Business Administration
Business Administration - A.S. Degree with concentration in Computer Science
Transfer Track
The Business Administration, Computer Science concentration Transfer Track curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry level positions as junior programmers, network administrators, or personal computer support staff. This program provides students with a strong liberal arts and business foundation, as well as courses in introductory information technology concepts and skills. It is recommended that students expand their computer and business knowledge by using this program as the basis for further studies toward a baccalaureate degree in an area of Information Technology.
The student must maintain a 2.0 (C) grade point average in all Business Administration courses, and must attain a grade of "C" or better in all Computer Science courses. Any student with a final grade of "D" or "F" in any Computer Science course will be required to repeat that course.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester
- BA 101 Introduction to Business Administration (3)
- EN 101 Fundamentals of Composition I (3)
- CS 104 Introduction to Computer Animation (1)
- CS 105 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications* (3)
- Recommended: CS 210 Programming I** (3)
- CS 100 Keyboarding Basics* (1)
- Math Elective*** (3)
Total of 17 credits
Second Semester
- EN 102 Fundamentals of Composition II (3)
- CS 110 Advanced Microcomputer Applications for Business* (3)
- CS 205 Management Information Systems (3)
- Recommended: CS 211 Programming II** (3)
- PL 100 Philosophy and the Human Condition (3)
Total of 15 credits
Third Semester
- Recommended: AC 101 Accounting I** (3)
- Recommended: CS 215 Database Management & Design** (3)
- BA 202 Business Communication (3)
- Religion Elective (3)
- Science Elective (3)
Total of 15/16 credits
Fourth Semester
- Recommended: AC 102 Accounting II** (3)
- Computer Science Elective (3)
- CS 218 Computer Networks (3)
- Social Science Elective (3)
- History Elective (3)
Total of 15 credits
Overall Total of 62/63 Credits
*Exemption tests are available for CS 105, CS 110 and AT 103.
** BA or CS electives include any AC, BA, EC, or CS course; MH201, MH202, MH203, MH204, PL101
*** Math electives include MH103, MH201, or MH203
Design Technology Track
The Business Administration, Computer Science concentration Design Technology track curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in desktop publishing or web design and development. This program provides students with a strong liberal arts and business foundation, as well as courses in introductory information technology concepts and skills that focus on e-commerce, web page development and design, and desktop publishing. It is recommended that students expand their computer and business knowledge by using this program as the basis for further studies toward a baccalaureate degree in an area of Information Technology, e-Commerce or Marketing.
The student must maintain a 2.0 (C) grade point average in all Business Administration courses, and must attain a grade of “C” or better in all Computer Science (including BA or CS elective) courses. Any student with a final grade of “D” or “F” in a Computer Science (or BA or CS elective) course will be required to repeat that course.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester
- BA 101 Introduction to Business Administration (3)
- EN 101 Fundamentals of Composition I (3)
- CS 104 Introduction to Computer Animation (1)
- CS 105 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications* (3)
- Religion Elective (3)
- CS 100 Keyboarding Basics* (1)
- Math Elective***(3)
Total of 17 credits
Second Semester
- EN 102 Fundamentals of Composition II (3)
- CS 110 Advanced Microcomputer Applications for Business* (3)
- CS 205 Management Information Systems (3)
- Recommended: BA102 Principles of Marketing** (3)
- PL 100 Philosophy and the Human Condition (3)
Total of 15 credits
Third Semester
- Recommended: BA109 Introduction to e-Commerce** (3)
- Recommended: CS 115 Desktop Publishing** (3)
- BA 202 Business Communication (3)
- Recommended: CS217 Web Page Design and Development**(3)
- Science Elective (3/4)
Total of 15/16 credits
Fourth Semester
- Recommended: CS203 Computer Graphics** (3)
- BA or CS Elective** (3)
- CS 218 Computer Networks (3)
- Social Science Elective (3)
- History Elective (3)
Total of 15 credits
Overall Total 62/63 Credit
*Exemption tests are available for CS 105, CS 110 and AT 103.
** BA or CS electives include any AC, BA, EC, or CS course; MH201, MH202, MH203, MH204, PL101
*** Math electives include MH103, MH201, or MH203
Networking Track
The Business Administration, Computer Science concentration Networking Track curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry level positions as network administrators, computer technicians or computer support staff. This program provides students with a strong liberal arts and business foundation, as well as courses in introductory information technology concepts and skills with a focus on computer maintenance and networking skills. It is recommended that students expand their computer and business knowledge by using this program as the basis for further studies toward a baccalaureate degree in Computer Networking, or a related area of Information Technology.
The student must maintain a 2.0 (C) grade point average in all Business Administration courses, and must attain a grade of “C” or better in all Computer Science (including BA or CS elective) courses. Any student with a final grade of “D” or “F” in a Computer Science (or BA or CS elective) course will be required to repeat that course.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester
- BA 101 Introduction to Business Administration (3)
- EN 101 Fundamentals of Composition I (3)
- CS 104 Introduction to Computer Animation (1)
- CS 105 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications* (3)
- Recommended: CS180 Computer Maintenance and Repair** (3)
- CS 100 Keyboarding Basics* (1)
- Recommended: CS181 Operating and Application Systems**(3)
Total of 17 credits
Second Semester
- EN 102 Fundamentals of Composition II (3)
- CS 110 Advanced Microcomputer Applications for Business* (3)
- CS 205 Management Information Systems (3)
- CS 182 Computer Support Services (3)
- CS 218 Computer Networks (3)
Total of 15 credits
Third Semester
- PL 100 Philosophy and Human Conditions (3)
- Math Elective (3)
- BA 202 Business Communication (3)
- BA or CS Elective**(3)
- Science Elective (3/4)
Total of 15/16 credits
Fourth Semester
- Recommended: CS200 Computer Science Externship** (3)
- Religion Elective (3)
- Recommended: CS206 Computer Forensics** (3)
- Social Science Elective (3)
- History Elective (3)
Total of 15 Credits
Overall total of 62/63 credits
*Exemption tests are available for CS 105, CS 110 and AT 103.
** BA or CS electives include any AC, BA, EC, or CS course; MH201, MH202, MH203, MH204, PL101
*** Math electives include MH103, MH201, or MH203