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

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S.

Code: AS.BPA.ADM

Total Credit Hours: 60

About Business Administration Department - see www.aacc.edu

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.

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory):  Lawrie Gardner

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1   Students may substitute  ENG 101A  for ENG 101.	3 credit hours
MAT 230 - Elementary Calculus (For Business and Social Sciences)   (NOTE: Students who do not test directly into MAT 230 should take the prerequisite math course here)	3 credit hours
ECO 211 - Principles of Economics 1	3 credit hours
Biological and Physical Sciences GER  (one lab science required)	3 credit hours
BPA 111 - Introduction to Business	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2	3 credit hours
ECO 212 - Principles of Economics 2	3 credit hours
BPA, ECO or ESI Elective OR MAT 230 - Elementary Calculus (For Business and Social Sciences)   (NOTE:  Students who take MAT 230 in term 1, should take an elective here; ECO 233  is a recommended elective)	3 credit hours
COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication  OR COM 116 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers	3 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences GER   (except ECO)	3 credit hours

Term 3

 

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Arts & Humanities GER     (except COM)	3 credit hours
ECO 232 - Business Statistics	3 credit hours
BPA 201 - Financial Accounting	3 credit hours
Technology Requirement   CTA 100   is recommended.  This requirement may also be satisfied by CLEP exam.	3 credit hours
LGS 253 - Business Law 1	3 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
BPA 202 - Managerial Accounting	3 credit hours
Biological & Physical Sciences GER     (one lab science required)	4  credits
BPA, ECO or ESI Electives (NOTE: ECO 233  is a recommended elective)	5 credit hours
Wellness Requirement	3 credit hours