Associate of Arts - Program Map - 2024-2025
Business

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

(C) Core Curriculum Course (F) Field of Study Course

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.