Business Administration
A 25 12 0
Associate in Applied Science
Contact Information:
(336) 334-4822, ext. 2263 - from Greensboro • (336) 454-1126, ext. 2263 - from High Point

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy.

Course work includes business concepts in accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making. Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning.

Classroom activities that develop team-building skills will prepare graduates to function as contributing members of management teams. Graduates may find employment in large and small businesses, not-for-profit service organizations, government agencies, and financial institutions.

Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Business Administration program, the graduate should be able to:
• use basic management techniques;
• use effective marketing techniques;
• use effective financial management techniques.

Curriculum:
Prefix Course Course Title _____ Hours per Week ______ Credit
Number Lecture Lab/Shop Clinic/Co-Op Hours

Fall Semester I
ACA 111 College Student Success 1 0 0 1
BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 0 0 3
BUS 121 Business Math 2 2 0 3
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers or 2 2 0 3
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy or (1) (2) 0 (2)
OST 137 Office Applications (2) (2) 0 (3)
LOG 110 Introduction to Logisitics 3 0 0 3
Total 12(13) 6 0 16(15)

Spring Semester I
BUS 137 Principles of Management 3 0 0 3
BUS 115 Business Law 3 0 0 3
ENG 112 Argument Based Research or 3 0 0 3
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting (3) (0) (0) (3)
MAT 115 Mathematical Models 2 2 0 3 (not offered online--students may request to substitute MAT 140, Survey of Mathematics) or
MAT 161* College Algebra (3) (0) (0) (3)
– – Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 3
Total 14(15) 2(0) 0 15

Summer Semester I
INT 110 International Business 3 0 0 3
MKT 120 Principles of Marketing 3 0 0 3
– – Technical Elective 3 0 0 3
Total 9 0 0 9

Fall Semester II
ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 2 0 4
BUS 280 Real Small Business 4 0 0 4
COM 110 Introduction to Communication or 3 0 0 3
COM 120 Intro to Interpersonal Communication (3) (0) (0) (3)
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics 3 0 0 3
Total 13 2 0 14

Spring Semester II
ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 2 0 4
ACC 149 Introduction to Accounting Spreadsheets 1 2 0 2
BUS 225 Business Finance 2 2 0 3
ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 0 0 3
Total 9 6 0 12

Total credit hours required for degree: 65-66 This curriculum is subject to change.

Technical Electives: Choose 3 credits from ACC 115, ACC 129, ACC 130, ACC 140, ACC 151, BUS 125, BUS 151, BUS 153, BUS 217, BUS 234, BUS 260, DBA 110, MKT 121, MKT 224 or COE 113.

* Students planning to transfer to four-year institutions are advised to take MAT 161.