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Business Administration - Associate of Business (Major Code - BUSG)

The Business Administration Associate of Business degree prepares students for transfer to a university program in management, marketing, or general business. It also trains them for direct employment in the business world. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Explain the process of maintaining proper accounting records for a business and demonstrate the skills required to maintain such records. 
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret and communicate a business' financial information. 
  • Examine legal and ethical issues from the perspective of a business manager or owner. 
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the direct issues related to the economic conditions in America and other countries.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (AGEC-B) 35-37 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3
ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-5 credits

MAT 212Calculus for Business**

3
OR
MAT 220Calculus I**

5

Laboratory Sciences 8 credits

Arts 3 credits

Humanities 3 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits

ECN 201Principles of Macroeconomics***

3
AND
ECN 202Principles of Microeconomics***

3

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 120Introduction to Information Systems**

3

General Education Electives 1-3 credits

General education electives must be chosen from the general education list. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.

Six credits of arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, or general education electives must be chosen from the current listing of intensive writing courses. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.

CORE CURRICULUM 28 CREDITS

BUS 109Survey of Business*

3
BUS 167Business Communications*

3
BUS 201Financial Accounting**

3
BUS 202Managerial Accounting**

3
BUS 219Business Statistics**

3
BUS 221Analytic Methods in Business

4
BUS 233The Legal Environment of Business*

3
CIS 181Computer Applications*

3
CIS 281Advanced Computer Applications*

3

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 63-65 CREDITS)

Elective courses must be transferable to the university or universities to which the student plans to transfer. See www.aztransfer.com.

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 63-65 CREDITS

Students transferring to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or the University of Arizona should consult the major guides at www.aztransfer.com and see an advisor for specific transfer information.