Business for Creative Industries Bachelor 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 and working professionals who have completed an associate degree within a creative field and want to complete a Business for Creative Industries Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degree. Students apply concepts within core business and creative disciplines; implement principles of ethical, legal, social, and financial practice; and demonstrate responsive leadership skills to achieve sustainable creative business. Students integrate creative industry specific tools to analyze, strengthen, and manage business practices and design processes to achieve positive organizational outcomes. This program is a continuation of preparation for entry-level creative industry and will prepare students to thrive in creative fields such as interior design, multimedia graphic design, and recording arts. This program can be completed fully online with either full-time or part-time student academic plans. For students currently enrolled in either the associate degree for interior design, multimedia graphic design, or music recording arts programs as well as for working professionals within industry, the program is flexible for adult learners allowing extended time to earn a degree. As some employers show a preference for baccalaureate prepared creatives, the BAS can increase eligibility for creative roles in business and organizational leadership.

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Associate Degree Transfer Credit

Transfer	Associate Degree Credit	60
Total Credit Hours:		60

Note:  The 60 course credits transferred in cannot be applied for credit in the remaining 4 semesters (final two years) of the Business for Creative Industries Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degree shown below.

First Semester

ENG 1031 or ENG 1021 or ENG 1022 or ENG 2001	Technical Writing I (ENG 1031) or English Composition I/II/III (ENG 1021/1022/2001)	3
MAN 3030	Contemporary Management	3
MAR 3040	Practical Marketing	3
BCI 3010	Design Thinking and Research	3
BCI 3020	Sustainable Creative Practices	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Second Semester

ECO 2001 or ECO 2002 or ECO 1001	Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO 2001) or Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 2002) or Economics of Social Issues (ECO 1001)	3
ACC 1011	Intro to Financial Accounting	3
MAN 3060	Operations Management	3
BCI 3030	Creative Tools and Technology	3
BCI 4010	Creative Strategy and Planning	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Third Semester

COM 1250 or COM 2300 or COM 2220 or COM 2250	Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) or Intercultural Communication (COM 2300) or Group Communication (COM 2220) or Organizational Communication (COM 2250)	3
FIN 3020	Applied Finance	3
BUS 3020	Business Law and Ethics	3
MAN 4030	Organizational Leadership	3
BCI 4020	Project Managing for Creatives	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Fourth Semester

PHI 2005 or PHI 1012 or PHI 1013 or PHI 2018	Business Ethics (PHI 2005) or Ethics (PHI 1012) or Logic (PHI 1013) or Environmental Ethics (PHI 2018)	3
LIT 2005 or ETH 2000 or HUM 1015 or HIS 2105 or HIS 2115 or MUS 1023	Race, Ethnicity, & Culture (LIT 2005) or Intro to Ethnic Studies (ETH 2000) or World Mythology (HUM 1015) or Women in U.S. History (HIS 2105) or American Indian History (HIS 2115) or Survey of World Music (MUS 1023)	3
BCI 4030	Leading Creative Organizations	3
BCI 4080 or BCI 4088	Internship (BCI 4080) or Practicum (BCI 4088)	3
BCI 4089	Capstone	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Total Credit Hours: 120

Important Program Notes:

You must complete a minimum of 120 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.