Business Administration - Public Administration Track REVISED
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.
This curriculum model is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Public Administration.
The Public Administration track prepares students for entry into management positions in state/local governments and not-for-profit organizations, provides education for current government employees, and informs citizens of governmental functions.
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
Day, Evening, Online
POS Approved: Fall 2025
Fall Semster
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 151 | Intro to Public Admin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Writing and Inquiry | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 13 | 4 | 0 | 15 | |
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 137 | Principles of Management (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 260 | Business Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 261 | Diversity in Mgmt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 251 | Public Finance & Budgeting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 15 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
Summer Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Critical Thinking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Introduction to Ethics (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
Fall Semster
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 115 | Business Law I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 240 | Business Ethics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Prin of Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Prin of Macroeconomics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPO 225 | Community Engagement | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 254 | Grant Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PMT 111 | Proj Mgmt Assessing Risk | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Introduction to Sociology (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
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| World of Work | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| OR | |||||
| Work-Based Learning I | (0) | (0) | (10) | (1) | |
| Total: | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | |
Total Credit Hours: 65
Additional Information
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110
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