My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Mission & Description
This program is designed to give students the flexibility to develop a customized business degree. Required courses include foundational business, as well as general education courses. With the assistance of a Business Faculty Advisor, students develop a customized educational plan for their business elective courses. (NOTE: Students are highly encouraged to meet with a Business Faculty Advisor each semester BEFORE registering for classes).
All courses in the degree and certificate programs must be completed with a "C" or better
Articulation agreements exist with many secondary and post-secondary programs. Contact a program advisor to determine whether credits may be awarded.
For further information, contact Abel Coombs at 303-404-5440 for Westminster Campus, Jim Vernon at 303-678-3703 for Boulder County Campus, and Tiffany Broesche at 970-204-8502 for Larimer Campus.
Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who are reading at college-level and place into CCR 093 or above and MAT 055 or above may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a Business Faculty Advisor before registering for courses in this program of study.
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First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| BUS 115 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MAT- GEN | Mathematics: ___________ | 3-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Students who do not feel prepared for the pace of ACC 121 may complete ACC 101 for additional preparation. ACC 101 will substitute for one of the BUS electives in semester 3 or semester 4. If you plan to transfer to a Colorado public four-year college/university, you should view the Business AA degree MAP. If you plan to transfer to REGIS, you may continue on this pathway and follow this transfer guide.
| BUS 226 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| ACC 121 | Accounting Principles I | 4 |
| BUS 216 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS 217 | Business Communication and Report Writing | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MAN 230 | Corporate Ethics & Social Resp | 3 |
| MAN 226 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS- ELC | Select one Business elective: __________ | 3 |
| BUS- ELC | Select one Business elective: __________ | 3 |
| BUS- ELC | Select one Business elective: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. You must enroll in BUS 281 or BUS 289 in your final semester.
| MAR 216 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS- ELC | Select one Business elective: __________ | 3 |
| BUS- ELC | Select one Business elective: __________ | 3 |
| BUS- ELC | Select one Business elective: __________ | 3 |
| INT- CAP | Select BUS 281 or BUS 289:__________ | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |