Business Administration Transfer Pathway (AA)

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The Business Administration transfer pathway is designed for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the areas of management, marketing, finance, and general business. Students will gain an understanding of the various topics needed to be successful after transfer to the four-year school of their choice. The course recommendations are intended for students who are undecided about a transfer school. Students who have selected a transfer school should consult the catalog of that school and an academic advisor for requirements appropriate to the first two years of study.

Suggested Course Plan by Semester

Pathway Code: BUSA

General Education Requirements (38 hours)

Basic Skills (12 hours)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CAP1516 - Computer Applications 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy Elective

Humanities (9 hours)

Complete courses from 3 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s)

Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________

Social Sciences (9 hours)

Complete courses from 3 Different Departments (ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC).
For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s)

One requirement should be met with an Economics course for this pathway.

Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s) ____________________________________
Social Science Elective - 3 hours(s) ___________________________________

Economics Option:
ECO6113 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hour(s) or
ECO6114 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 hour(s)

Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from Lab Science Elective(s) .

Lab Science Elective 5 hour(s) __________________________________

Pathway Electives (24 hours)*

The Associate of Arts degree requires a minimum of 24 hours of Pathway electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses to complete within this block.

ACC1150 - Principles of Accounting I 3 hour(s)
ACC1160 - Principles of Accounting II 3 hour(s)
ACC1165 - Managerial Accounting 3 hour(s)
Additional Economics Course Option:
ECO6113 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hour(s) or
ECO6114 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 hour(s)
MTH4423 - Elementary Statistics 3 hour(s)
MTH4432 - Calculus for Business and Economics 3 hour(s)
BUS1640 - Business Communications 3 hour(s)
Additional Pathway Electives 3 hour(s)

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*

*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley degree; however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a 4-year institution.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.