Business Administration - General Track - Management Focus 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.
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, Online
POS Approved: Fall 2025
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 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Writing and Inquiry | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and 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 153 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 240 | Business Ethics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 260 | Business Communication | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 121 | Prin of Managerial Accounting | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS 255 | Org Behavior in Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Prin of Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Prin of Macroeconomics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 14 | 4 | 0 | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 239 | Bus Applications Seminar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 223 | Customer Experience | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PMT 111 | Proj Mgmt Assessing Risk | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Introduction to Sociology (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| World of Work | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| OR | |||||
| Work-Based Learning I | (0) | (0) | (10) | (1) | |
| Total: | 12 | 2 | 0 | 13 | |
Total Credit Hours: 66
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
A25120BA