Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 2059 - Catalog 2017/2018
Max Grunbaum Nagiel, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3829, nagielm@DaytonaState.edu
John Weiss, 386-506-3792, weissj@daytonastate.edu
School of Business Admin., 386-506-4227
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Business Administration A.S. degree program is to prepare students for entry-level employment in management or administration through innovative curriculum that emphasizes student success, promotes diversity, and provides the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and skills needed to meet local industry needs.
Description:
The program provides a solid foundation in business administration principles and the basic techniques and skills for efficient and effective management of businesses. Specific courses will utilize the latest Microsoft Suite as designated by the course syllabus. Graduates learn marketing, finance, accounting, management, human relations, business law, and entrepreneurial skills.
AS Certificates That Lead To This Degree:
The following AS Certificates are embedded within this degree: Business Management - 091600; Business Operations - Entrepreneurship - 091300. You may pursue the AS degree and also earn the AS certificates while completing the requirements for the degree, or pursue the AS certificates to develop or upgrade your skills. Contact your faculty or academic advisor for details and course options.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Generate effective communication of ideas, concepts and terminology.
- Identify ethical concerns through social responsibility.
- Explain how economic theories impact businesses and consumers.
- Apply business related theories to problems, cases, or research papers.
- Create business documentation using appropriate software.
- Prepare financial information for management-related decisions.
- Formulate a company marketing plan using marketing concepts.
- Develop a business plan for a new business venture.
Graduates of this program are eligible to be enrolled in Daytona State College, Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management program. Call (386) 506-4BAS or email BASinfo@daytonastate.edu for details.
Credits earned in this AS degree may be applied toward the 091300 Business Operations-Entrepreneurship and the 091600 Business Management certificates.
Note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state bright futures.
Additional Admission Requirements
Program Specific Courses require a "C" or better.
Careers
Program specific courses count toward Business Operations - Entrepreneurship Certificate - 091300 and Business Management Certificate - 091600
See your Advisor for additional information.
Note: Need help preparing for your job search? Login to Daytona State's Career Services Online (CSO) to create your personal career account, or email your Daytona State College Career Advisor.
General Education Courses
General Education Core - 24 Credits
Communication (9 credits)
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| ENC1102 | Writing with Research | 3 |
| SPC2608 | Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills | 3 |
Mathematics (6 credits)
(choose two math courses listed below - see Notes)
MAC1105, STA2023: Students seeking to transfer to Bachelor's program are encouraged to complete an additional math core requirement. Check with the institution to determine their requirement.
Humanities (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Social Science (6 Credits)
Choose Two Courses
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
| ACG2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACG2071 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUL2241 | Business Law I | 3 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| GEB2430 | Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 |
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3 |
| MAN2021 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3 |
ISM2000: Will utilize the latest Microsoft Suite as designated by the course syllabus.
Accounting or Finance Elective (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Business Elective (6 credits)
Choose Two Courses
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3 |
Accounting or Finance Elective (3 credits)
Choose One Course
2nd Semester
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| First Math Core | 3 |
SBM2000: Will utilize the latest Microsoft Suite as designated by the course syllabus.
Business Elective - Choose Two of the Following
Summer Semester
| SPC2608 | Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills | 3 |
| Humanities Core | 3 |
Year 2
1st Semester
| ACG2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ENC1102 | Writing with Research | 3 |
| Second Math Core | 3 |
| MAN2021 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
2nd Semester
| ACG2071 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| BUL2241 | Business Law I | 3 |
| GEB2430 | Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Upon completion of this degree, students are eligible to apply and receive both the 091300 Business Operations-Entrepreneurship and the 091600 Business Management Certificates.
*If the sample program of study is followed, students may earn certificate 091300 after completing two semesters.