Degree Map: Business Administration A.S.

The degree map below is an example of how a full-time student can complete this degree in two years. You should see an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you. To be recommended for an Associate in Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours).

Note the Milestones below each semester. Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

First Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
CSCI 1203 - Computer Concepts and Applications	3
COLL 1003 - College Success	3
ENGL 1113 - Composition I	3
MATH 1483 - Mathematics Functions and Their Uses (A)	3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government	3
Total Credit Hours	15

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
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Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
COMM 1113 - Public Speaking	3
BUSN 1053 - Introduction to Business	3
ENGL 1213 - Composition II	3
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present	3
General Education Science (with lab). See the General Education Requirements for the complete course list.	4
Total Credit Hours	16

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
ACCT 2213 - Financial Accounting	3
ECON 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics (S)	3
General Education Humanities. See the General Education Requirements for the complete course list. The following course is recommended: PHIL 1143 - Introduction to Ethics: Business Issues (H) .	3
BUSN 2433 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship	3
General Education Science (without lab). See the General Education Requirements for the complete course list.	3
Total Credit Hours	15

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check.
Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
ACCT 2223 - Managerial Accounting	3
ECON 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics (S)	3
General Education Humanities. See the General Education Requirements for the complete course list.	3
Select two Business and IT courses or upper level Math courses that will transfer to the college/university you plan to attend. See Business and IT Courses for the complete course list.	6
Total Credit Hours	15

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.

Transfer Information

This degree transfers to several four-year universities for completion of a baccalaureate degree. You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school. Active transfer agreements are provided below.

Northeastern State University (NSU)