Program Overview

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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 or Human Resources Management.

Additionally, four certificates are offered in Marketing, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management, Supervision and Human Resources 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

CoURSE	Title	Hours
First Semester		14-16 Credits
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	Contemporary Mathematics or
	Higher Level MTH course	3-5
Second Semester		14-16 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course *	Financial Accounting or
course ***	Accounting in Business	2-4
course	Principles of Marketing	3
course/course+	Business Law I	3
course	Principles of Microeconomics	3
course	Critical Thinking or other Humanities and Fine elective	3
Summer Semester		3 Credits
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		61-63

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
Human Resources Management Track: BUS 210 / BUS220

+ Cross listed with LGL 221

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

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

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.