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Business Administration - General Track

Curriculum Description

Business Administration

Career Cluster:     Business Management & Administration, Finance, Government & Public Administration, and Marketing

Pathway:              Business Administration

Program Major    Business Administration

Pathway 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

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NC CIP: 52.0201
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POS Approved: Fall 2019

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 REVISED REQUISITE 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 Measurement and Literacy REVISED REQUISITE 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Quantitative Literacy REVISED REQUISITE (2) (2) (0) (3)
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
  OR        
General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE (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 REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Business Elective ** ** ** 1
Select one:
Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE 1 2 0 2
  Total: 4 2 0 6

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 240 Business Ethics REVISED REQUISITE 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)
  Total: 6 0 0 6

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
Select one:
Intro to ACC Spreadsheets 1 3 0 2
  OR        
Training and Development (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
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        
Writing/Research in the Disc (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Prof Research & Reporting (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Oral Communication (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 7 5 0 9

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
MKT 120 Principles of Marketing REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
Select one:
Entrepreneurship I REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Human Resource Management REVISED REQUISITE (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Small Business Management REVISED REQUISITE (3) (0) (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
Select one:
Accounting Software Appl 1 3 0 2
  OR        
Employment Law and Regs (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 4 5 0 6

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 125 Personal Finance REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
BUS 239 Bus Applications Seminar 1 2 0 2
BUS 255 Org Behavior in Business REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Individual Income Taxes 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Testing and Assessment (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 12 4 0 14

Total Credit Hours: 68

Additional Information

Business Electives — Select one credit hour: BAF 143, INT 110, MKT 223, WBL 111 

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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