Dec 04, 2024

Catalog 2024-2025

Business Administration, AS with Concentrations

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No. of Credits: 60-62
Contact: Anthony Stout, Chair, Business
Jacob Herlihy, Program Coordinator

This curriculum prepares students for transfer into a business administration baccalaureate program to a four-year college or university. It is a broad-based program including a solid foundation in general education, which prepares the student for specialization in business areas in the junior and senior years.

Students complete Introductory level business courses and self-select electives in such areas as ethics, business law, social entrepreneurship, and/or business strategy.

Students who wish to earn a bachelor’s degree majoring in accounting should also enroll in this program.

To assure maximum transferability of credits, students are urged to consult with an academic advisor early in this program of study.

This program is fully available online.

The Business Administration Associate of Science program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs. Accreditation information may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs, 11520 West 119th Street, Suite 420, Overland, KS 66213; (913) 339-9356; www.acbsp.org

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 45.

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Career Opportunities:

A business administration degree from CSM opens the door to a 4-year baccalaureate degree and then to variety of career opportunities including accountants, commercial loan officer, city manager, sales manager, human resources manager, public relations specialist, and advertising executive.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will…

Recognize the value of collaborative engagement and teamwork.
Discuss the importance of behaving ethically and socially responsible in a global, diverse, and inclusive business environment.
Apply the elements of effective communication in a business environment.
Utilize technology to support business and decision-making processes.
Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in the business environment that prepare the student for transfer to a four-year institution.

Transfer Options

A complete list of all transfer opportunities can be found on the Transfer Services page.

Business and Information Systems Pathway

Learn more about the Business and Information Systems Pathway.

Visit Career Coach for more information on this program, related programs, and job opportunities in Southern Maryland and the Washington D.C. Metropolitan region.

Required Courses and Recommended Sequence:

The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. College Prep and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.

Business Administration

The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. College Prep and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.

First Semester

ENG-1010 - Composition and Rhetoric* (E) (3)
ENG-1010 completed with a minimum grade of “C”
FYS-1010 - First Year Seminar* (3)
BAD-1015 - Introduction to Business* (3)
SCE-1010 - Scientific Reasoning and the Modern World* (S) (3)

Mathematics (3 credits)

Students must complete one of the following combinations to satisfy the Mathematics requirement for the degree:

MTH-1015 and MTH-1560 or MTH-1015 and MTH-1200

Second Semester

Mathematics (3 credits)

Students must complete one of the following combinations to satisfy the Mathematics requirement for the degree:

MTH-1015 and MTH-1560 or MTH-1015 and MTH-1200

Humanities (3 credits)

Acceptable:

Third Semester

Biological/physical sciences (4 credits)

Acceptable (lecture and matching lab):

See Gen Ed  Listing

Business Elective (3 credits)

Acceptable:

Elective (3 credits)

Any course numbered 1001 and above except ACC-1015

Fourth Semester

ECN-2025 - Principles of Macroeconomics* (B) (3)

Communications (3 credits)

Acceptable:

Elective (5-6 credits)

Any course numbered 1001 and above except ACC-1015 

Social/behavioral sciences (3 credits)

Completion of this course meets the Social/behavioral and Cultural and Global Awareness requirements.

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed  Listing and select any Social Behavioral Science course from within the Cultural and Global Awareness course list.

Business Analysis Concentration

In addition to the core skills provided in the overarching Business Administration AS curriculum, the Business Analysis Concentration prepares students to assemble, document, and analyze business processes to identify challenges and opportunities. Students choosing a field in Business Analysis learn to extract insights to make data-driven decisions for organizational improvement.

This program may be completed online.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will…

Recognize the value of collaborative engagement and teamwork.
Discuss the importance of behaving ethically and socially responsible in a global, diverse, and inclusive business environment.
Apply the elements of effective communication in a business environment.
Utilize technology to support business and decision-making processes.
Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in the business environment that prepare the student for transfer to a four-year institution.
Analyze business processes and apply data-driven decisions to support organizational goals.

First Semester

ENG-1010 - Composition and Rhetoric* (E) (3)
ENG-1010 completed with a minimum grade of “C”
FYS-1010 - First Year Seminar* (3)
BAD-1015 - Introduction to Business* (3)
SCE-1010 - Scientific Reasoning and the Modern World* (S) (3)

Mathematics (3 credits)

Students must complete one of the following combinations to satisfy the Mathematics requirement for the degree:

MTH-1015 and MTH-1560 or MTH-1015 and MTH-1200

Second Semester

Mathematics (3 credits)

Students must complete one of the following combinations to satisfy the Mathematics requirement for the degree:

MTH-1015 and MTH-1560 or MTH-1015 and MTH-1200

Humanities (3 credits)

Acceptable:

Third Semester

Biological/physical Science (4 credits)

Acceptable (lecture and matching lab):

See Gen Ed  Listing

Business Elective (2-3 credits)

Acceptable:

BAD-2070 - Business Law* (3)
BAD-2140 - Introduction to Business Strategy* (3)
or Take 2-3 credits from any course listed 1001 or above

Fourth Semester

Communication (3 credits)

Acceptable:

Social/behavioral sciences (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed  Listing and select any Social Behavioral Science course from within the Cultural and Global Awareness course list.

Notes:

*Courses requiring a prerequisite or co-requisite

****Pending MHEC approval

Course Indicators: English Composition (E), Arts (A), Cultural and Global Awareness (C), Humanities (H), Biological/Physical Sciences (S), Social/Behavioral Sciences (B), Mathematics (M)