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Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in
Business Administration — General Business Emphasis

Students who choose to pursue a degree in business administration at GBC will take classes from seasoned professionals who have many years of both practical work experience and teaching. This faculty subscribes to the notion that people of all ages and backgrounds are capable of personal growth and that a stimulating, engaging educational experience enhances that development. We believe that acumen in business is critical for personal and community economic/social success. Specifically, the business department is committed to: 1) developing individuals who recognize their social obligation as business persons; 2) preparing students to assume responsibilities as business owners, managers, and/or employees; 3) providing the business community with persons educated, skilled, and knowledgeable in a variety of useful careers; and 4) developing prospective employees with positive attitudes, including an enthusiasm for life long learning.

Prospective Students

Below you'll find the current Program Requirements and Suggested Course Sequence.

Currently Enrolled Students

Links in the charts below may be useful to you in determining course availability. However, for your specific program requirements, please see the appropriate GBC Catalog, which may differ from the following. If in doubt, confer with your adviser.

Program Requirements

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the AAS degree in General Business will have the knowledge and skills to:

  • Understand how business works and identify its limitations and constraints.
  • Distinguish management functions of planning, organizing, directing, leading, and controlling.
  • Apply effective human relations and communication skills.
  • Successfully promote and market goods and service.
  • Critically analyze and solve structured business problems.
  • Recognize and appreciate the importance of profitability as necessary and worthwhile
General Education Requirements


See the General Education Requirements for the AAS degree. Specifics for this program are as follows:

  • MATH 120 is the preferred choice for fulfilling the Mathematics requirement.
  • Fulfill the Human Relations requirement with MGT 283.
  • Fulfill the Technology requirement with IS 101.
Emphasis Courses
3Financial Accounting: ACC 201 or
Bookkeeping I: ACC 135B
3Managerial Accounting: ACC 202 or
Bookkeeping II: ACC 136B
3Introduction to Business: BUS 101 or
Small Business Management: MGT 103
3Business Law I: BUS 273
3Principles of Microeconomics: ECON 102 or
Principles of Macroeconomics: ECON 103
3Current Economic Issues: ECON 104
3Personal Finance: FIN 101
3Computer Applications: IS 201
3Marketing Principles: MKT 210
3 Introduction to Professional Sales: MKT 211 or
Introduction to Retailing: MKT 127
3Elective (select with department adviser)

Suggested Course Sequence

NOTICE: The following sequence is simply a suggestion and may not be appropriate for all students. For example, some students will have to take from one to four developmental courses before they are prepared to take specific college level courses. Many students will need to take fewer courses each semester due to obligations in their lives. Full-time status is 12 credits per semester, but many programs provide students with the flexibility of taking fewer credits. Meeting with an adviser is crucial to establishing the best course sequence for each student.
Year 1
Fall Semester
INT 100 0.5
ACC 201 3
BUS 101 or MGT 103 3
ENG 100 or ENG 101 or
ENG 107
3
FIN 101 3
MATH 120 or higher 3
Total Year 1 Fall Credits 15.5
Spring Semester
ACC 202 3
ECON 102 or ECON 103 3
ENG 102 or ENG 108 3
PSC 103 or
HIST 101
and HIST 102
3-6
Science General Education 3
Total Year 1 Spring Credits 15-18
Year 2
Fall Semester
ECON 104 3
IS 101 3
MGT 283 3
MKT 210 3
Elective (select with adviser) 3
Total Year 2 Fall Credits 15
Spring Semester
BUS 273 3
IS 201 3
Humanities General Education 3
MKT 127 or MKT 211 3
Science General Education 3
Total Year 2 Spring Credits 15

 

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