Business Administration A.A.S.

Career Degree
Cost
$11,200* (estimated)

Let’s get down to business

Apply complex business concepts to real-life situations

Understand how businesses organize themselves and make decisions to function more efficiently. Learn about both business and personal financial management.

Gain a working knowledge of core business skills:

  • accounting
  • marketing
  • management
  • project management

What can you do with an A.A.S. in Business Administration?

The A.A.S. degree in Business Administration prepares you for entry-level jobs in multiple areas within business including sales, operations and finance.

Highlights

*Estimated cost is based on recommended pathway credit hours for full-time students for academic year 2025-2026. This includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees, before financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials, and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more comprehensive list of course options and degree requirements, see the CLC college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CLC 120

    CLC 120 College Success Seminar

    Class Description

    This course is designed to teach students attitudes and skills valuable for college success. Topics may include: growth mindset, self-advocacy skills, college resources, college culture, financial literacy, and academic success strategies, such as study skills, time management, and goal setting. Throughout this course, students will develop skills necessary for promoting positive human relations in a diverse society.
         		2
    • Dual credit options available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    BUS 121

    BUS 121 Introduction to Business

    Class Description

    This course provides a broad overview of the principles, functions and careers in business. Topics included are: economics, global business, ethics, business structures, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, accounting, finance and operations management.
         		3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    • Dual credit options available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    CIT 119

    CIT 119 Introduction to Office Software

    Class Description

    This course is a hands-on course for students wanting to learn the basics of productivity software including: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Basic operating system tasks will also be presented. Software used for this class includes a current version of Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. NOTE: This course is not intended for CIT majors and does not apply towards any CIT degree or certificate.
         		3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    ENG 121

    ENG 121 English Composition I

    Class Description

    This course is designed to help students develop their competence in college-level writing and in the analysis of texts so they can enter the dialogue of the academic community. This course includes the analysis and practice of argument and the use of critical thinking to read, analyze, and produce college-level texts.
         		3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    • Dual credit options available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    MTH 140

    MTH 140 Contemporary Mathematics

    Class Description

    This course is to develop competency in analytical reasoning, problem solving, and multi-step decision making as well as exposing students to some current trends in mathematical thought. The emphasis is on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems involving mathematics. The course covers three or four of the following topics in depth: graph theory, counting techniques and probability, topics in geometry, logic/set theory, linear programming, and game theory. NOTE: A specific graphing calculator is required for this course. Contact EMPS division office for details. This course does not meet the math requirement in the Associate of Science and Associate of Engineering Science, but may be used as elective credits.
         		3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code CLC 120
      Course Title

      CLC 120 College Success Seminar

      Class Description

      This course is designed to teach students attitudes and skills valuable for college success. Topics may include: growth mindset, self-advocacy skills, college resources, college culture, financial literacy, and academic success strategies, such as study skills, time management, and goal setting. Throughout this course, students will develop skills necessary for promoting positive human relations in a diverse society.
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
      Dual credit options available
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code BUS 121
      Course Title

      BUS 121 Introduction to Business

      Class Description

      This course provides a broad overview of the principles, functions and careers in business. Topics included are: economics, global business, ethics, business structures, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, accounting, finance and operations management.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
      Dual credit options available
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code CIT 119
      Course Title

      CIT 119 Introduction to Office Software

      Class Description

      This course is a hands-on course for students wanting to learn the basics of productivity software including: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Basic operating system tasks will also be presented. Software used for this class includes a current version of Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. NOTE: This course is not intended for CIT majors and does not apply towards any CIT degree or certificate.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code ENG 121
      Course Title

      ENG 121 English Composition I

      Class Description

      This course is designed to help students develop their competence in college-level writing and in the analysis of texts so they can enter the dialogue of the academic community. This course includes the analysis and practice of argument and the use of critical thinking to read, analyze, and produce college-level texts.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
      Dual credit options available
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code MTH 140
      Course Title

      MTH 140 Contemporary Mathematics

      Class Description

      This course is to develop competency in analytical reasoning, problem solving, and multi-step decision making as well as exposing students to some current trends in mathematical thought. The emphasis is on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems involving mathematics. The course covers three or four of the following topics in depth: graph theory, counting techniques and probability, topics in geometry, logic/set theory, linear programming, and game theory. NOTE: A specific graphing calculator is required for this course. Contact EMPS division office for details. This course does not meet the math requirement in the Associate of Science and Associate of Engineering Science, but may be used as elective credits.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
      Online/Virtual options available

    Course options: Students can choose CIT 120 instead of CIT 119. Students also can choose a math elective higher than MTH 140.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    ACC 121

