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Business Administration BAS - Academic Plan

2024-2025

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Business Administration at ACC offers a practical and comprehensive education tailored for today's competitive business landscape. This program blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on skills, preparing students for diverse roles in the business world. Core coursework covers essential areas such as finance, marketing, management, and accounting, providing a solid foundation in business principles.

The BAS in Business Administration program at ACC accommodates working professionals and non-traditional students by offering flexible online classes to balance your education with work and personal commitments. Associate degree graduates enter the program as juniors, while students just beginning their college coursework can dually enroll in the BAS while completing their associate degree. With a focus on applied learning, students engage in real-world projects, case studies, and internships. The curriculum emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, essential for success in any business environment.

Graduates of this program are equipped to pursue various career paths, including roles in management, entrepreneurship, marketing, human resources, and more. Whether aspiring to climb the corporate ladder or launch their own venture, graduates emerge prepared to tackle the challenges of the modern business world with confidence and competence.

Full Time Track

First Semester

OR

OR

OR

OR

  • GT - One Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Science course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, or GT-SS3). GT-Pathways Courses - 3 Credits
  • GT - One Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities or History course (GTAH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4, or GT-HI1). See GT-Pathways Courses - 3 Credits

Total Credit Hours - 15

Third Semester
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 15

Fourth Semester
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 15

Part Time Track

Second Semester
  • GT - One Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Science course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, or GT-SS3). GT-Pathways Courses - 3 Credits

OR

OR

Total Credit Hours: 9

Third Semester

OR

OR

  • A higher-level MAT class
  • GT - One Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities or History course (GTAH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4, or GT-HI1). See GT-Pathways Courses

Total Credit Hours: 9

Fifth Semester
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 9

Sixth Semester
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 9

Seventh Semester
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits
  • 3000 level or higher: choose from the following prefixes: BUS, MAN, MAR, ESA, CNG, CIS, CSC - 3 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 6

Total Credit Hours = 120 *Note - 60 credits from the Business AA/AS count towards the total of 120 credits*