Business Administration, AAS

A25120

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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

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACA 111College Student Success
1

1

BUS 110Introduction to Business
3

3

BUS 115Business Law I
3

3

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
4

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3

3

MKT 120Principles of Marketing
3

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACC 120Principles of Financial Accounting
5

4

BUS 153Human Resource Management
3

3

CTS 130Spreadsheet
4

3

ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting
3

3

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy
4

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Third Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACC 121Principles of Managerial Accounting
5

4

BUS 137Principles of Management
3

3

BUS 240Business Ethics
3

3

WBL 110World 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

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
BUS 116Business Law II
3

3

BUS 230Small Business Management
3

3

BUS 239Business Applications Seminar
3

2

MKT 220Advertising 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:
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics
3

3

OR

ECO 252Principles 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.
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACC 140Payroll Accounting
4

2

ACC 150Accounting Software Applications
4

2

BUS 225Business Finance
4

3

CTS 240Project Management
4

3

OST 145Social Media for Office Professionals
4

3

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
10

1

WBL 112Work-Based Learning I
20

2

WBL 121Work-Based Learning II
10

1

WBL 122Work-Based Learning II
20

2

WBL 131Work-Based Learning III
10

1

WBL 132Work-Based Learning III
20

2

WBL 211Work-Based Learning IV
10

1

WBL 221Work-Based Learning V
10

1

WBL 231Work-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.
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits

Social/Behavioral Science Elective

Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits