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
ECO 251 - Prin of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
1^ST 8 Weeks
MKT 223 - Customer Service Credit Hours: 3
2^nd 8 Weeks
BUS 110 - Introduction to Business Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 12-13 | Lab Hours 5-7 | Credit Hours 16

Second Semester (Spring)

ACC 120 - Prin of Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
BUS 137 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
MKT 120 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3
Social/ Behavioral Science - Elective Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 15 | Lab Hours 2 | Credit Hours 16

Third Semester (Fall)

ACC 121 - Prin of Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 4
BUS 115 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
CTS 130 - Spreadsheet Credit Hours: 3
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
or MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 4
1st 8 Weeks
ACC 150 - Accounting Software Applications Credit Hours: 2
2^nd 8 Weeks
ACC 140 - Payroll Accounting Credit Hours: 2

Class Hours 12 - 13 | Lab Hours 12 | Credit Hours 17-18

Fourth Semester (Spring)

BUS 153 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3
BUS 230 - Small Business Management 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
1^ST 8 Weeks
BUS 125 - Personal Finance Credit Hours: 3
2^ND 8 Weeks
BUS 270 - Professional Development Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 18 | Lab Hours 0 | Credit Hours 18

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 , or PHI 240 .
The Social/Behavioral Science elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ECO 151 , ECO 252 , POL 120 , PSY 118 , PSY 150 , or SOC 210 .
Students considering transfer to a four year institution should take ENG 112 .