Business Administration, A.S.

CIP Code: 52.0101

NOVA Code: 2130

Offered through AL, AN, LO, MA, NOL, WO

Purpose: This curriculum is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in business administration with a major in accounting, business management, decision science and management, information systems, finance, marketing, etc.

Transfer Information: Since four-year colleges can vary in their course and GPA requirements for the business major, please consult a counselor or an academic advisor regarding specific requirements and course selection.

Recommended Preparation: Satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent: 4 units of English; 2 units of mathematics (algebra and geometry); 1 unit of laboratory science; and 1 unit of social studies.

Two Years

1st Semester

CST ___ - Elective (3 CR.) ¹
ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
HIS ___ - Elective (3 CR.) ²
ITE 115 - Intro. to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 CR.) ³ OR
ITE 119 - Information Literacy (3 CR.)
MTH 161 - PreCalculus I (3 CR.) OR higher
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.) OR
SDV 101 - Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) (1 CR.)

Total 16 credits

2nd Semester

BUS 100 - Introduction to Business (3 CR.)
ENG 112 - College Composition II (3 CR.)
MTH 261 - Applied Calculus I (3 CR.) OR higher
___ ___ - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 CR.) ⁴
___ ___ - Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab (4 CR.) ⁵

Total 16 credits

3rd Semester

ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I (3 CR.)
BUS 280 - Introduction to International Business (3 CR.) OR
___ ___ - Approved Elective (3 CR.) ⁶
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 CR.)
___ ___ - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 CR.) ⁴
___ ___ - Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab (4 CR.) ⁵

Total 16 credits

4th Semester

ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II (3 CR.)
ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 CR.)
BUS 224 - Statistical Analysis for Business (4 CR.) ⁷OR
BUS 221 - Business Statistics I (3 CR.)
BUS 270 - Interpersonal Dynamics in the Business Organization (3 CR.) OR
___ ___ - Approved Elective (3 CR.) ⁶

Total 12-13 credits

Total credits for the A.S. Degree in Business Administration: 60-61 credits

¹ May be selected from the following: CST 100 , CST 110 , CST 126 , or CST 229 .

² Select any HIS course listed under the social/behavioral science courses in General Education Electives . Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

³For students pursuing BBA at JMU, ITE 100 may be used to meet this requirement.

⁴See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives . Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

5 See physical and life science courses listed under General Education Electives . Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

⁶ Select from the following: BUS 241 , BUS 265 , ITE 140 , MTH 262 , PHI 220 , PLS 135 , PSY 200 , or SOC 200 .

7 May substitute MTH 245 . BUS 224 is a preferred course if transferring to George Mason University. For other transfer institutions, check with your advisor or appropriate transfer pathway.