Business Administration, A.A.S.: Emphasis in Human Resources Management

About Business Administration

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy.

Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision-making.

Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small business or industry.

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

1. Implement the 4 Ps of marketing (product, price, place, and promotion) around a new product for a given target market.
2. Apply the major functions of management (planning, organizing, directing, controlling) to a specific management situation.
3. Apply business principles to analyze and solve problems in a business environment.
4. Create a balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.
5. Create a Business Plan.

Online, Traditional Programs Offered

The Business Administration Associate Degree program is offered as both an on-campus program as well as in a hybrid format.

In addition, online and hybrid courses may require a limited number of visits to campus to complete hands-on lab assignments, proctored exams, or similar activities. In some classes, students have access to software downloads which may limit their on-campus requirements.

First Fall

• ACA-090 Student Success Strategies Credit Hours: 3.00
• MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
• BUS-110 Introduction to Business (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
• MKT-120 Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3.00
• BUS-137 Principles of Management (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
• CIS-110 Introduction to Computers (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00

First Spring

• ACC-120 Prin of Financial Accounting (CAA) Credit Hours: 4.00
• BUS-115 Business Law I (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
• ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
• BUS-121 Business Math Credit Hours: 3.00

Choose one course below for Summer

• HUM-115 Critical Thinking (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
• HUM-220 Human Values and Meaning (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00

Choose one more course from below for Summer

• ENG-112 Writing/Research in the Disc (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
• ENG-114 Prof Research & Reporting (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Fall

• BUS-153 Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3.00
• BUS-234 Training and Development Credit Hours: 3.00
• BUS-256 Recruit Select & Per Plan Credit Hours: 3.00
• BUS-217 Employment Law and Regs Credit Hours: 3.00
• BUS-258 Compensation and Benefits Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Spring

• INT-110 International Business Credit Hours: 3.00
• ACC-140 Payroll Accounting Credit Hours: 2.00
• BUS-260 Business Communication Credit Hours: 3.00
• BUS-259 HRM Applications Credit Hours: 3.00