Business leaders have to start somewhere, and NOVA is the perfect springboard for aspiring C-level executives. Our program prepares business-savvy students to make the move from the classroom to the boardroom.
NOVA’s AS in Business Administration is the first step for students looking to earn a B.S., M.B.A., or a PhD. Graduates are prepared for further study, or careers, in Accounting, Management, Information Systems, Finance, Marketing, etc.
The AS in Business Administration transfers easily to four-year schools with a Business Administration program.
Once you have a transfer school in mind, consult an advisor regarding requirements and courses.
I am a dual major student in Information Technology and Business Administration. I have always had interest in Information Technology but with the help of my advisor Ms. Andria M Shoates I was able to be a part of Business Administration program without even costing me a lot. NOVA has been helping me in so many different ways to graduate with the best outcomes, also with as many transferable credits as possible.
Gaffar Shareef
Since four-year colleges can vary in their course and GPA requirements for the business major, please consult a counselor or an academic advisor regarding specific requirements and course selection.
| Two Years | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |||
| 1CST | Elective | 3 | |
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| 2HIS | Elective | 3 | |
| Choose One | |||
| 3ITE | 115 | Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| ITE | 119 | Information Literacy | |
| MTH | 161 | PreCalculus I OR higher | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| SDV | 101 | Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) | |
| Total | 16 | ||
| 2nd Semester | |||
| BUS | 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ENG | 112 | College Composition II | 3 |
| MTH | 261 | Applied Calculus I OR higher | 3 |
| 4 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| 5 | Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab | 4 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
| 3rd Semester | |||
| ACC | 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| BUS | 280 | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| 6 | Approved Elective | ||
| ECO | 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| 4 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| 5 | Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab | 4 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
| 4th Semester | |||
| ACC | 212 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ECO | 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| 7 BUS | 224 | Statistical Analysis for Business | 4 |
| BUS | 221 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| BUS | 270 | Interpersonal Dynamics in the Business Organization | 3 |
| 6 | Approved Elective | ||
| Total | 12-13 | ||
| Total credits for the Associate of Science = 60-61 | |||
| Two Years | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |
|
Elective
1CST
|
3 |
|
ENG
111
|
3 |
|
Elective
2HIS
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
3ITE
115
|
3 |
|
Information Literacy
ITE
119
|
|
|
PreCalculus I OR higher
MTH
161
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
SDV
100
|
1 |
|
Orientation to (a Specific Discipline)
SDV
101
|
|
| Total | 16 |
| 2nd Semester | |
|
BUS
100
|
3 |
|
ENG
112
|
3 |
|
Applied Calculus I OR higher
MTH
261
|
3 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
4
|
3 |
|
Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab
5
|
4 |
| Total | 16 |
| 3rd Semester | |
|
ACC
211
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
BUS
280
|
3 |
|
Approved Elective
6
|
|
|
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO
201
|
3 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
4
|
3 |
|
Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab
5
|
4 |
| Total | 16 |
| 4th Semester | |
|
ACC
212
|
3 |
|
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO
202
|
3 |
|
7 BUS
224
|
4 |
|
BUS
221
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
BUS
270
|
3 |
|
Approved Elective
6
|
|
| Total | 12-13 |
| Total credits for the Associate of Science = 60-61 | |
1 May be selected from the following: CST 100, CST 110, CST 126, or CST 229.
2 See HIS courses listed under the social/behavioral science courses under General Education Electives. HIS 101, HIS 102, or HIS 112 is a preferred course if transferring to Mason.
3 For students pursuing BBA at JMU, ITE 100 may be used to meet this requirement.
4 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of the transfer institution. Students with an interest in International Business should consider at least 3 credits of a 200 level language course.
6 Select from the following: BUS 241, BUS 265, GEO 220, ITE 140, PHI 220, PLS 140, PLS 255, PSY 200, or SOC 200.
Accounting A.A.S.
Accounting Career Studies Certificate
Bookkeeping Certificate
Business Information Technology Career Studies Certificate
Business Management A.A.S.
Contract Management A.A.S.
Contract Management Certificate
Culinary Arts Certificate
Entrepreneurship Career Studies Certificate
Food Service Management Specialization
Hospitality Management A.A.S.
Leadership Development Career Studies Certificate
Marketing A.A.S.
Marketing Career Studies Certificate
Massage Therapy Career Studies Certificate
Meeting, Event and Exhibition Management Certificate
Promotion & Public Relations Career Studies Certificate
Social Media Career Studies Certificate
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