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Business Division
BuSineSS ADMiniStrAtion
Business Computer Applications Option
The goal of the Business Administration - Business Computer Applications program is to prepare students for employment in a job related
to their focus area (Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing) by providing a theoretical and practical foundation in the focus area
subject matter and by equipping them with needed skills in the use of application software that is appropriate to their focus area.
Each Focus is designed to provide the student with a strong background in focus area and related business skills, coupled with a proficiency
in the use of computers. The business and focus area courses are selected from the standard college course offerings, while the computer
courses supplement the business skills and answer the question, "How do computers relate to business and the focus area?" rather than
"How do computers work?". Graduates of the program will be well qualified for focus area related entry-level positions in business and
industry. (Co-op available)
Common core course listings and definitions appear on pages 48-50. Placement testing will determine the sequencing
of courses. Additional courses may be required. The suggested sequence for full-time students is shown below.
Refer to page 49 for a listing of courses that will satisfy elective requirements.
Course No. Title Credits
ENG*H101 Composition 3
CoM*H100 Introduction to Communication 3
Elective Behavioral Science 3
ACC*H113 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
CSA*H105 Introduction to Software Applications 3
15
ENG*H102 Literature and Composition 3
CSA*H135 Spreadsheet Applications 3
ACC*H117 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
MAT*H167 Statistics with Technology 3
Elective Focus Area† 3
15
CSA*H205 Advanced Applications 3
ECN*H101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Elective Science 3-4
Elective Focus Area† 3
Elective Focus Area† 3
15-16
ECN*H102 Principles of Microeconomics 3
Elective Arts and Humanities 3
Elective Focus Area† 3
Elective Focus Area† 3
Elective Focus Area† 3
15
total credit Hours 60-61
† See Directed Electives list for appropriate choices based on
focus area.
DirecteD electiveS
Accounting Focus
ACC*H123 Accounting Software Applications
ACC*H271 Intermediate Accounting I
ACC*H231 Cost Accounting I
Elective CSA*H145 or appropriate CSC/CST course†
Elective CSA*H145 or appropriate CSC/CST course†
Elective Accounting (ACC*H290 recommended)+
Program outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates
will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a level of mathematical skill appropriate for
employment in a business environment.
2. Read, understand and prepare standard types of business
communications.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of basic theory and practice
in his/her focus area.
4. Possess skills appropriate to his/her focus area in the
following software:
operating system
word processor
electronic spreadsheet
presentation software
internet browser
database management system
(for management and marketing focus areas)
general ledger accounting system
(for accounting focus)
other software as appropriate to the student’s
focus area
5. Use the Internet for business purposes, including research,
marketing, stock market analysis, etc.
6. Read, understand, and use software documentation.
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Associate Degree
Programs
Management Focus
BMG*H202 Principles of Management
BMG*H105 Supervision and organizational Behavior
BMG*H220 Human Resources Management
CSA*H145 Database Management
CSA*H207 Computer Applications in Management and Marketing
Elective Management (BBG*H295 recommended)†
Finance Focus
Marketing Focus
BFN*H20l Principles of Finance
BMG*H202 Principles of Management
BFN*H220 Financial Management
BMK*H201 Principles of Marketing
BMG*H202 Principles of Management
BMK*H207 Consumer Behavior
Elective Finance, CSA*H145, or appropriate CSC/CST course† CSA*H145 Database Management
Elective CSA*H145 or appropriate CSC/CST course† CSA*H207 Computer Applications in Management and Marketing
Elective Finance (BFN*H296 recommended)†
Elective Marketing (BBG*H295 recommended)†
†Courses to be chosen in consultation with Business Computer Applications faculty advisors.