Business Administration, AS

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Program: AS-25031

The Associate in Science in Business Administration degree program is designed to prepare the graduate for employment in a business-based occupation. This program provides a broad study of business administration principles with a focus on the skills required to find employment in a chosen business-related field. The student examines, applies, and assesses the principles of business operations, management, marketing, and business law. The elective course options within the program allow the student to pursue specific business-related areas of interest (i.e., Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Public Service, Risk Management and insurance, and Supply Chain Management).

Certain courses in this program require placement at the college level or satisfaction of Developmental Education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is able to:
PLO 1: Evaluate a firm’s financial results of operations, and choose appropriate actions or strategies as compiled from basic journal entries, posting, and summarizing of financial data.
PLO 2: Evaluate outcomes of legal decisions in business to determine appropriate strategies.
PLO 3: Integrate proper business terminology and professional practice in oral and written communication.
PLO 4: Integrate word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications in conjunction with Internet research to construct business projects.
PLO 5: Appraise the macroeconomic environment in which businesses operate and determine appropriate actions.
PLO 6: Assess the economic microenvironment to determine appropriate marketing strategies.
PLO 7: Prepare and use financial information about business organizations to support decision making.
PLO 8: Differentiate the various purposes and functions of business types, operations, tasks, and organizational structure.
PLO 9: Recognize the importance of working well with coworkers, supervisors, subordinates and customers.
PLO 10: Analyze customer needs and recommend appropriate strategies to reach different target markets.
PLO 11: Utilize a management style that will adapt to the situation.
PLO 12: Apply legal and ethical practices to human resource management.
PLO 13: Identify and demonstrate the skills that are necessary for employment in the field of business.

General Education Requirements (17 Credits Required)

Social Sciences (One Course)

Natural Sciences (One Course)

Health and Wellness (One Course)

HLP 1081 - Wellness Concepts
HSC 1101 - Wellness: Nutrition, Personal Growth, and Fitness
Note: A student who is interested in obtaining a bachelor’s degree in the future is encouraged to earn 18 credits in General Education by selecting either a four-credit Science class and HLP 1081, or a three-credit Science class and HSC 1101.

Program Core Requirements (34 Credits Required)

Choose one of the following courses:

Capstone

GEB 2860 - Business Administration Capstone

Program Electives (9 Credits Required)

The following are the recommended elective selections for obtaining specialized areas of emphasis within this degree program:

Entrepreneurship: ENT 1000 , ENT 2112 , and SBM 2000
Hospitality Management: HFT 1000 , HFT 2500 , and HFT 2750
Marketing: MKA 2021 , MKA 2511 , and MKA 2041
Public Service: GEB 1091 , MAN 2582 , and PAD 1002
Risk Management and Insurance: RMI 2001 , RMI 2212 , and RMI 2701
Supply Chain Management: MAN 2500 , SCM 1010 , and SCM 2140

Total Program Hours: 60

Civic Literacy Competency

Pursuant to Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code, effective in the Fall 2022 Semester, competency in civic literacy is a requirement for each student receiving an Associate in Science degree. Competency in civic literacy must be demonstrated through one of the two options listed below:

Option 1:

Successful completion of one of the following courses:

AMH 1010 - History of the United States: 1607-1877 (effective in the Fall 2024 Semester)
AMH 1020 - History of the United States: 1877 to the Present
POS 2041 - American National Government

AND

Successful completion of the Florida Civic Literacy Examination with a score of 60% or better.

Option 2:

Completion of one of the following assessments with the score indicated:

The Advanced Placement (AP) Exam in U.S. Government and Politics with a score of three or better.
The Advanced Placement (AP) Exam in United States History with a score of four or better.
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) American Government Exam with a score of 50 or better.

Note: All approved accelerated credit is listed in Credit-By-Exam Equivalencies. The Credit-by-Exam section of the Florida State Articulation Committee website provides further details.