Business Administration, Associate in Arts Degree
Banner Code: 2_AA_BSAD
Control Number: 11418
Financial Aid Eligible
This curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in business in both the private and public sectors. It also prepares students for further studies in business, management, and other related disciplines.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify, analyze, and solve a variety of business problems.
- Develop an understanding of business issues to make informed business decisions.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills used in today’s business environment.
- Possess knowledge of financial report preparation and interpretation.
Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:
- First line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
- First line supervisors of retail sales workers
- Administrative service managers
- Sales representatives, services
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT G100 | Introduction to Accounting | 3-4 |
| or ACCT G101 | Financial Accounting | |
| BUS G108 | Legal Environment Of Business | 3 |
| or BUS G110 | Business Law | |
| BUS G130 | Introduction To Business Writing | 3 |
| or BUS G139 | Business Communication | |
| MGMT G110 | Elements Of Management | 3 |
| MKTG G100 | Principles Of Marketing | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| ECON G170 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON G175 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ACCT G102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT G215 | Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Internal Control Compliance | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| BUS G210 | Securities And Investments | 3 |
| MGMT G111 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGMT G115 | Essentials of Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT G130 | Team Building And Group Dynamics | 3 |
| MGMT G140 | Business and Organizational Ethics | 3 |
| MGMT G155 | Customer Service | 3 |
| Major Total | 21-23 | |
| GE Pattern (Local, CSU GE-Breath, or IGETC) | 18-39 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Recommended Program Sequence
These sequences are general course maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, completion of short-term certificates, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. However, this may not be an appropriate path for all students. The two-year sequence is based on English and Math placement and meeting other course prerequisites. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL G100 | Freshman Composition ^ | 4 |
| MKTG G100 | Principles Of Marketing | 3 |
| Elective coursework for a total of 9 units | 9 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | ||
| BUS G139 | Business Communication | 3 |
| or BUS G130 | Introduction To Business Writing | |
| MGMT G110 | Elements Of Management | 3 |
| Area C: Arts & Humanities course | 3 | |
| Area E: Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development or Area A: English Language, Area B: Natural Sciences, Area C: Arts & Humanities, Area D: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of Algebra 2 in High School with a "C" or better): | ||
| MATH G030 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| MATH G040 | Accelerated Elementary and Intermediate Algebra | 5 |
| MATH G080 | Pre-Statistics | 5 |
| If Math competency is satisfied, take Elective coursework for a total of 3 units. | 3 | |
| Units | 15-17 | |
Year 2:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | ||
| BUS G108 | Legal Environment Of Business | 3 |
| or BUS G110 | Business Law | |
| ACCT G100 | Introduction to Accounting | 3-4 |
| or ACCT G101 | Financial Accounting | |
| Area B: Natural Sciences course | 3 | |
| Elective coursework for a total of 6 units | 6 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 4 | ||
| Area D: Social & Behavioral Sciences course (if not satisfied by a course within the Major) | 3 | |
| Cultural Diversity requirement # | 3 | |
| Elective coursework to reach a minimum of 60 units | 0-2 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| ECON G170 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON G175 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ACCT G102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT G215 | Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Internal Control Compliance | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| BUS G210 | Securities And Investments | 3 |
| MGMT G111 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGMT G115 | Essentials of Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT G130 | Team Building And Group Dynamics | 3 |
| MGMT G140 | Business and Organizational Ethics | 3 |
| MGMT G155 | Customer Service | 3 |
| Units | 12-15 | |
| Total minimum units required | 60 | |
| # | Cultural Diversity requirement list of approved courses |
| ^ | Program sequence may not be recommended for students who self-place into ENGL G100S. Students should see a Counselor for appropriate advisement. |