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
A25120BA
NC CIP: 52.0201
Day, Evening and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2022
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 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 12 | 4 | 0 | 14 | |
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 |
| BUS 125 | Personal Finance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 240 | Business Ethics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 255 | Org Behavior in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking | (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) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts 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 |
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Accounting Software Appl | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| OR | |||||
| Employment Law and Regs | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Entrepreneurship I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Human Resource Management | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Small Business Management | (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) | |
| Total: | 13 | 5 | 0 | 15 | |
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: | |||||
| Individual Income Taxes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Testing and Assessment | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro to ACC Spreadsheets | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| OR | |||||
| Training and Development | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Spreadsheet | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| ___ ___ | Business Elective | ** | ** | ** | 1 |
| Total: | 7 | 7 | 0 | 11 | |
Total Credit Hours: 65
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, 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.
A25120BA