Business Administration B.A.S.
Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
This major is designed to provide a flexible, transfer-friendly approach to specifically serve the needs of students who have earned Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Science degrees. A previously earned A.A., A.A.S. or A.S. degree will transfer as a block and students will complete a capstone-type program in business administration. Program requirements include 36 hours of essential studies, 30 hours of major core requirements, and 15 hours of supporting course work. A total of no less than 120 semester hours is required for graduation.
Pre-requisite to program entrance: successful completion of A.A., A.A.S., or A.S. program from accreditation institution.
Business Administration majors must complete the following essential studies courses: COMM 110, ENGL 110, ENGL 120, or ENGL 125, and MATH 103, which are pre-requisite courses to this major and approved electives to total no less than 120 semester hours. At least 36 semester hours must be in the upper course (300-400) level.
The online B.A.S. degree in business administration coursework is also offered over a rotation schedule with the start-up cycle being offered periodically for new enrollees.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- SLO 1: Students will apply business theories and/or methods to solve problems.
- SLO 2: Students will demonstrate successful individual and collaborative communication skills.
- SLO 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to adapt to change through personal and professional awareness of self, others and the environment.
- SLO 4: Students will demonstrate proficiency with technology appropriate for the contemporary business environment.
Requirements
Essential Studies Requirements:
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals Of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II | 3 |
| or | |
| ENGL 125 | Business and Technical Writing | 3 |
| MATH 103 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Additional Essential Studies Credits | 24 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Note: Courses completed as ‘essential studies course’ in the A.A., A.A.S., or A.S. program will apply the 36-hour sub-total.
Core Requirements:
Supporting Course Work and Elective Requirements:
Supporting Course Work of 15 SH: Any upper division (300-400 level) BUSN courses or other relevant courses that have approval of the advisor.
Electives: Student should consult advisor for selection of additional elective courses to ensure that a total of no less than 120 credits is successfully completed.
Total credits required for a B.A.S. Degree: 120 SH