Business Administration (AS)
Award: Associate of Science Degree
No. of credits required: 60
For more information: Contact Business & Applied Technology at bat@harford.edu; or Admissions, 443-412-2109.
Program Description
This program is designed for students who wish to transfer to earn a baccalaureate degree in some area of business. Students who plan to transfer should consult an advisor for assistance in selecting courses appropriate for the transfer institution and program. The courses in this curriculum prepare students for later specialization in finance, human resource management, management, private and public accounting, marketing, merchandising and advertising. Cooperative Education is available to students in this program as an additional means of receiving extended learning experiences related to Business Administration.
Program Goals
Upon successful completion of this program of study students will be able to:
- Use the language of business and demonstrate effective and professional communication skills.
- Analyze ethical and social responsibilities in business decision making.
- Examine different types of business systems, organizations, management practices and theories related to the global economy.
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills in business decision making.
- Use information technology applications to develop business solutions.
- Transfer successfully to a four-year institution.
Transfer Information
Transfer students should note that many business schools have selective admissions requirements. Cumulative grade point average and completion of specific course requirements are used as criteria for acceptance. Students should contact academic advising or business administration faculty for further information.
Degree Requirements
Recommended Course Sequence
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business (GI) | 3 |
| BA 210 or CIS 102 | Business Computer Applications or Introduction to Information Sciences (GI) | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| College Algebra (GM) | ||
| Introduction to Finite Mathematics (GM) | ||
| Calculus with Applications (GM) | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ACCT 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Macroeconomics (GB) | 3 |
| BA 246 or BA 205 | Legal Environment of Business or Business Law | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| English Composition: Research Writing | ||
| Business Communications | ||
| MATH 216 | Introduction to Statistics (GM) | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Speech Fundamentals (GI) | ||
| Business & Professional Speech | ||
| ECON 102 | Microeconomics (GB) | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH) 1 | 3 | |
| Biological/Physical Lab Science Elective (GL) | 4 | |
| BA, SCM, FIN or ACCT Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH) 1 | 3 | |
| Biological/Physical Science Elective (GS) | 3 | |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| General Elective 1 | 3 | |
| General Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Courses/electives should be chosen according to the institution to which transfer is planned.
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)
Part-Time Progression Plan
The part-time progression plan for programs of study has been developed as a helpful example for students to guide their academic journey. This plan outlines a likely sequence of courses and milestones over three years to help students visualize their academic path. It is important to note that this progression plan is based solely on the core requirements outlined in the approved program of study and does not include any additional requirements. Each student’s experience may vary based on their specific interests, course availability, and academic history. Therefore, students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor.
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)
Part-Time General Education Electives
To earn an Associate degree, students must complete at least 60 college-level credits, including a required number of General Education (Gen Ed) credits:
- AA, AS, and AAT degrees require 28–36 General Education credits as part of the 60 total. This includes a minimum of:
- 6 credits of Arts/Humanities (GAH)
- 6 credits of Behavioral/Social Sciences (GB)
- 3 credits of English Composition (GE) - satisfied by ENG 101 English Composition (GE)
- 4 credits of Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
- 3 credits of Mathematics (GM)
- 3 credits of Biological/Physical Science (GS)
- AAS degrees require at least 18 General Education credits, including one course from each of the following categories: GAH, GB, GE, GL, and GM.
General Education courses must be selected from the college’s approved list and may be further specified by individual degree programs. Unless a General Education course is specifically required by a program, the elective General Education courses listed in the recommended sequence are intended as suggestions, not mandatory selections.
Recommended Part-Time Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business (GI) | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Select a Biological/Physical Lab Science Elective (GL): 1 | 4 | |
| Introduction to Astronomy (GS) and Sky and Telescope Laboratory (GL) |
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| Human Body in Health and Disease (GS) and Human Body in Health and Disease Laboratory (GL) |
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| Introduction to Environmental Science (GS) and Environmental Science Laboratory (GL) |
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| Credits | 10 | |
| Winter | ||
| ACCT 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACCT 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Macroeconomics (GB) | 3 |
| Select a Mathematics Elective (GM): | 3-4 | |
| College Algebra (GM) | ||
| Contemporary Mathematics (GM) | ||
| Introduction to Finite Mathematics (GM) | ||
| Calculus with Applications (GM) | ||
| Credits | 9-10 | |
| Summer | ||
| BA 246 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENG 216 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MATH 216 | Introduction to Statistics (GM) | 4 |
| CMST 101 | Speech Fundamentals (GI) | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Winter | ||
| BA 210 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACCT, BA, or SCM Elective | 3 | |
| ACCT, BA, or SCM Elective | 3 | |
| ECON 102 | Microeconomics (GB) | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| ISS 105 | Intro to Cybersecurity (GI) | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select an Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH): | 3 | |
| Business Ethics (GAH) | ||
Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH) |
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| Select an Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH): | 3 | |
| Group Communication and Leadership (GAH) | ||
| History of the United States I (GB) (GAH) | ||
| History of the United States II (GB) (GAH) | ||
Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH) |
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| Select a Biological/Physical Science Elective (GL): 2 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Astronomy (GS) | ||
| Human Body in Health and Disease (GS) | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Science (GS) | ||
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
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Students must take both the lecture and laboratory together to satisfy the four-credit Biological/Physical Laboratory Science Elective (GL).
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Students must choose a Biological/Physical Science (GS) course different from that taken to satisfy the Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL).