This curriculum is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in business administration with a major in accounting, business management, decision science and management, information systems, finance, marketing, etc.
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.
Satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent: 4 units of English; 2 units of mathematics (algebra and geometry); 1 unit of laboratory science; and 1 unit of social studies.
Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.
| Two Years | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |||
| 1CST | Elective | 3 | |
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| 2HIS | Elective | 3 | |
| 3ITE | 152 | Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications | 3 |
| MTH | 161 | PreCalculus I OR higher | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| SDV | 101 | Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) | 1 |
| 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 | 3 | |
| 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 |
| Choose One | |||
| 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 | 3 | |
| 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 |
|
3ITE
152
|
3 |
|
PreCalculus I OR higher
MTH
161
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
SDV
100
|
1 |
|
SDV
101
|
1 |
| 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
|
3 |
|
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 |
|
ECO
202
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
7 BUS
224
|
4 |
|
BUS
221
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
BUS
270
|
3 |
|
Approved Elective
6
|
3 |
| 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 Select any HIS course listed under the social/behavioral science courses in General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
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. Students must choose courses from two of the three areas listed. Credit will not be applied if student takes two courses from the same area. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of the transfer institution.
6 Select from the following: BUS 241, BUS 265, ITE 140, MTH 262, PHI 220, PLS 135, PSY 200, or SOC 200.