Business Administration Career, A.S. Degree

Program Design

The Business Administration Career program prepares graduates for employment as management trainees and for entry level positions in banks, insurance companies and governmental agencies. It is a general business program requiring students to take courses in accounting, business law, economics, management and corporate finance.

Although many courses in this program may be transferred, it is possible that they will transfer only as electives. Students planning to earn a bachelor’s degree should register in the Accounting and Business Administration Transfer Program.

This program is of considerable benefit to employed students looking for professional development or students who hold degrees in unrelated areas and are looking for a career specialty or career change.

NOTICE: Students should meet with a faculty advisor to plan their program of study.

Curriculum

Students may attend full- or part-time. Students must achieve at least a C- or better in an accounting course to continue on to the next level. Note: All business courses numbered 100 or higher require students to be eligible for ENG* 101 except BBG* 101, which requires students to be eligible for ENG* 093. All accounting courses numbered 100 or higher require students to be eligible for ENG* 101 and MAT* 095 or higher.

Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare and interpret financial statements and utilize accounting for managerial decisions.
2. Understand and discuss financial issues dealing with the environment of managerial finance; including working capital management, short-term financing, capital markets and the theory of the value of the firm (risk, leverage, cost of capital).
3. Generally understand the American legal system and its impact on the operations of American businesses. Examine and assess the role of fiduciary duties and ethical and social responsibilities from the perspective of decision-makers and stakeholders. Explain and apply principles of tort law, criminal law and government regulation.
4. Analyze principles, techniques and major functions (planning, organizing lending and controlling) of business enterprise management. Through active learning, improve decision-making, problem-solving and team-related skills.
5. Understand marketing methods and institutions, including analysis and interrelationship of the marketing mix with consumer behavior, technology, and an ever-changing business climate and marketing environment.
6. Demonstrate computer skills in word processing, electronic spreadsheet, general ledger accounting system and presentation software. Use the Internet for business purposes, including research, marketing and stock market analysis.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of how the American economic system is organized, how it functions and how it impacts the global economy.
8. Demonstrate proficiencies in reading, writing, listening, and presentation and analytical skills.
9. Work with others, including culturally and intellectually diverse people; think critically; and gain an appreciation for life-long learning.
10. Be exposed to knowledge from social sciences, arts, literature, mathematics and science.
11. Discuss sound ethical, philosophical and moral professional characteristics.
12. Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between business courses.

Source: 2008-2009 Course Catalog