Catalog & Student Handbook 2017-2018 
    
    May 06, 2024  
Catalog & Student Handbook 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business Administration, AA&S


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Degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business Administration

Length: Four-semester (two-year) program

Purpose: The Associate of Arts and Sciences 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.

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Business Administration program requires competency in English and Math Essentials  MTE 1-9 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required MTE units or equivalent.

Program Admission Requirements: Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. Note the guaranteed admission and articulation agreements referenced on Admissions  apply only to students who complete the Associate Degree.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

First Semester


Suggested Credits for Semester: 14


Second Semester


Suggested Credits for Semester: 16


Third Semester


Suggested Credits for Semester: 15


Fourth Semester


Suggested Credits for Semester: 16


Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 61


1Courses may be chosen from the Science General Electives .

2Courses may be chosen from the Social Science General Electives .

3Courses may be chosen from the Humanities General Electives .

4Health 143 does not meet HLT/PED degree requirement.

5Student may choose from the following: ITE 115  or ITE 119 .

6Students may choose BUS 216 .

7MTH 262  required for students planning to attend Virginia Tech or transfer advisor recommendation.

*Requirements of four-year institutions may vary. Students should consult a counselor or their academic advisor to select electives that will satisfy baccalaureate major requirements. In addition, they should confirm with the college or university to which they plan to transfer that they will receive credit at the four-year institution.

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