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
Evening and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2013
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 115 | Business Law I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 116 | Business Law II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Models NEW REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Survey of Mathematics NEW REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| College Algebra NEW REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 8 | 2 | 0 | 9 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| INT 110 | International Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 7 | 2 | 0 | 8 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Survey of Economics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Prin of Microeconomics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prin of Macroeconomics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| ___ ___ | Business Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 8 | 4 | 0 | 10 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 150 | Accounting Software Appl | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
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 129 | Individual Income Taxes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 5 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 239 | Bus Applications Seminar NEW 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| LOG 110 | Introduction to Logistics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Personal Finance | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Business Finance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Org Behavior in Business | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Professional Development | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Intro To Project Mgmt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 9 | 4 | 0 | 11 | |
Total Credit Hours: 71
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.
A25120 REVISED