Associate of Science (A.S.)
Our business administration associate degree helps you transition smoothly to a four-year business degree program. This program can also be completed online. Contact us today for details!
Spend less on tuition, student fees, and housing than you’d spend at a four-year university, plus develop practical workforce skills that you can use in your career.
A QUALITY EDUCATION
The business administration associate degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree in business. Our business administration associate degree provides a solid introduction to basic business concepts. You’ll take courses in business subjects such as accounting, economics, and business statistics while polishing your skills in writing, math, and science.
You can build on our two-year degree in business administration to earn a bachelor’s degree. Our graduates have gone on to earn four-year business degrees in majors such as:
- Business Administration
- Marketing
- Finance
- Economics
- Accounting
- Management
Business Administration (AS)
CIP: 52.0201
Degree: Associate of Science (AS - Transfer)
Program Code: 213
Program Length: 2 year - 4 Semesters
Minimum Credits: 62
Distance Learning Option Available
AS Transfer Resources - Transfer & Articulation Agreements, Guaranteed Admission Agreements
Program Advisor
Margaret Dye
276.964.7308
Davis Hall Room 230
Purpose: The Associate of Science degree program in Business Administration is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree.
Admission Requirements: In addition to the general admission requirements to the College, as stated earlier in this catalog, entry into the Associate of Science degree program in Business Administration requires as a minimum the satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalents:
- 1 unit of laboratory science
- 1 unit of social studies
- 4 units of English
- 3 units of mathematics (including algebra or geometry)
Program Requirements: Achievement in the business world requires competency with other areas of knowledge such as the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences in addition to those courses directly pertinent to business. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student is eligible to receive the Associate of Science degree with a major in Business Administration. Each student is urged to become familiar with the requirements of the major department of the four-year institution being considered for transfer. The student should also consult with his/her faculty advisor at SWCC concerning the selection of electives in order to facilitate the transfer of credits.
First Semester:
- ENG 111: College Composition I
- Science I with Lab 4 Credits *
- MTH: Mathematics 3 Credits **
- ITE 152: Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications
- SDV 101: Orientation to (Discipline)
- Elective: Humanities/ Fine Arts 3 Credits ***
Semester Total:
- Lecture Hours: 17
- Lab Hours: 0
- Course Credits: 17
Second Semester:
- CST 100: Principles of Public Speaking
- ENG 112: College Composition II
- MTH: Mathematics 3 Credits **
- HIS 111: History of World Civilization I
- OR
- HIS 121: United States History I
- PSY 200: Principles of Psychology
- OR
- SOC 200: Principles of Sociology
Semester Total:
- Lecture Hours: 15
- Lab Hours: 0
- Course Credits: 15
Third Semester:
- ACC 211: Principles of Accounting I
- ECO 201: Principles of Macroeconomics
- ENG: Literature Elective 3 Credits
- BUS 224: Statistical Analysis for Business
- BUS 240: Introduction to Business Law
Semester Total:
- Lecture Hours: 15
- Lab Hours: 0
- Course Credits: 15
Fourth Semester:
- ACC 212: Principles of Accounting II
- ECO 202: Principles of Microeconomics
- BUS 100: Introduction to Business
- BUS 227: Business Analytics
- Elective: Business Elective 3 Credits ****
Semester Total:
- Lecture Hours: 15
- Lab Hours: 0
- Course Credits: 15
Total Minimum Credits: 62
* BIO 101, BIO 102, CHM 111, CHM 112, Geology 105. Geology 106, or PHY 201, PHY 202. Check with your advisor.
** Mathematics requirements may vary greatly from one transfer institution to another. Check with your advisor or transfer institution for proper mathematics courses to be taken. Most business schools at four-year universities will require at least MTH 161 or MTH 261. Business Elective can be used for math pre-requisite if needed for higher math classes.
***Humanities/Fine Arts Electives: ART 101, ART 102, ENG 241, ENG 242, ENG 243, ENG 244, MUS 121, MUS 122, PHI 101, REL 100, REL 230.
****Business Elective: Choose from BUS 200, BUS 280, ITE 140, MKT 201, OR MTH elective.
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Distance Learning from Southwest is a great way to get a college education on your schedule. Classes are delivered online, offering a flexible way to get a degree, or certificate, or to take classes to transfer to a four-year college or university. Some programs require internships, in-person labs, and/or classes. Contact us for details.