Description

The Business Administration Associate of Applied Science (AAS) prepares students for immediate employment in business occupations. The Business Administration AAS may be awarded indicating emphasis in the following areas of specialization: General Business, Accounting, Management, or Small Business/Entrepreneurship.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Apply effective written and verbal communication skills both individually and in groups.
2. Apply analytical, technology, and reasoning skills relevant to the profession.
3. Apply appropriate ethical choices on both a professional and personal level.
4. Identify how a business operates and external factors that can affect its performance.
5. Identify and resolve business problems through critical thinking and the decision-making process.

Entrance Requirements

Academic Entrance Requirements

Recommended:

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of WR 065 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking II or higher or minimum placement Wr/Comm Level 7
• Completion of MTH 060 Beginning Algebra or higher or minimum placement Math Level 10

Course Requirements

Advising Notes

Take as many level 1 courses as possible before attempting level 2 courses, and take as many level 2 courses before level 3 courses. Level 3 courses may be taken concurrently with level 4 courses.

This degree is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Only selected credits are considered transferrable to public or private baccalaureate institutions. See advisor for additional information.

Performance Standards

• Academic Requirements:

  • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.

  • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

• Additional Requirements:

  • None

Sample Plan