Business Administration, Associate in Science
Program Description
The AS in Business Administration is designed for those students desiring to transfer to a baccalaureate program in business. This degree is a broad program of study that provides students with specific skills as well as a general overview of business topics.
Transfer Information
Students pursuing the Business Administration degree can transfer into majors such as Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing and Global/International Business. Many colleges offer opportunities for transfer both in and out of state. Admission is competitive and may require specific coursework to be completed prior to applying. Students are encouraged to work closely with OCC business faculty and Advising Transfer Services. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution in NJ can explore the “Transfer Programs” feature on NJ Transfer. www.njtransfer.org
Career Information
The Associate of Science Degrees are designed to provide students with the coursework needed to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree. The curriculum provides students the knowledge and skills needed to pursue various career pathways, while providing a credential beyond the high school degree. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with OCC business faculty and Career Services as they begin to explore career options. OCC students can also utilize Focus2 Career, a resource provided by OCC, to explore degree programs and corresponding careers. To get started, log in through Ocean Connect.
Students are encouraged to keep track of degree requirements by using the “My Progress” screen on Student Planning. Student Planning can be accessed via logging into Ocean Connect.
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| MATH 161 or Higher 1 | 3-6 | |
| ECON 151 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Any STSC - Student Success Seminar course 2 | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 152 | English II | 3 |
| MATH 191 or Higher 1 | 3 | |
| BUSN 134 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| CSIT 123 | Integrated Office Software | 3 |
| ECON 152 | Microeconomics Principles | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ACCT 161 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUSN 251 | Business Law I | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Lab Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 4 | |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ACCT 162 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BUSN 271 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| COMM 154 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective to meet 60 credits 3 | 0-3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12-15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 57-63 | |
- 1
Most four-year business degree programs require Business Calculus or Calculus as the entry-level math course. Please discuss your course choices with your assigned advisor. Two math courses are required in order to complete this program.
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A variety of STSC -Student Success Seminar courses are available. Please speak to your academic advisor for assistance when selecting.
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BUSN 131 is a recommended elective.