Business Administration
Curriculum Description
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.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A25120 REVISED
NC CIP: 52.0201
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POS Approved: Fall 2012
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
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| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 115 | Business Law I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Mathematical Models | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
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| Survey of Mathematics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
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| College Algebra | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 12 | 4 | 0 | 14 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
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| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS 116 | Business Law II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| INT 110 | International Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 15 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
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| Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
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| Public Speaking | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Oral Communication | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Survey of Economics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
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| Prin of Microeconomics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Prin of Macroeconomics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| ___ ___ | Business Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 121 | Prin of Managerial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ACC 150 | Accounting Software Appl | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
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| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 12 | 6 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
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| ACC 129 | Individual Income Taxes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LOG 110 | Introduction to Logistics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
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| Personal Finance NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
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| Business Finance | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Org Behavior in Business NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
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| Professional Development NEW REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Intro To Project Mgmt | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 11 | 2 | 0 | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours: 69
Additional Information
Business Electives — Select one: ACC 225, BAF 143, BUS 139, BUS 153, BUS 230, BUS 240, COE 111, INT 115, MKT 223, or WEB 110
Other Major Hours Electives 1 — Select one: BUS 255, BUS 270, PMT 110
Other Major Hours Electives 2 — Select one: BUS 125, BUS 217, BUS 225, BUS 234, BUS 257
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110.
Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
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ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110 |
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