Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Business (Online Delivery)

Program
Curriculum Code
2539
Semester Hours Required for Graduation
61
Program Goals

The program has been designed to prepare a student for employment or advancement in a business or public sector environment. Students will show proficiency through online class work, and successful completion of a required internship experience, which will be remotely administered with electronic log and status report submissions. Students will be able to complete the 61 required credits of this Business degree within four semesters with all required coursework offered in a fully online format.

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Apply management and market principles as necessary.
  2. Use business related computer software applications.
  3. Employ professional values, honesty, and etiquette appropriate for the workplace.
  4. Demonstrate an availability to utilize generally accepted introductory accounting principles.
  5. Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communications.
Academic Preparation

To enter this degree a student must meet the required 12th-grade level. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101 - Composition.

It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

Competency in Mathematics Fundamentals is required; Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is recommended.

Liberal Arts Requirements

21 Semester Hours 

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
3
3
Sub-Total Semester Hours
21

Program Requirements

40 Semester Hours 

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
9
Sub-Total Semester Hours
40

Suggested Program Sequence

1st Semester 

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
Sub-Total Semester Hours
16

2nd Semester 

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
3
Sub-Total Semester Hours
15

3rd Semester 

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
3
6
Sub-Total Semester Hours
15

4th Semester

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
3
Sub-Total Semester Hours
15

* BU 211: Approved business externship remotely administered with electronic log and status reporting.
** Economics recommended (EC 101, EC 102 or EC 104) for SL ELE 
*** BU 203 International Business recommended for BU ELE 

Total Semester Hours
61