Business Administration Transfer (A.S.)

Official Title of Major: Business Administration Transfer, A.S.

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Purpose: Provides the first two years of coursework for students planning to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university majoring in business. Students with a bachelor’s degree who are preparing for the Maryland CPA exam should note requirements under the Financial Accounting (certificate) (CPA preparation) program.

Additional Program Requirements

A program consisting of a core of courses essential for all business transfer students. Students are expected to work with their advisors to tailor a suitable mix of electives in order to meet the requirements of their intended transfer college.

Approximate Cost

• Credit Costs (approximate, minimum cost of two-years $8,800 full time at AACC)
• How to Figure Your Cost Worksheet

Graduation Requirements

Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements for college-wide graduation requirements.

Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

Online Degrees and Credit Certificates

This program can be completed fully online. Some online courses may require proctored exams or on-campus assessments at a testing center.

Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses

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General Education Requirements: 34 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English Composition: 6 credits

• ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 13 credit hours
• ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 23 credit hours
• ENG 101A and ENG 101 are equivalent courses. Students may take ENG 101A -ENG 102 or ENG 101 -ENG 102 to meet their English Composition General Education requirement.

Arts and Humanities: 6 credits

• COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication3 credit hoursOR
• COM 116 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers3 credit hours
• Arts and humanities general education course (except COM)

Biological and Physical Sciences: 7 credits

At least one lab science required. See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Mathematics: 3 credits

• MAT 230 - Elementary Calculus (For Business and Social Sciences)3 credit hours
• Note: Students who do not test directly into MAT 230 may use the prerequisite math course to satisfy an elective.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits

• ECO 211 - Principles of Economics 13 credit hours
• Social and Behavioral Sciences general education course (except ECO)
  See General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Additional General Education requirements: 6 credits

CTA 100 is recommended. This requirement may also be satisfied by CLEP exam.

See for a list of approved courses.

Program Requirements: 26 credits

• BPA 111 - Introduction to Business3 credit hours
• BPA 201 - Financial Accounting3 credit hours
• BPA 202 - Managerial Accounting3 credit hours
• ECO 212 - Principles of Economics 23 credit hours
• ECO 232 - Business Statistics3 credit hours
• (formerly listed as BPA 232)
• LGS 253 - Business Law 13 credit hours
• (formerly listed as BPA 253)
• BPA, ECO or ESI Elective 8 credit hours

Note: Students who do not test directly into MAT 230 may use the prerequisite math course to satisfy an elective. Also, ECO 233 is a recommended elective.

Diversity Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Technology Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Wellness Requirement

Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Describe the components of a changing global business environment.
2. Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to develop quantitative and ethically-based accounting decisions.
3. Apply economic information to business decisions.
4. Demonstrate the use of analytical tools and technology that supports business practices.
5. Identify, evaluate, and analyze contractual disputes utilizing legal theories.

This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies.

Transferring Credits to a Maryland Public Four-Year School

Maryland public four-year colleges and universities accept a minimum of 60 and as many as 70 credits earned toward an associate degree from a Maryland public community college. Students planning to transfer should consult with an AACC academic and transfer advisor; and are advised to obtain permission from the four-year college or university when planning to transfer credits beyond the minimum degree requirements at AACC. More than 70 credits earned at AACC may be transferred if outlined within an established transfer agreement. Current transfer agreements can be found on the AACC Transfer Partners webpage.