Program Overview

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Business Administration

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

www.clcillinois.edu/programs/bus
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 Management, 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

CoURSE	Title	Hours
First Semester		15-17 Credits
course ^	*College Success Seminar*	*[2]*
BUS 121	Introduction To Business	3
course *	Introduction to Computers or
course	Introduction to Office Software	3
course	Fundamentals of Speech	3
course	English Composition I	3
course *	College Algebra** or
	MTH Elective (higher number than MTH 122)* or
course	Business Mathematics	3-5
Second Semester		15-16 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
	General Elective (ONLY if taking ACC 110)	1-3
Third Semester		15-16 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course *	Managerial Accounting or
course	Fundamentals of Finance	3-4
course	Principles of Management	3
	BUS, ACC or SCM Electives (select from any BUS, ACC or SCM course not already applied toward this degree - see recommendation below.)	9
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		60-64

GENERAL BUSINESS ELECTIVES (18 CREDITS REQUIRED): Any BUS, up to 2 SCM courses, up to 2 additional ACC courses

Recommended electives based on area of interest:

Management Track: BUS 113 / BUS 215 / BUS 233 / BUS 253
Marketing Track: BUS 213 / BUS 214 / BUS 234 / BUS 239
Entrepreneurship/Small Business Track: BUS 131 / BUS 219

^ The credit for CLC 120, College Success Seminar, is an institutional requirement for graduation. It is not part of the program requirements but must be completed with a D or better.

+ 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.

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.