Business Administration Bachelor of Applied Science

Program Description

The Bachelor's of Applied Science in Business Administration program is a path for students seeking to complete a degree in business. Students apply core business principles in accounting, business ethics and law, finance, marketing, management, and operations. Some careers may require or prefer a Bachelor's degree.

This program is designed for students who have completed an associate degree in business and related areas (accounting, finance, human resources, management, leadership, and marketing) or equivalent and want to complete a Bachelor's of Applied Science (BAS) Business Administration degree. Students apply concepts of the core business discipline with a concentration in Business Administration to implement principles of business ethics and law, marketing, finance, operations, strategic management, and demonstrate responsive leadership skills to achieve sustainable business. Students integrate business tools to analyze and manage business practices to achieve positive organizational outcomes. This program is a continuation of preparation for entry into a variety of business areas and will prepare students to thrive in business fields such as management, analyst, finance, marketing, human resources, and other business positions. This program can be completed fully online with either full-time or part-time student academic plans. The program is flexible for adult learners allowing extended time to earn a degree. As some positions require Bachelor’s level education, the BAS can increase eligibility for employment in business roles 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 semesters of the Business Administration Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degree shown below.

My Academic Plan: Full-Time

Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

First Semester

ENG 1031 or ENG 1021 or ENG 1022 or ENG 2001	Technical Writing I (ENG 1031) or English Composition I (ENG 1021) or English Composition II (ENG 1022) or English Composition III (ENG 2001)	3
ACC 1011 or FIN 2010	Intro to Financial Accounting (ACC 1011) or Principles of Finance (FIN 2010)	3
BUS 3020	Business Law and Ethics	3
MAN 3030	Contemporary Management	3
MAN 3050	Innovation & Change Management	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note:  Students who have already completed ACC 1021 or ACC 1011 as part of their associate degree cannot apply it to the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Business Administration. Instead, students should complete FIN 2010 to meet the BAS in Business Administration program requirement.

Second Semester

ECO 2001 or ECO 2002 or ECO 1001 or ECO 2045	Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO 2001) or Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 2002) or Economics of Social Issues (ECO 1001) or Environmental Economics (ECO 2045)	3
FIN 3020	Applied Finance	3
BUS 3040	Business Ethics & Sustainability	3
MAR 3040	Practical Marketing	3
MAN 3060	Operations Management	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
BUS 3060	Mgmt Tech & Info Systems Processes	3
MAN 4030	Organizational Leadership	3
MAN 4060	Human Resources & Supervisory Mgmt	3
MAR 4010	Digital Marketing & Analytics	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Fourth Semester

COM 1300 or PHI 1013 or HUM 1015 or MUS 1023 or Any GT-AH4 Course (World Languages)	Communication & Popular Culture (COM 1300) or Logic (PHI 1013) or World Mythology (HUM 1015) or Survey of World Music (MUS 1023) or Any GT-AH4 Course (World Languages)	3
LIT 2005 or ETH 2000 or HIS 2105 or HIS 2115 or SOC 2018	Race, Ethnicity & Culture (LIT 2005) or Intro to Ethnic Studies (ETH 2000) or Women in U.S. History (HIS 2105) or American Indian History (HIS 2115) or Sociology of Diversity (SOC 2018)	3
BUS 4010	Business Research & Data Analytics	3
MAN 4040	Strategic Management	3
BUS 4081 or BUS 4089	Internship (BUS 4081) or Capstone (BUS 4089)	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Total Credit Hours: 120

Prior Learning eligible course

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Important Program Notes:

Students must enroll in BUS 4081 OR BUS 4089 in the final semester.

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.