Business Administration

Business Administration A.S. to Management B.S. 2+2 Online Degree

To be completed Online

 

Hegis Code: 5004	Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022
NYSED Code: 76203	admissions@sunyulster.edu

 

SUNY Ulster and SUNY New Paltz are making it easier to secure an online four-year degree by starting at SUNY Ulster.

This online A.S. to B.S. Partnership provides:

• The convenience of online learning
• A clear pathway to a four year business degree
• The money-saving option of starting at community college costs
• Earning both an Associate and Bachelor Degree

Business Administration Online A.S. 

Program Description
This two‐year Business Administration Program leads to an Associate in Science degree and is recommended for students who have definite transfer plans and career aspirations that necessitate further study at four‐year colleges and universities to attain the B.S. degree in one of the business‐related fields, such as accounting or marketing.

Program Outcomes
At the completion of the AS in Business Administration Degree program, a student will be able to

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to employees, customers, supervisors, co‐workers, and others in the course of a business career;
• Use business computer applications to analyze data, make business decisions, and effectively convey information to others;
• Understand micro‐ and macroeconomic theories and apply them to explain and predict events in the environment in which business operates;
• Read and understand a legal contract;
• Demonstrate knowledge of financial statements and make managerial decisions based on financial data;
• Understand and apply the functions of management in business situations;
• Develop techniques of working productively with others.
  
  

Employment Potential
Upon completion of a baccalaureate degree in a related business field, students will be qualified for jobs such as accountant, auditor, financial analyst, management consultant, or marketing consultant.

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, Patrik Math Center, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.

 

SUNY Ulster Curriculum

First Semester

• BUS 161 - Principles of Management 3 cr.
• BUS 171 - Computer Applications in Business 3 cr. *
• ENG 101 - College English I 3 cr.
• MAT 115 - College Algebra and Trigonometry 4 cr. Or higher**
• Elective - Natural Science Elective 3-4 cr.1
• FYE First Year Experience  1 cr.

Semester Credits 17-18

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Second Semester

• BUS 205 - Marketing: Principles and Practices 3 cr.
• ECO 102 - Introduction to Microeconomics 3 cr.
• ENG 102 - College English II 3 cr.
• LIB 111 - Information Literacy 1 cr.
• MAT 160 - Pre‐Calculus 4 cr. **

Semester Credits 14

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Third Semester

• ACC 200 - Financial Accounting 4 cr. ***
• BUS 201 - Business Law I 3 cr.
• BUS 203 - Human Resources Management 3 cr. or
• BUS 249 - Business Ethics 3 cr. 2 or
• BUS 272 – Advanced Spreadsheets
• COM 105 - Public Speaking 3 cr. 
• ECO 101 - Introduction to Macroeconomics 3 cr.

Semester Credits 16

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Fourth Semester

• ACC 204 - Managerial Accounting 4 cr.
• BUS 202 - Business Law II 3 cr.
• Elective - History Elective 3 cr.1
• Gen Ed Elective – See Advisor 3 cr.
• Liberal Arts Elective – See Advisor 3 cr. 4

Semester Credits 16

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SUNY New Paltz Curriculum 

Fall 

Course	Credits	Category	Notes
BUS093 Business Workshop	0	Core
BUS095 Excel Tutorial	0	Core
BUS346 International Business	3	UD-Major
BUS345 Human Resources	3	UD-Major
BUS309 Stat I	3	UD-Core
BUS326 Consumer Behavior	3	UD-Elective
CMM359 Communication Among Cultures*	3	UD-Elective  Diversity	*could select different course
Semester Totals	15	15 UD

 

Spring

Course	Credits	Category	Notes
BUS311 Stat II	3	UD-Core
BUS341 Corporate Finance	3	UD-Core
BUS327 Sales Mgt	3	UD-Elective
BUS301 Career Practicum	1	UD-Core
BUS321 Organizational Behavior	3	UD-Major
UD Elective	3	UD-Elective
Semester Totals	16	16 UD

 

Fall 

Course	Credits	Category	Notes
BUS312 Operations Mgt	3	UD-Core
BUS422 Leadership	3	UD-Major
BUS323 Introduction to Entrepreneurship	3	UD-Major
Elective	3	Elective
Elective	3	Elective
Semester Totals	15	9 UD

 

Spring

Course	Credits	Category	Notes
BUS450 Strategic Management	3	UD-Core
Applied Learning	3	UD-Core	Internship
BUS431 International Management	3	UD-Major
Elective	3	Elective
Elective	3	Elective
Semester Totals	15	9 UD

 

For More Information

For more information contact Admissions or Mindy Kole (kolem@sunyulster.edu)