Business Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree 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.

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

ENGLISH	Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031)	3
BUS 1015	Introduction to Business	3
CIS 1018	Introduction to PC Applications	3
ECO 2002	Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1	3
MATH	Introduction to Statistics (MAT 1260) or Higher	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Although Introduction to Statistics (MAT 1260) will fulfill the mathematics requirement, it is highly recommended you complete College Algebra (MAT 1340) or higher.

Second Semester

BUS 2026	Business Statistics	3
ACC 1021	Accounting Principles I	4
BUS 2016	Legal Environment of Business	3
BUS 2017	Business Communications and Report Writing	3
ECO 2001	Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Semester Note: Students who do not feel prepared for the pace of ACC 1021 may complete ACC 1001 for additional preparation.  ACC 1001 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.

Upon completion of BUS 1015, ACC 1021, BUS 2017, and BUS 2016, MAN 2016, MAN 2026, MAR 1055, or MAR 2016,you should apply for the Foundations of Business Certificate.

Third Semester

ETHICS	Corporate Ethics (MAN 2030) or Business Ethics (PHI 2005)	3
MAN 2026	Principles of Management	3
ELECTIVE	Any Business AAS Degree Elective*	3
ELECTIVE	Any Business AAS Degree Elective*	3
ELECTIVE	Any Business AAS Degree Elective*	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Upon completion of BUS 2017, MAN 2024, and MAN 2026, you should apply for the Foundations of Leadership & Management Certificate.

Upon completion of BUS 1015, BUS 2003, and MAR 2040, you should apply for the International Business Basics Certificate.

Upon completion of MAN 2041, MAN 2043, and CIS 2002, you should apply for the Project Management Certificate.

Upon completion of MAN 2025 and MAN 2016 or BUS 1002, you should apply for the Small Business Operations Certificate.

Fourth Semester

MAR 2016	Principles of Marketing	3
CAPSTONE	BUS 2081/2089/2078	2
ELECTIVE	Any Business AAS Degree Elective*	3
ELECTIVE	Any Business AAS Degree Elective*	3
ELECTIVE	Any Business AAS Degree Elective*	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

Semester Note: Upon completion of CIS 1018, MAN 1028, MAN 2026, MAR 2016, BUS 2017, MAN 2000, MAN 2025, and MAR 1017, you should apply for the Retail Management Certificate.

Upon completion of MAN 2025, BUS 1002 or MAN 2016, and 9 credits of electives (Select three courses from ACC 1021, BUS 2017, BUS 2026, BUS 2078, CIS 1018, CIS 1035, CIS 1045, CIS 1055, CWB 1030, MAN 1016, MAN 2026, MAR 1011, MAR 1055, MAR 2016, or MAR 2020), you should apply for the Small Business Ownership Certificate.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes: 

To fulfill Business AAS degree requirements, you must complete a minimum of 18 Business AAS Degree Elective* credits. 

*Business AAS Degree Electives include any of the following areas of study: Accounting (ACC), Business (BUS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), Computer Networking (CNG), Computer Science (CSC), Computer Web-Based (CWB), Economics (ECO), Finance (FIN), Management (MAN), Marketing (MAR), and Multimedia Graphic Design (MGD).

You must enroll in BUS 2078 or BUS 2081 or BUS 2089 in your final semester.

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 take College Algebra (MAT 1340), you will exceed 60 credits by 1 credit. You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.