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Business Administration


Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047

https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/bssdv/business-administration
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
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The Business Administration Associates in Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in various fields of business. Students have the option of taking specific courses (“tracks”) to concentrate in Marketing or Entrepreneurship/Small Business. Additionally, three certificates are offered in Marketing, Supervision and Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management. These certificates provide students with concentrated coursework to develop skills needed for career advancement.

To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements.


Recommended Plan of Study

First Semester

14-16 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course^

College Success Seminar

2

BUS 121

Introduction To Business

3

course *

Introduction to Computers or

course

Introduction to Office Software

3

course

English Composition I

3

course *

College Algebra** or

MTH Elective (higher number than MTH 122)

3-5

Second Semester

14-16 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course *

Financial Accounting or

course ***

Accounting in Business

2-4

course

Principles of Marketing (formerly BUS 122)

3

course +

Business Law I

3

course

Principles of Microeconomics

3

course

Critical Thinking or

course

Introduction to Ethics

3

Summer Semester

3 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course

Fundamentals of Speech

3

Third Semester

15-16 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course *

Managerial Accounting or

course

Fundamentals of Finance

3-4

course

Principles of Management

3

course

Project Management

3

BUS, ACC or SCM Electives (select from any BUS, ACC or SCM course not already applied toward this degree - see recommendation below.)

6

Fourth Semester

15 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course

Managerial Communication

3

course

Principles of Macroeconomics

3

BUS, ACC or SCM Electives (select from any BUS, ACC or SCM course not already applied toward this degree - see recommendation below.)

9

Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree

61-66

GENERAL BUSINESS ELECTIVES (15 CREDITS REQUIRED): Any BUS, up to 2 SCM courses, up to 2 additional ACC courses

Recommended electives based on area of interest:

  • Marketing Track: BUS 213 / BUS 214 / BUS 234 / BUS 239

  • Entrepreneurship/Small Business Track: BUS 131 / BUS 219

CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.

+ Cross listed with LGL 221

* Preferred courses for students planning to transfer to a 4 year institution.

** There are prerequisites for MTH 122. If you do not meet those prerequisites, begin taking those classes this semester – use summer for the additional math class if needed.

***ACC 110 only qualifies student to take BUS 111, not ACC 122 in semester 3

Certain courses are only offered certain semesters. Please check the class schedule.

For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising contact your Academic Success Advisor or the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.