Business Administration, A.B.

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Academic Program Code: 102

This program allows students the widest possible latitude in choosing courses and an area of specialization in business.

This program prepares students for a wide range of entry-level positions in various business enterprises.

To receive an Associate in Business degree in the Business Administration program, a student must meet the course and credit requirements.

Note: This program is designed for career entry and/or advancement in selected fields. It is not intended to be a transfer program. Students planning to transfer should see a counselor or faculty advisor concerning transfer options.

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 15 credit hours of course work from the General Education Course list. Course work must be selected as directed from the areas below.

English Composition and Communications

EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
Select an EN or COM course from the list below (based on your transfer intent, if applicable).
EN 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3
OR
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
OR
COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective.

Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Sciences

Select one (1) Social Sciences General Education Elective.

Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Select one (1) Natural Sciences Lab/Non Lab General Education Elective or one (1) Mathematics General Education Elective.

Nat Sci Lab/Non Lab General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
OR
Mathematics General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

General Education Total Credit Hours

15 (minimum)

Program Courses

BA 103 - Introduction to Business Credit Hours: 4
BA 145 - Computer Applications in Business I Credit Hours: 3
BA 201 - Business Communication Credit Hours: 3
BA 207 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
BA 256 - Principles of Accounting I Credit Hours: 4
BA 270 - Marketing Credit Hours: 3
BA 276 - Business Innovation Credit Hours: 4
BA 283 - Business Management Credit Hours: 3

Program Elective Courses

Select 18 Business Elective credits from the following courses.

BA 105 - Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3
BA 106 - Starting a Business Credit Hours: 3
BA 150 - Mathematical Applications in Business Credit Hours: 4
BA 153 - Personal Finance Credit Hours: 3
BA 156 - Accounting Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
BA 158 - Accounting for Entrepreneurs Credit Hours: 4
BA 170 - Principles of Retailing Credit Hours: 3
BA 172 - Sales Credit Hours: 3
BA 174 - Advertising Credit Hours: 3
BA 175 - Supply Chain Management Credit Hours: 3
BA 183 - Supervision Credit Hours: 3
BA 204 - Electronic Commerce Credit Hours: 3
BA 208 - Business Law II Credit Hours: 3
BA 209 - Issues in Business Ethics Credit Hours: 3
BA 254 - Introduction to Statistics with Applied Models Credit Hours: 3
BA 257 - Principles of Accounting II Credit Hours: 4
BA 272 - Marketing Problems Credit Hours: 3
BA 274 - Production and Inventory Management Credit Hours: 4
BA 278 - Transportation and Logistics Credit Hours: 3
BA 282 - Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3
BA 284 - Human Resources Management Credit Hours: 3
BA 286 - Small Business Management Credit Hours: 3
BA 288 - Introduction to International Business Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

In What Order Should I Take Classes?

Please select courses from the Priority I list. Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed. If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

Priority I	Priority II
EN 101 - English Composition I Humanities General Education - Elective BA 103 - Introduction to Business BA 270 - Marketing BA Elective - (min. of 3)	EN 102 - English Composition II Social Sciences General Education - Elective BA 145 - Computer Applications in Business I BA 283 - Business Management BA Elective - (min. of 3)
Priority III	Priority IV
Nat Sci Lab/Non Lab General Education - Elective OR Mathematics General Education - Elective BA 201 - Business Communication BA 207 - Business Law I BA 256 - Principles of Accounting I BA 276 - Business Innovation	BA Elective - (min. of 3) BA Elective - (min. of 3) BA Elective - (min. of 3) BA Elective - (min. of 3) BA Elective - (min. of 3)

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult My Degree Path for specific degree requirements.