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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Graduation Requirements

Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements for college-wide graduation requirements.

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.).

Online Degrees and Credit Certificates

This program can be completed fully online. Some online courses may require proctored exams or on-campus assessments at a testing center.

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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 230 - Elementary Calculus (For Business and Social Sciences) 3 credit hours
Note: Students who do not test directly into MAT 230 may use the prerequisite math course to satisfy an elective.

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)
BPA, ECO or ESI Elective 8 credit hours

Note: Students who do not test directly into MAT 230 may use the prerequisite math course to satisfy an elective. Also, ECO 233 is a recommended elective.

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:

Describe the components of a changing global business environment.
Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to develop quantitative and ethically-based accounting decisions.
Apply economic information to business decisions.
Demonstrate the use of analytical tools and technology that supports business practices.
Identify, evaluate, and analyze contractual disputes utilizing legal theories.

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

Transferring Credits to a Maryland Public Four-Year School

Maryland public four-year colleges and universities accept a minimum of 60 and as many as 70 credits earned toward an associate degree from a Maryland public community college. Students planning to transfer should consult with an AACC academic and transfer advisor; and are advised to obtain permission from the four-year college or university when planning to transfer credits beyond the minimum degree requirements at AACC. More than 70 credits earned at AACC may be transferred if outlined within an established transfer agreement. Current transfer agreements can be found on the AACC Transfer Partners webpage.

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