Business Administration
Associate in Applied Science Degree Program
(Career-Oriented)
| Hegis Code: 5004 | Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022 |
| NYSED Code: 01704 | admissions@sunyulster.edu |
Program Description
Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Applied Science degree. The program is sufficiently comprehensive to qualify graduates for a variety of entry positions in business and industry. The business administration associate will be able to assist managers in the areas of planning, organizing, leading, and fiscal management. The business associate will be able to use critical thinking processes incorporated with computer and communication skills while employing a teamwork approach to reach the goals of the organization. This program is not designed as a transfer program.
Employment Potential
Graduates of this program could fill entry-level management trainee positions in business and industry.
Requirements for Program Entry
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment
Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements, or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster's Learning Center, Times Square math lab, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.
For More Information
Joseph Perna
Coordinator, Office Technology and Accounting
Office: Hasbrouck Hall, HAS 212C
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5206 or
845:687-5206
E-mail: pernaj@sunyulster.edu
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| Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description. |
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| First Semester | ||
| Course Number | Description | Credits |
| BUS 101 | Business Principles and Practices | 3 |
| BUS 102 | Mathematics for Business and Industry | 3 |
| BUS 171 * | Computer Applications in Business | 3 |
| ENG 101 | College English I | 3 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BUS 150 | Business Economics | 3 |
| COM 105 | Presentational Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 227 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| LIB 111 | Information Literacy | 1 |
| Elective | Mathematics Elective (MAT 098 or higher * * ) | 3-4 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 16-17 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ACC 101 | Principles of Accounting I | 4 |
| BUS 201 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUS 203 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BUS 209 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| Elective | Open Elective | 3-4 |
| Semester Credits | 16-17 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ACC 102 or ACT 215 | Principles of Accounting II or Taxes in the Business Environment | 3 |
| BUS 207 | Human Relations Training | 3 |
| BUS 224 | Personal Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS 272 | Spreadsheets and Financial Management | 3 |
| Elective | Science Elective | 3-4 |
| Semester Credits | 15-16 | |
| Total Credits | 62-65 | |
