El Paso Community College

Associate of Arts - Program Map - 2024-2025

Business

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Program Description

FIELD OF STUDY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT The Associate of Arts in Accounting, Business, and Economics prepares students to transfer directly into a Bachelor’s Degree program in Accounting, Business, and/or Economics and enter into a wide variety of careers in those industries. BCIS 1305 or MATH 1325 Option: • Students planning to transfer to a Texas public university are encouraged to enroll in BCIS 1305 to complete the Field of Study in Business Administration. • If transferring to UTEP, students are encouraged to enroll in MATH 1325 to meet UTEP’s College of Business Administration program requirements.

Career Opportunities

Potential Careers: Accounting Assistants • Bookkeepers • Assistant Managers • Administrative Assistants

Potential Salary: $29,400 to $76,220/year, depending on career, education, location, and experience.

For more information on possible careers, education requirements, and salaries, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.bls.gov

Accounting, Business, & Economics

Associate of Arts

First Semester			Credit Hours
BUSI	1301	Business Principles (F)		3
EDUC	1300	Learning Framework(C)		3
ENGL	1301	Composition I(C)		3
HIST	1301	United States History I(C)		3
MATH	1324	Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences (CF)		3
				15
Second Semester			Credit Hours
ECON	2301	Principles of Macroeconomics (CF)		3
ENGL	1302	Composition II (C)		3
HIST	1302	United States History II (C)		3
		Life and Physical Sciences(C)		3
		Life and Physical Sciences Laboratory		1
		Creative Arts¹ (C)		3
				16
Third Semester			Credit Hours
ACCT	2301	Principles of Financial Accounting (F)		3
BCIS	1305	Business Computer Applications (F) or
MATH	1325	Calculus for Business & Social Sciences		3
ECON	2302	Principles of Microeconomics (CF)		3
GOVT	2305	Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) (C)		3
		Life and Physical Sciences(C)		3
		Life and Physical Sciences Laboratory		1
				16
Fourth Semester			Credit Hours
ACCT	2302	Principles of Managerial Accounting (F)		3
BUSI	2305	Business Statistics (F)		3
GOVT	2306	Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics)(C)		3
		Language, Philosophy, and Culture²(C)		3
		Elective Option³		1
				13
Total Credit Hours					60

Things To Know

Students who complete the identified Field of Study (FOS) in Business Administration & Management courses are able to transfer said courses for full credit to any Texas public university/institution.
Students planning to transfer to a Texas public university are encouraged to enroll in BCIS 1305 to complete the FOS in Business Administration.
If transferring to UTEP, students are encouraged to enroll in MATH 1325 to meet UTEP's College of Business Administration program requirements.
Please visit your counselor/advisor at the end of each semester to discuss your next semester courses.
Please check with the transferring institution on the transferability and applicability of courses to specific bachelor degrees.

Marketable Skills

By the completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Real Estate, students will have gained the following marketable skills:

· Adaptability: Students are able to flexibly and effectively adapt to changing environments and needs.

· Communication: Students are effective oral and written communicators and display the ability to listen to comprehend.

· Critical Thinking: Students can interpret and understand complex ideas to solve problems and build connections.

· Teamwork: Students are effective team members and maintain respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

· Technology: Students are well-versed in the technological programs and applications used in their field.

Preferred Course Superscripts

¹ARTS 1301

²PHIL 2306

³ Any academic one credit hour course.

Check the course catalog to view all applicable courses and information and/or visit your counselor/advisor to review your options.