Business Administration, AAS
A25120
program is available online
Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Business Administration program, a graduate should be able to:
- Apply the appropriate style of business management to a real world scenario.
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles to business transactions.
- Apply the principles of marketing in business.
- Compose effective business documents.
- Apply the appropriate business principles to a real world scenario.
Work-Based Learning Option
The Work-Based Learning Option is especially designed to provide qualified business administration students with an opportunity to combine the regular Business Administration curriculum with practical work experience. The combination of classroom instruction with practical/related Work-Based Learning provides numerous benefits to participating students.
Career opportunities are enhanced as students completing this program graduate with practical work experience in addition to the Associate of Applied Science Degree. The program also provides an opportunity for the student to explore a career before making a commitment to full-time employment. See the section on Work-Based Learning program for eligibility criteria.
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Business Administration is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
For More Information
The Business Administration program is in the Business and Computer Technologies Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6880, send e-mail to etlegrand@waynecc.edu, or visit us at our Web site at www.waynecc.edu.
Admissions
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Placement tests are required in English, mathematics, reading, and computer skills to determine entry-level courses that match individual needs.
First Step To Enroll:
Call the Admissions and Records Office at (919) 739-6720.
First Semester
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business |
3
| 3 |
| BUS 115 | Business Law I |
3
| 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
4
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
| 3 |
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 16 |
Second Semester
| ACC 120 | Principles of Financial Accounting |
5
| 4 |
| BUS 153 | Human Resource Management |
3
| 3 |
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet |
4
| 3 |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting |
3
| 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
4
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 16 |
Third Semester
| ACC 121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting |
5
| 4 |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management |
3
| 3 |
| BUS 240 | Business Ethics |
3
| 3 |
| WBL 110 | World of Work |
1
| 1 |
| | * Economics Elective |
3
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3
| 3 |
| | **Professional Elective | | 1-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 18-20 |
Fourth Semester
| BUS 116 | Business Law II |
3
| 3 |
| BUS 230 | Small Business Management |
3
| 3 |
| BUS 239 | Business Applications Seminar |
3
| 2 |
| MKT 220 | Advertising and Sales Promotion |
3
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3
| 3 |
| | **Professional Elective | | 1-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15-17 |
Total Credit Hours: 67-69
Electives
*Economics Electives
Select one of the following:
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics |
3
| 3 |
| | OR | | |
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
3
| 3 |
**Professional Electives
Select 4-6 semester hours from the following:
- WBL 111 and WBL 122 or WBL 112 and WBL 121 must be completed in sequence to meet the Professional Elective requirement.
- Six semester hours of Work-Based Learning Work Experience can be applied as Professional Electives.
| ACC 140 | Payroll Accounting |
4
| 2 |
| ACC 150 | Accounting Software Applications |
4
| 2 |
| BUS 225 | Business Finance |
4
| 3 |
| CTS 240 | Project Management |
4
| 3 |
| OST 145 | Social Media for Office Professionals |
4
| 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
10
| 1 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I |
20
| 2 |
| WBL 121 | Work-Based Learning II |
10
| 1 |
| WBL 122 | Work-Based Learning II |
20
| 2 |
| WBL 131 | Work-Based Learning III |
10
| 1 |
| WBL 132 | Work-Based Learning III |
20
| 2 |
| WBL 211 | Work-Based Learning IV |
10
| 1 |
| WBL 221 | Work-Based Learning V |
10
| 1 |
| WBL 231 | Work-Based Learning VI |
10
| 1 |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
Choose one course from the
Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.
Social/Behavioral Science Elective
Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.