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 120 - Prin of Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
BUS 110 - Introduction to Business Credit Hours: 3 (1st 8 weeks)
BUS 121 - Business Math Credit Hours: 3
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
CSV 110 - Intro to Customer Service Credit Hours: 3 (2nd 8 weeks)

Class Hours 13-14 | Lab Hours 6-8 | Credit Hours 17

Second Semester (Spring)

ACC 121 - Prin of Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
ACC 150 - Accounting Software Applications Credit Hours: 2
BUS 137 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
or MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MKT 120 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 15-16 | Lab Hours 6 | Credit Hours 18-19

Third Semester (Fall)

BUS 115 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
CTS 130 - Spreadsheet Credit Hours: 3
ECO 251 - Prin of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
or ENG 115 Oral Communication Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit Hours: 3 (See Note 1)

Class Hours 14 | Lab Hours 2 | Credit Hours 15

Fourth Semester (Spring)

ACC 140 - Payroll Accounting Credit Hours: 2 (1st 8 weeks)
BUS 153 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3
BUS 230 - Small Business Management Credit Hours: 3
BUS 270 - Professional Development Credit Hours: 3 (2nd 8 weeks)
DBA 110 - Database Concepts Credit Hours: 3
ECO 252 - Prin of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 15 | Lab Hours 5 | Credit Hours 17

Total Credit Hours 67-68

Additional Curriculum Notes

The Humanities/Fine Arts electives can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART 111 , MUS 110 , MUS 112 , PHI 215 , PHI 240 , REL 110 , REL-211, REL-212 or REL 221 .
The following courses will not be counted towards graduation requirements if they are over (5) years old: DBA 110 and CTS 230 .
Students considering transfer to a four year institution should take ENG 112 .