Business Administration, A.A.S.
Major Code: 0632Graduates earning the Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration are equally divided into two groups. The degree may either transition into the workforce, or into a bachelor’s program at Morrisville or another SUNY college. Those going into the work force find jobs in accounting, finance, human resource management, management training or marketing. Graduates work with retailers, banks, food processors, publishers and other business or government organizations.
This program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
The program is designed to develop the broad understanding and attitudes needed by students to qualify for a wide range of entry-level positions. Building upon management skills acquired from the program, students should be capable of taking on the additional responsibilities of middle management as they acquire experience.
The course work consists of one-third liberal arts, sciences, and two-thirds business courses. The specific courses offered give the student a well-rounded foundation from which to branch out in many directions.
Career Opportunities
Employment preparation for management training in human resources, corporate communications, marketing, public service and the service industry, self-employment or family business.
Although not designed with transfer in mind, students typically transfer to other business or technology-related bachelor degree program.
Graduation Requirement
Graduates must have 60 credits, including 20 credit hours in the Liberal Arts and Sciences. In addition, students must achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for graduation. Demonstrated proficiency through MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra w Trig is required for this program.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Communicate effectively and purposefully, integrating technology into writing and presentations.
- Identify problems, analyze information, and form conclusions within the business context.
- Possess analytical/quantitative skills appropriate to the business community.
Curriculum Requirements
A minimum of 60 credits is required for degree completion.
Code | Title | Credits |
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ACCT 101 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
ACCT 102 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
BSAD 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
or BSAD 117 | Intro to Entrepreneurship | |
BSAD 102 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
BSAD 108 | Business Law 1 | 3 |
BSAD 112 | Marketing | 3 |
BSAD 116 | Business Organization & Mgmnt | 3 |
BSAD 140 | Business Communications | 3 |
BSAD 221 | Business Statistics | 3 |
BSAD 295 | Business Mgmt/Decision Making | 3 |
CITA 101 | Principles Computer Apps | 3 |
BSAD Elective as advised | 3 | |
SUNY General Education Communication Written and Oral as advised | 3-6 | |
SUNY General Education Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice as advised | 3 | |
MATH 102 | Intermediate Algebra w Trig | 3 |
ECON 100 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
SUNY General Education Natural Sciences as advised | 3-4 | |
Additional SUNY General Education Credits as Advised | 9 | |
Total Credits | 60-64 |
Suggested Course Sequence
Year 1 | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
ACCT 101 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
BSAD 100 or BSAD 117 |
Introduction to Business or Intro to Entrepreneurship |
3 |
BSAD 102 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
CITA 101 | Principles Computer Apps | 3 |
SUNY General Education Communication Written and Oral as advised | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
ACCT 102 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
BSAD 116 | Business Organization & Mgmnt | 3 |
SUNY General Education Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice as advised | 3 | |
MATH 102 | Intermediate Algebra w Trig | 3 |
SUNY General Education as advised | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | ||
BSAD 108 | Business Law 1 | 3 |
BSAD 112 | Marketing | 3 |
BSAD 140 | Business Communications | 3 |
ECON 100 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
SUNY General Education Natural Sciences as advised | 3-4 | |
Credits | 15-16 | |
Spring | ||
BSAD - Business Elective as advised | 3 | |
BSAD 221 | Business Statistics | 3 |
BSAD 295 | Business Mgmt/Decision Making | 3 |
SUNY General Education as advised | 3 | |
Elective as advised | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 60-61 |