General Business AS Degree (AF23)
The Associate of Science in General Business degree program provides an introductory foundation to core aspects of the business environment while also preparing students for continued study in the field of business. The program develops skills through course work in communication, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and the humanities, as well as through course work in the business disciplines. Graduates may pursue additional education opportunities at senior institutions or pursue a variety of entry-level positions in the broad career field of business.
NOTE: This degree will transfer to specific institutions within the University System of Georgia with which WGTC has articulation agreements. For further information about the terms of this agreement, as well as transferability of general education courses and occupational programs to other Georgia colleges and universities, please refer to the WGTC web page, Articulation Agreements, https://www.westgatech.edu/admissions/registrars-office/articulation-agreements/. Please consult an academic advisor for requirements specific to each institution.
Credits for ACCT courses other than ACCT 2140 and ACCT 2145 are awarded only if the courses have been completed within the last seven years. Courses over seven years old may be recommended by the program chair and approved by the Dean of the School of Business/Public Services if the student presents recent, documented, in-field experience or current accounting certification.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will have the necessary skills to find entry-level employment in business, local and state government, health care facilities, hotels, real estate, banking, restaurants, not-for-profit organizations, insurance, and sales.
Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 67 credit hours
Curriculum
The Associate of Science in General Business degree requires a minimum of 44 credit hours of general education courses as specified below (all course prerequisites must be met).
Area I Language Arts/Communication Requirement (minimum 12 hours)
Area II Social/Behavioral Sciences Requirement (minimum 12 hours)
Area III Natural Sciences/Mathematics Requirement (minimum 14 hours)
and
one of the three lab science sequences below (4 courses, 8 credits, total):
OR
| CHEM 1151 | Survey of Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1151L | Survey of Inorganic Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 1152 | Survey of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1152L | Survey of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab | 1 |
OR
Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement (minimum 6 hours)
and
Occupational Courses (23 credits)
CISM 2201: Students who successfully completed COMP 1000 prior to January 2018 may use that course to fulfill the CISM 2201 requirement for graduation.
ACCT 2140, CIST 2128: required for CSU transfer only
MGMT 2160, CISM 2201: required for UWG transfer only