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 the recommended curriculum model below 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 2014
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 115 | Business Law I REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014 | 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: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| ___ ___ | Natural Science/Mathematics Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE | 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 REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Prin of Microeconomics REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prin of Macroeconomics REVISED REQUISITE | (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 REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE | (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 REVISED REQUISITE | 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 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| LOG 110 | Introduction to Logistics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Personal Finance REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Business Finance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Org Behavior in Business REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Professional Development REVISED REQUISITE | (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, INT 115, MKT 223, WBL 111 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.
Natural Science/Mathematics Elective - Select one course: MAT 110 or MAT 143
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
A25120 REVISED