Business Administration
Credits: 93 | Length of Program: 6 quarters
Subject: Business Administration
Business Administration - Associate in Applied Science
The Business Administration degree is designed for persons interested in entry-level administrative positions in many kinds of businesses. Graduates may also start their own business. Completion of a specialized Certificate can lead to increased employment opportunities as a Business Operations Coordinator.
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Opportunities and potential earnings vary with the geographic area and size of firm as well as past experience of the individual. The opportunities available in establishing one’s own business are limited only by abilities and desires. Jobs in management include planning and organizing operations, directing personnel and implementing control mechanisms to assure the smooth operation of the organization. Marketing jobs might include retail buying, selling and promotion. The skills learned can lead to career opportunities in employment as a Business Operations Coordinator and variety of government, private business, or not-for-profit settings. See Business, Finance & Office Administration » Business Administration for more career and employment information.
Full-time students typically complete this program in six quarters, if basic skills and/or pre-college are complete.
Students may begin the Business Administration Program every quarter.
Students entering the Business AAS program should take the Placement test prior to enrolling in the program. This test will determine whether students need to take basic skills courses. Please call (360) 754-7711, ext. 4625 for additional information.
At the completion of the Business Administration Program, the successful student will be able to:
- Analyze and evaluate alternatives that lead to successful accomplishment of organizational objectives
- Create and deliver information in written, oral and symbolic forms to convey information
- Formulate strategies to collect and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data to support organizational objectives
- Recognize and assess ethical dilemmas in the workplace
- Recognize and adapt interpersonal behaviors and communication styles to effectively collaborate in a multicultural world
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, SOCIAL SCIENCE, NURSING SOCIAL SCIENCE, AA-AAS-T-SOCIAL SCIENCE
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, DIVERSITY, AAS-HUMAN RELATIONS
and choose one of the following:
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, COMMUNICATION, AA-AAS-T-COMMUNICATION
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, AAS-SPEAKING-LISTENING, GER-CIS, AA-AAS-T-COMMUNICATION, AAS-ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION
Distribution: AAS-ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION, AAS-SPEAKING-LISTENING
Select a minimum of 19 credits from the following list with the assistance of an advisor
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA
Distribution: AA, DTA, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, SOCIAL SCIENCE, NURSING SOCIAL SCIENCE, AA-AAS-T-SOCIAL SCIENCE
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, SOCIAL SCIENCE, NURSING SOCIAL SCIENCE, AA-AAS-T-SOCIAL SCIENCE
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, DIVERSITY, SOCIAL SCIENCE, NURSING SOCIAL SCIENCE, AAS-HUMAN RELATIONS, AA-AAS-T-SOCIAL SCIENCE
8 unrestricted elective credits
Communication:
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, COMMUNICATION, GER-CIS, AA-AAS-T-COMMUNICATION, AAS-COMMUNICATION: Reading/Writing, AAS-READING-WRITING
Additional Communication:
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, AAS-SPEAKING-LISTENING, AA-AAS-T-COMMUNICATION, AAS-ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, DIVERSITY, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, AAS-SPEAKING-LISTENING, AAS-HUMAN RELATIONS, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES, AAS-ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION
Computation
Distribution: AAS, AAS-COMPUTATION
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE
Diversity Requirement
Diversity-designated courses at South Puget Sound Community College provide opportunities for students to develop awareness of their own social and cultural identities, seek understanding of others, and cultivate skills to communicate across cultures and differences. All programs require the completion of a diversity course.
Effective Catalog Year 2020 – 2021
An Associate in Applied Science will be awarded upon successful completion of a minimum of 90 credits. All core and general education requirements must be met.
The Accounting Clerk Certificate or a Business Operations Coordinator Certificate can be earned concurrently with the Business AAS degree by choosing specific courses from the Business AAS Choice List and Electives. Please see the appropriate Program Planning Guides for details.