Business, AB (Transfer)

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Program Code: ABTGB
ASSOCIATE IN BUSINESS (Transfer Program)

This program is intended for students wishing to pursue an associate degree while preparing to transfer to a four-year school in business. Since transfer requirements vary by institution, students are strongly encouraged to meet with representatives from the transfer school. In addition, students should work closely with the SC4 Business and Information Technologies division and Advising.

Program Outcomes/Objectives:

When students complete this program, they will be able to:

Demonstrate the application of the concepts of double-entry bookkeeping.
Prepare and analyze financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, the statement of cash flow and statements of equity.
Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques within a business and economic environment.
Demonstrate the effective use of office applications including spreadsheets, word processors and presentation software.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year

1st Semester - 16 Semester Hours

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credits
CIS 115 - Microcomputer Applications 4 credits
SPC 101 - Speech Communication 3 credits *
ACCT 189 - College Accounting 3 credits
Elective - Elective 3 credits

2nd Semester - 15 Semester Hours

ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting I 4 credits
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 credits *
MTH 102 - Elementary Algebra 5 credits **
Elective - Elective 3 credits

Second Year

1st Semester - 15 Semester Hours

ACCT 212 - Principles of Accounting II 4 credits
BUS 221 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
PS 101 - Introduction to Political Science 3 credits
Electives - Electives 5 credits

2nd Semester - 16 Semester Hours

BUS 222 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
Electives - Electives 13 credits

Total Credit Hours/Total Contact Hours = 62/62

* OA 225 may be substituted for ENG 102 and SPC 101 . Students choosing to take OA 225 are still required to complete a minimum of 62 credits.

** or MTH 110 or higher or BUS 158 . Students choosing an alternative math course are still required to complete a minimum of 62 credits.

Elective Courses: Elective course options will vary based upon the transfer institution. Please contact Advising at (810) 989-5520 or the SC4 Business and Information Technologies division at (810) 989-5575 for assistance with selecting the appropriate elective courses.