Business Administration, General A 25 12 0 A1 Associate in Applied Science
Contact: (336) 334-4822, ext. 50148 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 in 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. Classroom activities that develop team-building skills will prepare graduates to function as contributing members of management teams. Graduates may find employment in large and small businesses, notfor-profit service organizations, government agencies, and financial institutions. Students will be required to use technology (computer, internet, etc.) in all courses in this program. Most courses required under this program are offered in a variety of formats: • Traditional (face to face, in a classroom setting) • On-line (no traditional class time - lecture/labs on-line) • Hybrid (part face-to-face classroom, part on-line) Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Business Administration program, the graduate should be able to: • Implement strategies based on consumer needs, market changes and best practices in business • Cultivate a collaborative work environment • Combine word processing, spreadsheet, database, and business software skills in the completion of business projects • Use critical thinking skills to solve business problems • Operate within the ethical, legal, and regulatory parameters of the industry • Demonstrate customer focus in the execution of business processes • Evaluate financial information to make business decisions • Implement business strategies based on customer needs, the competitive environment, resources available, and operational constraint. 50
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Fall Semester I Credits – – ACA Elective1 1 BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 BUS 125 Personal Finance 3 CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 MKT 120 Principles of Marketing 3 Total 16 Spring Semester I ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting 4 BUS 115 Business Law I 3 BUS 121 Business Math 3 INT 110 International Business 3 – – Second English Elective2 3 Total 16 Summer Semester I BUS 137 Principles of Management LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics Total
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Fall Semester II ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting 4 ACC 149 Intro to Accounting Spreadsheets 2 ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics 3 – – Communication Elective3 3 – – Math Elective4 3-4 Total 15-16 Spring Semester II ACC 151 Accounting Spreadsheet Apps 2 BUS 225 Business Finance 3 BUS 280 REAL Small Business 4 ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 – – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective5 3 Total 15 Total credit hours required for degree: 68-69 ACA Electives ACA 111 ACA 112 2 Second English Electives ENG 112 ENG 114 3 Communications Electives COM 110 COM 120 COM 231 4 Math Electives MAT 143 MAT 152 MAT 171 5 Humanities/Fine Arts Electives ART 111 HUM 110 HUM 115 MUS 110 PHI 240 1
This degree can be completed in a traditional or completely online format. Students must successfully complete ACA 112 Intro to Distance Learning, as an entrance requirement for the completely online option. For more information about eDegree programs, please visit the eDegree website, http://edegree.gtcc.edu.
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