Business Administration – Associate of Science (AS) – NEW degree plan effective Fall 2024

Program: Business Administration NEW degree plan effective Fall 2024
Award: Associate of Science
Plan Code: 213
CIP Code: 52.0201
Length: 62 credit hours, 4 semesters. Variable (Designed for both part-time and full-time students). All program courses can be completed by distance learning.
Locations: Franklin, Suffolk, Smithfield, Online
Lead Faculty: Mary Ann Howell

Purpose

This program of study is recommended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in a business-related field.

This program is aligned with the Transfer Virginia [Program Name] common curriculum. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their academic advisor and review program options using the Transfer Virginia Portal.

Student Learning Outcomes

In addition to the VCCS general education outcomes and core competencies, students will be able to:

Demonstrate accounting principles/application to various businesses which covers the accounting cycle, income determination, and financial reporting.
Identify, compare, and evaluate various economic principles.
Communicate effectively in business situations.

Associate of Science Business Administration (213): Required Courses and Credits, Sample Schedule
Course	Description	Credits
First Year – Fall Term
ENG 111	College Composition I	3
MTH 161	Pre-Calculus I	3
Humanities	Any UCGS Approved Humanities, Art, or Literature¹	3
ITE 152	Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications	3
BUS 100	Introduction to Business	3
SDV 100/101	College Success Skills	1
Total Semester Credits		16
First Year – Spring Term
ENG 112/113	College Composition II	3
ECO 201	Macroeconomics	3
HIS Elective	Any UCGS Approved History Elective	3
MTH 245 or BUS 224	Statistics I or Business Statistics	3
Business Elective	TransferVA Approved Business Elective²	3
Total Semester Credits		15
Second Year – Fall Term
ACC 211	Accounting Principles I	3
CST 100	Principles of Public Speaking	3
Science	Any UCGS Approved Natural Science	4
Humanities	Any UCGS Approved Humanities, Art, or Literature¹	3
Business Elective	TransferVA Approved Business Elective²	3
Total Semester Credits		16
Second Year – Spring Term
ACC 212	Principles of Accounting II	3
ECO 202	Microeconomics	3
BUS 240	Introduction to Business Law	3
Transfer Elective	Any TransferVA Approved Elective	3
Transfer Elective	Any TransferVA Approved Elective	3
Total Semester Credits		15
Total Program Credits		62

Program Footnotes:
1. Students cannot select two humanities courses from the same subgroup. If one is a humanities course, the other cannot be a humanities course. Some universities require a literature course in the second year.
2. Acceptable courses are BUS 200, BUS 270, BUS 274, BUS 280, MKT 201, ITE 140. Students should consult their transferring institution to select the correct courses.
3. Students planning to transfer to UVA will not receive transfer credit for MTH 161. Additional Math courses will be required.
4. Students should consult their transferring institutions requirements to select appropriate courses.