Business Education

New enrollments into this program are restricted as of Fall 2025. Please contact an academic advisor about alternative options.

Associate in Science

Checklist

Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.

Degree Plan

General Education

Written Communications

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ENGL 110	College Composition I	3
Select one of the following:		3
ENGL 120	College Composition II
ENGL 125	Introduction to Professional Writing
Credits Subtotal		6

Oral Communications

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
COMM 110	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
Credits Subtotal		3

Arts & Humanities

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Select two of the following recommended courses:		6
ART 110	Introduction to the Visual Arts
HIST 103	United States to 1877
HIST 104	United States Since 1877
MUSC 100	Music Appreciation
PHIL 210	Ethics
Credits Subtotal		6

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
PSYC 111	Introduction to Psychology	3
Select one of the following recommended courses:		3
CJ 201	Introduction to Criminal Justice
ECON 201	Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 202	Principles of Macroeconomics
POLS 115	American Government
SOC 110	Introduction to Sociology
Credits Subtotal		6

Math, Science, & Technology

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
MATH 103	College Algebra	3-4
Select two of the following recommended Science with lab combinations:		8-9
BIOL 111 & 111L	Concepts of Biology and Concepts of Biology Lab
BIOL 150 & 150L	General Biology I and General Biology I Lab
BIOL 220 & 220L	Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
CHEM 115 & 115L	Introductory Chemistry and Introductory Chemistry Lab
PHYS 211 & 211L	College Physics I and College Physics I Lab
Select from the following recommended courses:		3-6
(Needed if 15 credits for Math, Science & Technology have not been met.)
CSCI 101	Introduction to Computers
CIS 147	Principles of Information Security
Credits Subtotal		16-17

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
General Education Total Credits		37-38

Enrichment

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
Enrichment Course Matrix		2

Diversity

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
General Education & Diversity Matrix		3

Digital Literacy

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Select one of the following:
ENGL 110	College Composition I
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course

Electives

Transfer Electives

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed.
ACCT 200	Elements of Accounting I	3
ACCT 201	Elements of Accounting II	3
BADM 201	Principles of Marketing	3
BADM 202	Principles of Management	3
BUSN 170	Entrepreneurship	3
CIS 105	Microcomputer Spreadsheets ¹	3
COMM 212	Interpersonal Communication	3
EDUC 250	Introduction to Education	3
EDUC 298	Pre-Professional Experience	1

Footnotes

¹: Students may challenge.