Business Administration, A.S.

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The Associate of Science (A.S.) in Business Administration degree is for students who wish to transfer to four year academic institutions and the curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students are provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s competitive global economy.

Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, economics, finance, information systems, the legal environment, management and marketing. Graduates can also find entry level employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, or business organizations in a variety of industries.

Degree Requirements

Freshman Year - Fall Semester

ECON 1010 - Macroeconomics Credits: 3
MATH 1400 - College Algebra Credits: 3
CMAP 1530 - Excel Basics Credits: 1
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3
HMDV 1005 - 1st Year Success Credits: 1
Lab Science Credits: 4

Subtotal: 15

Freshman Year - Fall Semester Notes:

MATH 1400 or higher.
In addition to ENGL 1010 , students may be required to also take ENGL 1011 (2 credits) due to placement, adding 2 additional credits to their graduation total.
Lab Science: Minimum of 4 credits from BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS.

Freshman Year - Spring Semester

ACCT 2010 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 4
ECON 1020 - Microeconomics Credits: 3
ENGL 1020 - English Composition II Credits: 3
STAT 2010 - Business Statistics Credits: 4
OR
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4
BADM 2010 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3

Subtotal: 17

Sophomore Year - Fall Semester

ACCT 2020 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 4
MKT 3210 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
COMM 2010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
MATH 2350 - Business Calculus I Credits: 4
US & Wyoming Constitution Credits: 3

Subtotal: 17

US & Wyoming Constitution can be fulfilled by U.S. to 1865 (HIST 1211 ), U.S. From 1865 (HIST 1221 ), Wyoming History (HIST 1251 ) or American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000 ).

Sophomore Year - Spring Semester

MGT 2100 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
Major Area Courses Credits: 3
Recommended Elective Credits: 3
Recommended Elective Credits: 3
IMGT 2400 - Introduction to Information Management Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15-16

Sophomore Year - Spring Semester Notes:

MATH 2355 is suggested for students transferring to University of Wyoming - plug into one of the recommended elective slots. Otherwise, all recommended electives may be any course from any department 1000 level or higher.
Major Area (Business) electives can be any course from the following departments: ACCT, BADM, BUSN, ECON, FIN, MGT, or MKT. If student plans to transfer to University of Wyoming FIN 2100 is suggested.

Subtotal: 64-65

Total Credit Hours: 64-65

All above courses must be completed with a “C” or better to earn the A.S. degree in Business Administration.