    ACC 121 Financial Accounting

    Class Description

    This is an introductory course focusing on financial reporting for external users. Course coverage includes basic accounting principles, the accounting cycle with an emphasis on transaction analysis, and financial statements. Specific course topics include the valuation and reporting of cash, receivables, inventory, long-term assets, current and long-term liabilities and stockholders' equity.
         		4
    • Credit for prior learning available
    • Dual credit options available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    BUS 227

    BUS 227 Principles of Marketing

    Class Description

    (Formerly BUS 122) This course provides students with the elements and best practices of the marketing world and the application of those practices. Students will explore the basic fundamentals of market research through situation analysis of an industry’s environment, examination of a business’s strengths and weaknesses and insights into target marketing. Students will then analyze the situation and learn to develop product, price, distribution and promotion strategies accordingly. Emphasis is on basic marketing principles and solving business problems through a formal written marketing plan.
         		3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    BUS 221

    BUS 221 Business Law I

    Class Description

    This course introduces principles of American law governing business and personal transactions. Areas covered include contracts, torts, agency, employment, and business structures. The course also introduces the American legal environment: the court system, the lawmaking process, and government regulation. Note: BUS 221 and LGL 221 are cross-listed
         		3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    ECO 222

    ECO 222 Principles of Microeconomics

    Class Description

    This course analyzes the economic decision-making of households and firms under the limitations of scarce resources. Fundamental concepts of economics including demand, supply, market equilibrium, elasticity, consumer utility, and the behavior of firms will be discussed and analyzed. The production decisions of firms will be evaluated under different market structures including perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly.
         		3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    HUM 127

    HUM 127 Critical Thinking

    Class Description

    Students will learn sound reasoning skills (i.e. informal logic) to improve the quality of their education, work, and life. These skills include recognizing, evaluating, and analyzing arguments; obtaining and interpreting data; arguing one’s positions with clarity and precision; problem-solving; and decision-making. Students will learn these skills through examples taken from different academic and professional areas, including the arts, politics, religion, science, business, and law.
         		3
    • Dual credit options available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code ACC 121
      Course Title

      ACC 121 Financial Accounting

      Class Description

      This is an introductory course focusing on financial reporting for external users. Course coverage includes basic accounting principles, the accounting cycle with an emphasis on transaction analysis, and financial statements. Specific course topics include the valuation and reporting of cash, receivables, inventory, long-term assets, current and long-term liabilities and stockholders' equity.
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
      Dual credit options available
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code BUS 227
      Course Title

      BUS 227 Principles of Marketing

      Class Description

      (Formerly BUS 122) This course provides students with the elements and best practices of the marketing world and the application of those practices. Students will explore the basic fundamentals of market research through situation analysis of an industry’s environment, examination of a business’s strengths and weaknesses and insights into target marketing. Students will then analyze the situation and learn to develop product, price, distribution and promotion strategies accordingly. Emphasis is on basic marketing principles and solving business problems through a formal written marketing plan.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code BUS 221
      Course Title

      BUS 221 Business Law I

      Class Description

      This course introduces principles of American law governing business and personal transactions. Areas covered include contracts, torts, agency, employment, and business structures. The course also introduces the American legal environment: the court system, the lawmaking process, and government regulation. Note: BUS 221 and LGL 221 are cross-listed
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
    • Course Code ECO 222
      Course Title

      ECO 222 Principles of Microeconomics

      Class Description

      This course analyzes the economic decision-making of households and firms under the limitations of scarce resources. Fundamental concepts of economics including demand, supply, market equilibrium, elasticity, consumer utility, and the behavior of firms will be discussed and analyzed. The production decisions of firms will be evaluated under different market structures including perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code HUM 127
      Course Title

      HUM 127 Critical Thinking

      Class Description

      Students will learn sound reasoning skills (i.e. informal logic) to improve the quality of their education, work, and life. These skills include recognizing, evaluating, and analyzing arguments; obtaining and interpreting data; arguing one’s positions with clarity and precision; problem-solving; and decision-making. Students will learn these skills through examples taken from different academic and professional areas, including the arts, politics, religion, science, business, and law.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Dual credit options available
      Online/Virtual options available

    Course options: Students can choose ACC 110 instead of ACC 121. Students also can choose other courses instead of HUM 127.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CMM 121

    CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech

    Class Description

    For students interested in improving their oral communication competency. This course combines a theoretical basis with practical verbal and nonverbal skills to enhance public speaking effectiveness. Students learn how to develop, research, organize, adapt, deliver and critique messages.
         		3
    • Dual credit options available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code CMM 121
      Course Title

      CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech

      Class Description

      For students interested in improving their oral communication competency. This course combines a theoretical basis with practical verbal and nonverbal skills to enhance public speaking effectiveness. Students learn how to develop, research, organize, adapt, deliver and critique messages.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Dual credit options available
      Online/Virtual options available

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    ACC 122

    ACC 122 Managerial Accounting

    Class Description

    This introductory course in managerial accounting focuses on internal planning and control. Emphasis is on identifying and applying relevant accounting and financial information for management decisions. Topical areas include product costing, operational control, cost allocation, capital budgeting, profit planning, performance reporting, and variance analysis.
         		4
    • Dual credit options available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    BUS 223

    BUS 223 Principles of Management

    Class Description

    This course is a study of management theories and practices, emphasizing key concepts and skills needed to execute the classic management functions of planning, leading, organizing, and controlling. Emphasis is on theories, concepts, and models related to these key management functions with the intent to better understand the manager's role and responsibilities in contributing to an organization's desired objectives.
         		3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    • Dual credit options available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    BUS 238

    BUS 238 Project Management

    Class Description

    This course will focus on the concepts and tools related to the management of projects within organizations. Students will examine all phases of project management including planning, scheduling, control, and termination. Topics include writing project plans, developing work breakdown structures, project scheduling, resource management, earned value analysis, and project risk management.
         		3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    BUS 210

    BUS 210 Human Resource Management

    Class Description

    This course provides a broad overview of relevant human resource management concepts, incorporating legal and ethical issues. Topics include staffing, hiring, training and development, performance evaluation, employee terminations, compensation and benefits, union versus non-union workforces, and workforce diversity issues.
         		3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    BUS 213

    BUS 213 Principles of Professional Selling

    Class Description

    An efficient, skilled sales force can positively impact every organization. Principles of Professional Selling provides students with the skills to efficiently and effectively communicate value and develop long-term relationships with customers and prospects. Students will see how a win-win customer relationship develops. They will learn to recognize a problem, develop solutions, and provide the important post-sale service and support.
         		3
    • Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code ACC 122
      Course Title

      ACC 122 Managerial Accounting

      Class Description

      This introductory course in managerial accounting focuses on internal planning and control. Emphasis is on identifying and applying relevant accounting and financial information for management decisions. Topical areas include product costing, operational control, cost allocation, capital budgeting, profit planning, performance reporting, and variance analysis.
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
      Dual credit options available
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code BUS 223
      Course Title

      BUS 223 Principles of Management

      Class Description

      This course is a study of management theories and practices, emphasizing key concepts and skills needed to execute the classic management functions of planning, leading, organizing, and controlling. Emphasis is on theories, concepts, and models related to these key management functions with the intent to better understand the manager's role and responsibilities in contributing to an organization's desired objectives.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
      Dual credit options available
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code BUS 238
      Course Title

      BUS 238 Project Management

      Class Description

      This course will focus on the concepts and tools related to the management of projects within organizations. Students will examine all phases of project management including planning, scheduling, control, and termination. Topics include writing project plans, developing work breakdown structures, project scheduling, resource management, earned value analysis, and project risk management.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
    • Course Code BUS 210
      Course Title

      BUS 210 Human Resource Management

      Class Description

      This course provides a broad overview of relevant human resource management concepts, incorporating legal and ethical issues. Topics include staffing, hiring, training and development, performance evaluation, employee terminations, compensation and benefits, union versus non-union workforces, and workforce diversity issues.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
    • Course Code BUS 213
      Course Title

      BUS 213 Principles of Professional Selling

      Class Description

      An efficient, skilled sales force can positively impact every organization. Principles of Professional Selling provides students with the skills to efficiently and effectively communicate value and develop long-term relationships with customers and prospects. Students will see how a win-win customer relationship develops. They will learn to recognize a problem, develop solutions, and provide the important post-sale service and support.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available

    Course options: Students can choose BUS 111 instead of ACC 122. Students also can choose other elective courses totaling 6 credit hours instead of BUS 210 and BUS 213.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    BUS 237

    BUS 237 Managerial Communication

    Class Description

    This course will guide students in developing the communication skills needed to be successful as a manager. The course is organized in a workshop format, in which students develop, refine and practice communication skills used by successful managers. The course includes a focus on both oral and written skills used in business at a management level. The content of the course will also include a focus on organization, non-verbal (both delivery and listening) and presentation skills. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to prepare written business documents such as proposals, memos, and emails; organize and conduct meetings and write meeting minutes; and make formal and informal business presentations. Students will have developed communication skills that effectively inform and persuade their audience in addition to enhancing their credibility as managers. AMT 237 and BUS 237 are cross-listed.
         		3
    • Online/Virtual options available
    ECO 221

