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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business
The Associate of Applied Science in Business introduces students to foundational business theories and practices related to planning, communication, marketing, finance, human relations, and management. Students are exposed to the legal and ethical considerations impacting business today and develop effective communication, critical thinking and technical skills needed to success. The program allows students to focus on the track areas that best meet their personal and career goals while preparing for employment opportunities in administration, retail, finance, management, and entrepreneurship.
The goals of the degree program are to prepare graduates to:
- Apply business concepts to real work experiences
- Understand the legal, ethical, and regulatory environments of business
- Recognize the global impact on local business
- Perform the basic business accounting and personal finance functions
- Develop data driven problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Work as part of a team
- Understand the responsibilities of management
- Present a professional business image
Curriculum for an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business |
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General Education |
21 |
Business Core |
21 |
Concentration Track |
18 |
Total Credit Hours Required
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60
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General Education |
Credit Hours
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BUSN 105 Business Communications |
3 |
BUSN 180 Personal Finance |
3 |
BUSN 200 Business Ethics |
3 |
CAS 111 Information Literacy |
3 |
COMM 202 Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
ENGL 101 Written English I OR ENGL 110 Technical Writing |
3 |
MATH 100, 105 OR 154 |
3 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
21 |
Business Core
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Credit Hours
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BUSN 101 Introduction to Business |
3 |
BUSN 103 Accounting I |
3 |
BUSN 170 Customer Service Management |
3 |
BUSN 212 Business Law |
3 |
BUSN 230 Business Etiquette & Image |
3 |
| BUSN 275 Management & Leadership OR | 3 |
BUSN 292 Business Internship OR BUSN 294 Business Practicum |
3 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required
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21
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Concentration Tracks:
The tracks within the A.A.S. Business degree offers flexibility for you to design your own Business program of study.
You must select ONE of the following concentration tracks:
General Business Track
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Credit Hours
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| You may select any electives course(s) in BUSN, CAS, ECON, ENTR, ENGL, IT, MDIA, CGEN 100, CGEN 120, PSCI 101, PSYC 203, SOCI 203, WORK 299, or Languages (CLAN, FREN, SPAN) for a total of 18 credit hours to complete the General Business Concentration. | |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
18 |
Management Track
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Credit Hours
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BUSN 190 Human Resource Management |
3 |
BUSN 205 Principles of Management |
3 |
BUSN 191 Organizational Behavior OR |
3 |
Restricted Business Electives |
9 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required
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18
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Marketing/Entrepreneurial Track |
Credit Hours
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| BUSN 110 Sales | 3 |
| BUSN 210 Marketing | 3 |
| BUSN 211 Advertising | 3 |
| Restricted Business Electives | 9 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
18
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Office Administration Track |
Credit Hours
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| CAS 205 Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| CAS 111 Word Complete | 3 |
| CAS 230 Office Administration | 3 |
| Restricted Business Electives | 9 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
18
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