My Academic Plan
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Business and enter the workforce. Students explore business, accounting, and legal principles. Students can choose electives in a specific field that interests them: accounting, business, computer information systems, computer science, computer networking, computer web, finance, management, and marketing. Students interested in transferring to Colorado public four-year universities may complete an AA in Business. Some careers may require a Bachelor's degree. Careers will allow the student to work in business, industry, government, and other organizations.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ENGLISH | ENG 121, ENG 122, or ENG 131 | 3 |
| BUS 115 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 121 or higher | 3-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
Semester Note: This degree is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Business and enter the workforce. If you are planning 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 their transfer guide. It is very important to work with your Pathways Advisory to develop the best academic plan for where you are starting and where you are hoping to transfer.
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| 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 |
Semester Note: Students who do not feel prepared for the pace of ACC 121 may complete ACC 101 for additional preparation. ACC 101 will apply as 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 their transfer guide.
Upon completion of 9 credits of electives (Select three courses from BUS 102, BUS 115, BUS 116, BUS 120, BUS 201, BUS 202, BUS 203, BUS 216, BUS 217, BUS 218, or BUS 226), you should apply for the Business Specialization Certificate.
Upon completion of BUS 115, ACC 121, BUS 217, and BUS 216, MAN 216,or MAN 226, you should apply for the Foundations of Business Certificate.
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| MAN 230 | Corporate Ethics & Social Responsibility | 3 |
| MAN 226 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Business Course:__________ | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Business Course:__________ | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Business Course:__________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| MAR 216 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| CAPSTONE | BUS 281 or BUS 289 | 2 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Business Course:__________ | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Business Course:__________ | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Business Course:__________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Note: You must enroll in BUS 281 or BUS 289 in your final semester.
Upon completion of CIS 118, MAN 218, MAN 226, MAN 216, BUS 217, MAN 200, MAN 225, and MAR 117, you should apply for the Retail Management Certificate.
Upon completion of MAN 225, BUS 102 or MAN 216, and 9 credits of electives (Select three courses from ACC 121, BUS 217, BUS 226, CIS 118, CIS 135, CIS 145, CIS 155, CWB 130, MAN 116, MAN 226, MAR 111, MAR 155, MAR 216, or MAR 220), you should apply for the Small Business Ownership Certificate.