Business Emphasis (AA Degree A8981)
Degree A8981
An emphasis in Business provides the student with an understanding of business and its role in society. Students will have knowledge of various business functions and economic analysis. Upon completion of this degree students will be prepared for an entry level job in the business world.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSC 1A | Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or BUSC 1AH | Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics - Honors | |
| BUSC 1B | Principles of Economics - Microeconomics | 3 |
| or BUSC 1BH | Principles of Economics - Microeconomics - Honors | |
| CISB 15 | Microcomputer Applications | 3.5 |
| or CISB 11 | Computer Information Systems | |
| Choose a minimum of 3 courses from the following which should be selected in consultation with a counselor or educational advisor: | 9-13 | |
| Principles of Accounting - Financial | ||
| Principles of Accounting - Managerial | ||
| Applied Business Statistics | ||
| Business Law | ||
| Principles of Business | ||
| Business Communications | ||
| Total Units | 18.5-22.5 | |
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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Describe the basic accounting system and how it is used to serve business needs.
- List and explain the foundations upon which business is built and the economic challenges facing the United States.
- Compose an appropriate, effective letter presenting good news, bad news, sales, or persuasive content.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
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This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| A/AS MATH | 3 | |
| BUSC 1A | Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics | 3 |
| CISB 11 OR CISB 15 3.5 | ||
| Units | 10 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| AA/S ARTS | Area C-1 Arts Course | 3 |
| AA/S LIFE | Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course | 3 |
| BUSC 1B | Principles of Economics - Microeconomics | 3 |
| BUSA 7 OR BUSA 8 OR BUSC 17 OR BUSL 18 OR BUSM 20 OR BUSO 25 3 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| A/AS AMIST | 3 | |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| BUSA 7 OR BUSA 8 OR BUSC 17 OR BUSL 18 OR BUSM 20 OR BUSO 25 3 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | .5 |
| Take electives to reach 60 degree applicable units 0 | ||
| Business Emphasis, AA Liberal Arts A8981 1 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5 | ||
| BUSA 7 OR BUSA 8 OR BUSC 17 OR BUSL 18 OR BUSM 20 OR BUSO 25 3 | ||
| Units | 9.5 | |
| Total Units | 48.5 | |
