Business (AA Degree)
The Associate Arts in Business degree is designed for transfer to the Business bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University (NAU). Students interested in these programs or who are planning to transfer to a university other than NAU should see an advisor.
Minimum Credits Required: 60
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What courses will I need to take?
AGEC-A Requirements: 35 credits | ||
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All General Education coursework must be selected from approved AZ General Education Curriculum. | ||
Course | Course Title | Hours |
Composition (6) |
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ENG 101 | College Composition I | 3 |
ENG 102 | Collge Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3) |
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MAT 151 | College Algebra (4) or higher (3) | 3 |
Arts and Humanities (6) |
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| Two courses from different disciplines. Recommended: PHI 105 | 6 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6) |
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| Two courses from different disciplines. | 6 |
Physical and Biological Sciences (8) |
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| Two courses. | 8 |
Options (3-6) |
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CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
Any AGEC coursework to complete 35 credits. | 0-6 | |
Special Requirements | ||
Must be met within the AGEC or degree requirements by a minimum of 2 courses. | ||
Intensive Writing/Critical Inquiry | "W" | |
Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness | "E" | |
Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness | "C" | |
Degree Core Requirements: 18 credits | ||
Course | Course Title | Hours |
ACC 255 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
ACC 256 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
BUS 214 | Legal, Ethical & Regulatory Issues in Business | 3 |
BUS 232 | Business Statistics & Analysis | 3 |
ECN 204 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
ECN 205 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
Electives: Select from the options below to complete 60 credit hours. | ||
Course | Course Title | Hours |
BUS 204 | Business Communications | 3 |
CIS 220 | Computer Programming I | 4 |
MAT 172 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
MAT 211 | Business Calculus | 4 |
Any combination of Accounting (ACC) or Business (BUS) courses that transfer according to the Course Equivalency Guide (CEG) to Northern Arizona University (NAU). | 3 | |
What will I learn?
Upon successful completion of this program, students will:
- use principles in business to guide critical thinking and problem-solving activities;
- identify and modify appropriate technological applications to evaluate, interpret, and summarize business problems;
- compose clear and effective communication in oral and written forms;
- and create solutions for business situations that require quantitative analytical skills.
How will my placement test scores affect my course sequence?
Depending on your English and/or Math placement scores, you may be required to take an additional course or courses that will increase the posted estimated timeline. Placement tests are given to students to determine their specific knowledge or proficiency in math and English, for the purpose of assigning them to the appropriate courses. Test scores are valid for two years. Students can also use their ACT or SAT scores to place them into math and English courses.
Tracks based on current degree minimum requirements for English and Math.
English/Reading
Track 1:
Track 2:
Math
Work with an advisor to ensure completion of your pathway in a timely manner.
*Core requirement