Business Administration (A25120), AAS

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Purpose

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. As an additional option for students, the Business Administration program is offered as an online degree program.

Admission Requirements and Special Conditions

A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college courses to prepare students for the Business Administration curriculum.

Special Certifications

Students are eligible to sit for certification exams upon completion of certain courses. Testing Fees may apply.

Program Curriculum

First Semester (Fall)

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
or ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1
ACC 111 - Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
BUS 110 - Introduction to Business Credit Hours: 3
BUS 115 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 14-15 | Lab Hours 0-4 | Credit Hours 16

Second Semester (Spring)

ACC 120 - Prin of Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
BUS 137 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
MKT 120 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3
CTS 130 - Spreadsheet Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
or ENG 115 Oral Communication Credit Hours: 3
or COM 231 Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 14 | Lab Hours 4 | Credit Hours 16

Third Semester Summer

MKT 223 - Customer Experience Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/ Fine Arts - Elective Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 6 | Lab Hours 0 | Credit Hours 6

Fourth Semester (Fall)

ACC 121 - Prin of Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
or ACC 150 Accounting Software Applications Credit Hours: 2
BUS 160 - Data Analysis/Decision-Making Credit Hours: 3
ECO 251 - Prin of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
or MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy  Credit Hours: 3
or MAT 152 Statistical Methods I  Credit Hours: 4
or MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra  Credit Hours: 4
MKT 232 - Social Media Marketing Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 10 - 13 | Lab Hours 8 - 9 | Credit Hours 14-17

Fifth Semester (Spring)

BUS 153 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3
BUS 230 - Small Business Management Credit Hours: 3
or WBL 111 Work Based Learning I Credit Hours: 1
BUS 125 - Personal Finance Credit Hours: 3
BUS 270 - Professional Development Credit Hours: 3
ECO 252 - Prin of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 12 - 15 | Work Experience 0 - 10 | Credit Hours 13 - 15

Total Credit Hours 67-68

Additional Curriculum Notes

The Humanities/Fine Arts elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART 111 , HUM 115 , MUS 110 , PHI 240 , REL 211 , REL 212 .
Students considering transfer to a four year institution should take ENG 112 .