Business Administration Program
The Business Administration A.S. degree program is designed for students preparing for managerial and administrative positions in business, industry and government. Administrators and managers are responsible for such functions as planning organizing, staffing, directing and controlling. They are professionals who should have effective oral and written communication and human relations skills, as well as strong mathematical, statistical, analytical and organizational skills. A wide range of job opportunities is available in the public and private sectors in the Washington metropolitan area for well-trained, experienced administrators and managers. Transferability: This program transfers into bachelor’s degree programs in business administration with specialties in areas such as accounting, industrial management, information systems management, public relations or transporta-tion management. Students should consult an adviser for specific transfer requirements. For more information about the Business Administration program, call 301-322-0080.
Graduates of the Business Administration A.S. degree program will be able to:
- Apply ethical standards associated with developing financial statements such as the Balance Sheet and Income Statement
- Demonstrate innovative leadership and team management skills required in matrix and cross-functional organizations
- Apply appropriate information technology to analyze problems associated with public policy and the subsequent impact on private business en-terprises including employment law and taxation
- Employ effective computer applications and technology currently required in the interaction between government agencies and private business enterprises
- Explain the impact of a recessionary economy on local, state and federal government as well as how private industry will be subsequently affected
- Transfer into a bachelor’s degree program in business administration at a four-year institution
Business Administration
Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)
Program Code: BUAD.AS
| Program Concentration |
17 Credits |
| ACC 1010 Principles of Accounting I |
4
|
| ACC 1020 Principles of Accounting II |
4
|
| BMT 1010 Introduction to Business |
3
|
| ECN 1030 Principles of Economics I |
3
|
| ECN 1040 Principles of Economics II |
3
|
| Required General Education Courses |
34-35 Credits |
| English Composition I and II* |
6
|
|
Humanities*
Choose one course from each group:
Group 1: SPH 1010 or SPH 1110
Group 2: ART 1010, MUS 1010, PHL 1010, THE 1010,
or any foreign language course or English literature course
|
6
|
|
Mathematics*
MAT 1350, MAT 2160 and MAT 2210
|
9
|
|
Science*
Two courses, one of which must carry laboratory
credit
|
7-8
|
| Social Sciences* |
3
|
|
Computer Literacy*
CIS 1010
|
3
|
| Electives |
11-12 Credits |
| Any credit courses except PED |
9
|
|
Health/Physical Education
Any HLE or 2 credits of PED
|
2-3
|
| Total Required for A.S. Degree |
62-64 Credits |