Business Associate of Arts

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 the first two years of a bachelor's degree and transfer to a university to complete a BA or BS in Business. Careers typically require a bachelor's or master's degree. This degree allows students to pursue a BA or BS degree in areas such as Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Accounting and more.

Learn more about this program.

First Semester

ENG 1021English Composition I: GT-CO1

3

MAT 1340College Algebra: GT-MA1

4

BUS 1015Introduction to Business

3

COM 1150Public Speaking

3

Total Credit Hours:13

Second Semester

ENG 1022English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

GT- MA1Survey of Calculus (MAT 1400) or Higher Level Calculus

4

ECO 2002Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1

3

BUS 2016Legal Environment of Business

3

GT- AHPHI 2005 or Any GT-AH

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Semester Note: The GT-MA1 Survey of Calculus (MAT 1400) or higher level Calculus requirement listed here in semester 2, may be taken in a later semester. This is highly dependent on the intended transfer institution. Please consult with your advisor and transfer institution regarding the Survey of Calculus (MAT 1400) or higher Calculus course requirement to better determine when you should take this course.

Third Semester

ACC 1021Accounting Principles I

4

ECO 2001Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1

3

BUS 2017Business Communications and Report Writing

3

GT- SC1Any Science (GT-SC1) Course

4

GT- AHPHI 2005 or Any GT-AH

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Fourth Semester

BUS 2026Business Statistics

3

ACC 1022Accounting Principles II

4

GT- SC1/2Any Science (GT-SC1/2) Course

4

GT- HI1Any History (GT-HI1) Course

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes: 

Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), College Algebra (MAT 1340) and Survey of Calculus (MAT 1400) are the Mathematics (GT-MA1) required courses; and ECO 2001 and ECO 2002 are the Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS) required courses.

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.