College Catalog Programs of Study 2012-2013
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Associate of Science Degree
AL, AN, LO, MA, WO, ELI
Purpose: The Associate of Science degree curriculum in Business Administration is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in Business Administration with a major in Accounting, Business Management, Decision Science and Management, Information Systems, Finance, Marketing, etc.
Transfer Information: Since four-year colleges can vary in their course and GPA requirements for the business major, please consult a counselor or academic advisor regarding specific requirements and course selection.
Recommended Preparation: Satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent: 4 units of English; 2 units of mathematics (algebra and geometry); 1 unit of laboratory science; and 1 unit of social studies.
| Two Years |
Credits |
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| 1st Semester | ||||||
| ENG | 111 | 3 | ||||
| 2MTH | Elective | 3-5 | ||||
| 3___ | 4 | |||||
| 4SDV | 100 | 3 | ||||
| 5ENG | 112 | 1 | ||||
| 3___ | 4 | |||||
| Total | 14-16 | |||||
| 3rd Semester | ||||||
| ACC | 211 | 3 | ||||
| 7___ | 3 | |||||
| 8___ | 3 | |||||
| Total | 15 | |||||
| 4th Semester | ||||||
| ACC | 212 | 3 | ||||
| 7___ | 3 | |||||
| 7___ | 3 | |||||
| 8___ | 3 | |||||
| Total | 15 | |||||
| Total credits for the Business Administration A.S.=61-65 | ||||||
1 HIS elective may be selected from the HIS courses listed under the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives. HIS 101, 102, 121, 122 is recommended.
2 Students may select any of the following combinations of MTH courses: MTH 163 + 271 (6 cr.); MTH 271 + 241 (6 cr.); MTH 166 + 271 (8 cr.); MTH 271 + 272 (6 cr.); MTH 271 + 173 (8 cr.); or MTH 173 + 174 (10 cr.). Statistics by itself (MTH 241 + 242) is not permitted because business students need calculus.
3 The science elective may be selected from biology, chemistry, physics, geology, or natural science courses with a lab component, listed under General Education Electives. Some four-year colleges require a two-semester sequence.
4 Students may substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.
5 ENG 125 may be substituted with the advice of a counselor or academic advisor according to requirements of transfer institutions.
6 The CST elective may be selected from the following: CST 100, 110, 115, 126, 227 or 229.
7 Consult your advisor for assistance in selecting general electives that will meet requirements of the institution to which you plan to transfer. BUS 221-222 and MTH 241-242 and ITE 140 will meet GMU business major core requirements.
8 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor academic advisor to meet requirements of transfer institution.