Business Administration
Associate in Applied Science
This program is designed for students who want to develop administrative management skills for a career in business. In addition to building general business proficiency, students are prepared for occupations in management, supervision, or marketing. Satisfactory completion of this program will provide an adequate level of competency for entry-level positions in various organizational structures, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
Admission to the Program: Open
First-Time Enrollees
- Complete an application for admission and, if desired, apply for financial aid.
- Send an official high school transcript or GED score report to the Admissions and Records Office.
- Complete the placement exam.
- Meet with an advisor/counselor to select classes and complete the registration process.
Department of Social & Business Sciences
2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd.
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309.341.5427
For Additional Information Contact:
The Welcome Center
Phone: 309.345.3500
welcomecenter@sandburg.edu
For Graduation Requirements:
See the graduation policies and procedures page for details.
Associate in Applied Science
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Semester Hours | |
| ACC.101 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS.100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BOC.107 or ICT.110 |
Tech Skills for Business Environment or Computer Software Applications |
3 |
| ENG.101 | Freshman Composition 1 | 3 |
| MAT.099 |
Intermediate Algebra or College Algebra or Finite Mathematics |
4 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ACC.102 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS.201 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| ENG.102 | Freshman Composition 2 | 3 |
| BUS.101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 |
| BOC.120 | Customer Service | 2 |
| BUS.114 | Skills for Business Careers | 1 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| BOC.102 | Business Communications | 3 |
| ECO.201 or ECO.101 |
Principles of Macro Economics or Introduction to Economics |
3 |
| PSY.204 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SPE.110 or SPE.120 |
Interpersonal Communication or Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
| BUS.212 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BLA.202 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUS.206 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| BUS.112 | Supervision Fundamentals | 3 |
| BUS.208 | Marketing Promotion | 3 |
| ECO.202 |
Principles of Micro Economics or Professional Internship 1 or Professional Internship 2 |
3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 61 | |
Other courses could be used upon the approval of the program coordinator or the supervising Dean/Associate Dean.