Business Administration Transfer (A.S.)

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Official Title of Major: Business Administration Transfer, A.S.

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Code: AS.BPA.ADM

About the Business Administration Department

Purpose: Provides the first two years of coursework for students planning to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university majoring in business. Students with a bachelor’s degree who are preparing for the Maryland CPA exam should note requirements under the Financial Accounting (certificate) (CPA preparation) program.

Additional Program Requirements

A program consisting of a core of courses essential for all business transfer students. Students are expected to work with their advisors to tailor a suitable mix of electives in order to meet the requirements of their intended transfer college.

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Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

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General Education Requirements: 34 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English Composition: 6 credits

ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 3 credit hours
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 3 credit hours
ENG 101A and ENG 101 are equivalent courses. Students may take ENG 101A -ENG 102 or ENG 101 -ENG 102 to meet their English Composition General Education requirement.

Arts and Humanities: 6 credits

COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 credit hours OR
COM 116 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours
Arts and humanities general education course (except COM)

Biological and Physical Sciences: 7 credits

At least one lab science required. See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Mathematics: 3 credits

MAT 137 - College Algebra 3 credit hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits

ECO 211 - Principles of Economics 1 3 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences general education course (except ECO)
See General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Additional General Education requirements: 6 credits

Technology Requirement 3 credit hours
CTA 100 is recommended. This requirement may also be satisfied by CLEP exam.
Wellness Requirement 3 credit hours
See General Education Wellness Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Program Requirements: 26 credits

BPA 111 - Introduction to Business 3 credit hours
BPA 201 - Financial Accounting 3 credit hours
BPA 202 - Managerial Accounting 3 credit hours
ECO 212 - Principles of Economics 2 3 credit hours
ECO 232 - Business Statistics 3 credit hours
(formerly listed as BPA 232)
LGS 253 - Business Law 1 3 credit hours
(formerly listed as BPA 253)
MAT 230 - Elementary Calculus (For Business and Social Sciences) 3 credit hours
BPA Elective 5 credit hours

Diversity Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Diversity Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Technology Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Technology Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Wellness Requirement

Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Wellness Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Transfer to a four year school and to complete a business degree.
Create and deliver appropriate written and oral communications required of business professionals.
Apply technology to business situations to enhance productivity.
Integrate accounting, economic, and legal principles to business and related situations to develop quantitative based decisions.
Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to business situations that require accounting expertise.
Participate in the business community as a valued individual.

This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies.

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