is to provide students with the general knowledge to launch, operate, and grow their own business or operate and grow an existing business. This option focuses on innovative, hands-on business practice and small business management. Foundation and advanced courses expose students to the principles of business development, including strategic planning, marketing, advertising, business law, accounting, and information systems. Manufacturing Management Concentration
This concentration is designed to introduce students to the modern manufacturing environment. While rounding out their skills in lean manufacturing principles, this concentration prepares students to take nationally-recognized, portable credential exams for Certified Production Technician (CPT). Students will be tested on safety; quality practices and measurement; manufacturing process and production; and maintenance awareness from the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC). Students must pass all four exams to earn the CPT. This concentration will also prepare students to take the nationally-recognized, portable credential as a Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) by passing exams in logistics from MSSC. Students must pass two logistics exams to earn the CLT. Additionally, students who complete this concentration may take the MSSC green manufacturing credentialing exam. Students may further seek to earn the Certificate in Manufacturing & Production and apply all of this coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Human Resource Management Concentration
The management of human resources is a growing field. With increasing legal issues pertaining to employment and the need for organizations to carefully select, develop and maintain their workforce, this field will continue to present excellent opportunities for both employment and advancement. The Human Resource Management concentration prepares students to effectively deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today’s workforce. Successful students will be prepared for positions as human resource assistants or specialists whose work contributes to the growth and success of organizations and their employees. Graduates will be prepared for human resource positions in business, government, and nonprofit organizations. Students will learn to identify staffing needs and develop skills for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and developing employees. They will also learn the policies, procedures, and legal aspects of human resource management. They will round out their program with studies in business management, ethics, and cultural awareness. Students who complete this concentration will possess the skills necessary for many career opportunities at entry- and mid-level positions in a wide variety of organizations. Total Credits in the Program: 61-62
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