2021 - 2022 Catalog
Program: Business Administration
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.BUSI.ADMIN
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Administration is designed for students seeking a broad program of study in all phases of business practices. This degree focuses not only on the core of management (principles of management, organizational behavior, and personnel administration) but also encompasses the critical areas of business operations (principles of marketing, accounting, and business law).
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMGT 1327 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| ++Elective | College-Level Course (three-credit hour course) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MRKG 1311 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition 2 | 3 |
| HRPO 2301 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| ++Elective | College-Level Course (three-credit hour course) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| HRPO 2307 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BMGT 2382 | Cooperative Education-Business Administration and Management, General | 3 |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | (3) |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUSI 2301 | Business Law | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| POFT 2312 | Business Correspondence and Communication | 3 |
| +++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Mathematics Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
++Elective - must take a three-credit hour college-level course in Business, Management, General Education, or Human Resources Management course.
+++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four year institution of their choice.
(Level 1 Certificate)
New September 1, 2021
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.BUSI.OPER.GEN
Students will develop general core foundation skills and abilities critical to working within business organizational environments. This certificate includes understanding and applying essential knowledge from areas including accounting, business, and technology crucial to business operations. Students will hone essential business skills and participate in a cooperative learning experience to broaden their understanding of the work environment.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POFT 1301 | Business English | 3 |
| POFT 1321 | Business Math | 3 |
| POFI 1301 | Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| ACNT 1303 | Introduction to Accounting 1 | 3 |
| BUSG 1380 | Cooperative Education-Business/Commerce, General | 3 |
| Semester Total | 18 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
(Level 1 Certificate)
New September 1, 2021
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.BUSI.OPER.SPEC
Students will develop specialized core foundation skills and abilities critical to working within business organizational environments. This certificate includes understanding and applying essential knowledge from areas including accounting, business, customer service, and technology crucial to business operations. Students will hone essential business skills and select electives enabling both a business focus and the ability to earn an industry-aligned certification. Participation in cooperative learning experiences will broaden understanding and provide essential experiences gained in the work environment.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POFT 1301 | Business English | 3 |
| POFT 1321 | Business Math | 3 |
| POFI 1301 | Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| ACNT 1303 | Introduction to Accounting 1 | 3 |
| BUSG 1380 | Cooperative Education-Business/Commerce, General | 3 |
| Semester Total | 18 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MRKG 1301 | Customer Relationship Management | 3 |
| Elective | Any ONE three-credit hour ACCT, ACNT, BUSI, BMGT, BUSG, IBUS, BNKG, ECON, POFI, POFT, RELE, HRPO, CMDR, or MRKG course. | 3 |
| +Elective | Any ONE three-credit or four-credit hour course. | 3-4 |
| BUSG 1381 | Cooperative Education-Business/Commerce, General | 3 |
| Semester Total | 12-13 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 30-31 | |
|---|---|---|
| ACNT 1311 | Introduction to Computerized Accounting | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| BMGT 1309 | Information and Project Management | 3 |
| ITSW 1407 | Introduction to Database | 4 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.BUSADM.HR.ASST.12
This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in human resources.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMGT 1327 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| +Elective | MATH Elective | 3 |
| HRPO 2307 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| HRPO 2301 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BMGT 2382 | Cooperative Education-Business Administration and Management, General | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
+MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.