Business Administration, Associate in Applied Science Degree
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NMC Code 105
This program prepares students for the challenges of the ever-changing world of business. Specialized courses and liberal arts studies provide students with a foundation needed to pursue careers characterized by technology, constant change, and increasing competition.
The order in which courses are taken is not critical except where prerequisites are involved. Course substitutions may be made only with the approval of the program coordinator or the academic area chair.
Students planning to pursue a four-year degree in Business Administration should follow NMC’s degree requirements for the ASA degree and familiarize themselves with the requirements of the school of choice for their bachelor’s degree.
Students planning to enter the business world upon completion of a two-year degree should pursue an AAS degree in Business Administration.
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| BUS 231 | Professional Communications | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethics | ||
| Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Math Competency 1 | ||
| Any Group 1 Science course with a lab | 4 | |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Occupational Specialty Requirements | ||
| ACC 121 | Accounting Principles I | 4 |
| ACC 123 | Accounting Principles II | 4 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 105 | Business Math | 3 |
| BUS 155 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| BUS 261 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUS 290 | Business Admin Internship | 3 |
| CIT 100 | Computers in Business-An Intro | 3 |
| CIT 210 | Microsoft Office - Excel | 3 |
| MGT 241 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT 251 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MKT 201 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Directed Electives | ||
| Select any combination of at least 5 credits from the list 2 | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| 1 | Placement into MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra or higher, or completion of MTH 23 Beginning Algebra with a 2.0 or higher. |
| 2 | Students intending to transfer to another college should take ENG 112 English Composition |
Directed Electives
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 223 | Cost Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 231 | Federal Income Tax Problems | 3 |
| ACC 241 | Principles Fraud Examination | 3 |
| CIT 119 | Microsoft Office - Word | 3 |
| CIT 122A | Computer & Internet Basics I | 1 |
| CIT 124 | Microsoft Office - PowerPoint | 2 |
| CIT 213 | Networking Technologies | 4 |
| CIT 216 | Computerized Acctg Systems | 3 |
| COM 111 | Public Speaking | 4 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 112 | English Composition | 4 |
| MKT 208 | Digital Marketing | 2 |
| MKT 241 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| MTH 111 | Intermediate Algebra (Or a higher level math course) | 4 |
| MTH 131 | Intro to Prob & Stats | 3 |
| VCA 150 | Digital Graphics Design I | 3 |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 105 | Business Math 1 | 3 |
| CIT 100 | Computers in Business-An Intro | 3 |
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| Math competency 2 | ||
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| BUS 155 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| CIT 210 | Microsoft Office - Excel | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MGT 241 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Directed Elective (see list) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACC 121 | Accounting Principles I | 4 |
| BUS 231 | Professional Communications | 3 |
| BUS 261 | Business Law I | 3 |
| MKT 201 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethics | ||
| Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACC 123 | Accounting Principles II | 4 |
| BUS 290 | Business Admin Internship | 3 |
| Directed Elective (select a minimum of two credits, see list) | 2 | |
| MGT 251 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| Any Group 1 Science course with lab | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| 1 | It is recommended that BUS 105 Business Math be taken before or concurrently with ACC 121 Accounting Principles I. |
| 2 | Students must place into MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra or a higher level math course or complete MTH 23 Beginning Algebra with a 2.0 or higher (4 credits). These credits do not count toward degree requirements. |
Directed Electives
Select any combination for 5 credits:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 223 | Cost Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 231 | Federal Income Tax Problems | 3 |
| ACC 241 | Principles Fraud Examination | 3 |
| CIT 119 | Microsoft Office - Word | 3 |
| CIT 122A | Computer & Internet Basics I | 1 |
| CIT 124 | Microsoft Office - PowerPoint | 2 |
| CIT 213 | Networking Technologies | 4 |
| CIT 216 | Computerized Acctg Systems | 3 |
| COM 111 | Public Speaking | 4 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 112 | English Composition | 4 |
| MKT 208 | Digital Marketing | 2 |
| MKT 241 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| MTH 111 | Intermediate Algebra (Or a higher level math course) | 4 |
| MTH 131 | Intro to Prob & Stats | 3 |
| VCA 150 | Digital Graphics Design I | 3 |