    ECO 221 Principles of Macroeconomics

    Class Description

    This course analyzes the national economy by measuring and tracking the changes in key economic variables such as GDP and the economic growth rate, the unemployment rate, and the inflation rate. Principal macroeconomic issues will be explored and discussed from diverse economic models and will include a discussion on the use and effectiveness of fiscal and monetary policies as well as the causes and consequences of recessions and expansions on the national economy.
         		3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    BUS 131

    BUS 131 Entrepreneurship

    Class Description

    This course focuses on the entrepreneurial process and prepares students for developing a mindset for thinking creatively. The course examines the concepts and tools related to the development of new entrepreneurial ventures, including developing an idea, starting a new venture, growing the venture, successfully harvesting (selling) it and starting again. In a pragmatic way, students are engaged to discover critical aspects of entrepreneurship and what level of competencies, experience, attitudes, resources, and networks are required to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.
         		3
    • Online/Virtual options available
    BUS 219

    BUS 219 Small Business Management

    Class Description

    This course is focused on the role of small business in our society, the problems and opportunities connected with starting a new venture, and the management skills required to successfully operate the on-going business. Students will explore the strategic and organizational factors that lead to profitability and growth. The course is intended to meet the needs of those now managing a small business, those considering the possibilities of entrepreneurship and those who wish to learn more about how small businesses operate.
         		3
    • Online/Virtual options available
    BUS 239

    BUS 239 Social Media Marketing

    Class Description

    This course provides an introduction to the use of social media marketing within a business context. The course provides an overview of the role of social media in building and managing customer relationships as a component of the larger marketing program. Students will develop the tools to communicate with customers using the major social network platforms and analyze platform specific metrics to measure media effectiveness. AMT 239 and BUS 239 are cross-listed.
         		3
    • Course Code BUS 237
      Course Title

      BUS 237 Managerial Communication

      Class Description

      This course will guide students in developing the communication skills needed to be successful as a manager. The course is organized in a workshop format, in which students develop, refine and practice communication skills used by successful managers. The course includes a focus on both oral and written skills used in business at a management level. The content of the course will also include a focus on organization, non-verbal (both delivery and listening) and presentation skills. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to prepare written business documents such as proposals, memos, and emails; organize and conduct meetings and write meeting minutes; and make formal and informal business presentations. Students will have developed communication skills that effectively inform and persuade their audience in addition to enhancing their credibility as managers. AMT 237 and BUS 237 are cross-listed.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code ECO 221
      Course Title

      ECO 221 Principles of Macroeconomics

      Class Description

      This course analyzes the national economy by measuring and tracking the changes in key economic variables such as GDP and the economic growth rate, the unemployment rate, and the inflation rate. Principal macroeconomic issues will be explored and discussed from diverse economic models and will include a discussion on the use and effectiveness of fiscal and monetary policies as well as the causes and consequences of recessions and expansions on the national economy.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code BUS 131
      Course Title

      BUS 131 Entrepreneurship

      Class Description

      This course focuses on the entrepreneurial process and prepares students for developing a mindset for thinking creatively. The course examines the concepts and tools related to the development of new entrepreneurial ventures, including developing an idea, starting a new venture, growing the venture, successfully harvesting (selling) it and starting again. In a pragmatic way, students are engaged to discover critical aspects of entrepreneurship and what level of competencies, experience, attitudes, resources, and networks are required to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code BUS 219
      Course Title

      BUS 219 Small Business Management

      Class Description

      This course is focused on the role of small business in our society, the problems and opportunities connected with starting a new venture, and the management skills required to successfully operate the on-going business. Students will explore the strategic and organizational factors that lead to profitability and growth. The course is intended to meet the needs of those now managing a small business, those considering the possibilities of entrepreneurship and those who wish to learn more about how small businesses operate.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code BUS 239
      Course Title

      BUS 239 Social Media Marketing

      Class Description

      This course provides an introduction to the use of social media marketing within a business context. The course provides an overview of the role of social media in building and managing customer relationships as a component of the larger marketing program. Students will develop the tools to communicate with customers using the major social network platforms and analyze platform specific metrics to measure media effectiveness. AMT 239 and BUS 239 are cross-listed.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose other elective courses totaling 9 credit hours instead of BUS 219, BUS 239 and BUS 131.

Total Credit Hours

64


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