Business-AA
Program Overview
Associate of Arts - Business
Student Learning Outcomes
The suggested pattern of study for an Associate of Arts degree focusing on business
is designed primarily for students planning to continue their education at the baccalaureate
level. It provides students with a broad background in the arts, sciences, and mathematics,
with a solid introduction to the discipline of business. This broad educational background
provides the basis for more in-depth studies of accounting, economics, finance, management,
or marketing in the remainder of the student’s academic career. The general education
portion of this pattern of study provides some flexibility in specific course selections
that meet the general education requirements at Great Basin College. Students planning
to continue their education beyond the AA degree by transferring to another institution
should check the requirements of that institution early so that appropriate specific
courses can be chosen as part of this pattern of study.
This pattern of study is designed specifically to meet the lower-division requirements
at four-year institutions, but students should be aware that each institution varies
slightly in its requirements. Students who plan on transferring to any particular
college or university should consult with an advisor in order to ensure appropriate
lower-level courses are taken at Great Basin College. In a few cases where an institution
requires a specific course that is not offered at GBC, students may need to take one
or more lower-division courses at the institution to which they transfer. All the
courses in this program are available in online format.
Graduates with an AA degree who follow the business pattern of study will have the
knowledge and skills to do the following:
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Apply effective communication skills.
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Analyze and utilize fundamental accounting processes and financial statements.
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Demonstrate the importance of marketing principles in the context of a successful business enterprise in various environments.
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Identify the subjectivity of the voluntary choices individuals make in the economy through marginal decision-making and analyzing supply and demand.
General Education Requirements
Communications and Expressions
Written Communications (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | Composition-Enhanced | 5 Credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 Credits |
Oral Communications
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 113 | Fund Speech Communication | 3 Credits |
Evidence-Based Communications
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 Credits |
Fine Arts (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 100 | Visual Foundations | 3 Credits |
| ART 101 | Drawing I | 3 Credits |
| ART 107 | Design Fundmntls I (2-D) | 3 Credits |
| ENG 205 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3 Credits |
| MUS 101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 Credits |
| THTR 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 Credits |
| THTR 105 | Introduction to Acting I | 3 Credits |
| THTR 121 | Stage Makeup | 3 Credits |
| THTR 204 | Theatre Technology I | 3 Credits |
| WELD 200 | Metal Art | 3 Credits |
Logical and Scientific Reasoning
Mathematical Reasoning (one course required): Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course. Excludes MATH
389.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 126 | Precalculus I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126E | Precalculus I Expanded | 3 Credits |
| MATH 128 | Precalculus and Trigonometry | 5 Credits |
Scientific Reasoning (one course required): Choose from the courses listed below or any AST, BIOL, CHEM, ENV, GEOL, or PHYS
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 102 | Physical Anthropology | 3 Credits |
| GEOG 103 | Physical Geog Earth Environmnt | 3 Credits |
| NUTR 121 | Human Nutrition | 3 Credits |
Scientific Data Interpretation (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 190 | Intro Cell/Molecular Biology | 4 Credits |
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 Credits |
| GEOL 101 | Exploring Planet Earth | 3-4 Credits |
| PHYS 151 | Gen Physics I | 4 Credits |
| PHYS 180 | Physics Scientist/Engr I | 4 Credits |
Human Societies and Experience
Structure of Societies
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 102 | Prin of Microeconomics | 3 Credits |
American Constitutions and Institutions: HIST 101 and 102 or PSC 101
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 101 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 Credits |
| HIST 102 | U.S. History Since 1877 | 3 Credits |
| PSC 101 | Intro American Politics | 3 Credits |
Humanities
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 102 | Critical Thinking | 3 Credits |
Technological Proficiency
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IS 101 | Intro Information Systems | 3 Credits |
Foundations
Social Science
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 103 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 Credits |
Humanities/Fine Arts (one course required) Choose from the courses listed below or any transferrable 200-level ENG course,
or any 100- or 200-level AM, ART, FIS, FREN, HUM, JOUR, MUS, PHIL, SPAN or THTR course.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GRC 103 | Intro Computer Graphics | 3 Credits |
| GRC 156 | Design with Illustrator | 3 Credits |
| HIST 208 | World History I | 3 Credits |
| HIST 209 | World History II | 3 Credits |
Program Requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 Credits |
| ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 Credits |
| MKT 210 | Marketing Principles | 3 Credits |
Additional Math Requirements (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 127 | Precalculus II | 3 Credits |
| MATH 128 | Precalculus and Trigonometry | 5 Credits |
General Electives (choose with advisor)
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course | Credits |
| ACC 201 | 3 |
| ECON 102 | 3 |
| ENG 100 or 101 | 3-5 |
| MATH 126, 126E or 128 | 3-5 |
| SCIENTIFIC REASONING* | 3-4 |
| TOTAL | 15-20 |
| *Choose with advisor |
| Course | Credits |
| ACC 202 | 3 |
| COM 113 | 3 |
| ECON 103 | 3 |
| ENG 102 | 3 |
| GENERAL ELECTIVE* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| *Choose with advisor |
| Course | Credits |
| MKT 210 | 3 |
| SCIENTIFIC DATA* | 4 |
| MATH 127 or 128 | 3-5 |
| GENERAL ELECTIVE* | 3 |
| PSC 101 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16-18 |
| *Choose with advisor |
| Course | Credits |
| FINE ARTS* | 3 |
| HUMANITITES/FINE ARTS | 3 |
| IS 101 | 3 |
| PHIL 102 | 3 |
| GENERAL ELECTIVE* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| *Choose with advisor |