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Business Administration and Management Field of Study (For transfer to Arkansas State University, BBA)

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Program Available at:

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland

Transferrable to:

  • Arkansas State University

Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Field of Study

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College Business webpage and your success coach at your campus.

The Field of Study in Business Administration and Management is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Business and transfer to a four-year college/university. This curriculum applies to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) as deemed appropriate by the awarding institution.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Business Administration and Management. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree with a Field of Study in Business Administration and Management, which will increase your chances of transfer to Arkansas State University to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit Arkansas State University to view more information about transferring to Arkansas State University. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to Arkansas State University.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS FIELD OF STUDY DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

MATH 1324 – Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher.

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

  • SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
  • SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
  2. Begin researching information at Arkansas State University to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration (in fields like Accounting, Finance, Marketing, etc.).
  3. Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a degree in Business.

    ​Total Hours: 13

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.

HIST 1302 – United States History II This is a Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your success coach for a specific list.

BUSI 1301 – Business Principles This is a Field of Study Course.

ECON 2302 – Principles of Microeconomics This is a Field of Study Course.

BCIS 1305 – Business Computer Applications This is a Field of Study Course.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
  2. Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue the bachelor's degree.

    Total Hours: 15​​

SEMESTER 3

BIOL 1408 – Biology for Non-Science Majors I* This is a Core course.

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

ENGL 2332 – World Literature I* This is a Core course.

ACCT 2301 Principles of Financial Accounting This is a Field of Study Course.

ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Begin applying to Arkansas State University.
  2. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2022)
  3. Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.

    Total Hours: 16​

SEMESTER 4

BIOL 1409 – Biology for Non-Science Majors II* This is a Core course.

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

BUSI 2305 – Business Statistics This is a Field of Study Course.

ACCT 2302 – Principles of Managerial Accounting This is a Field of Study Course.

ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

  1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts Field of Study Business Administration and Management degree.
  2. Sign up for commencement.
  3. Request final transcripts to be sent to Arkansas State University.
  4. Join the Alumni Network!

    Total Hours: 16​​  

    ​DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Arkansas State University

For questions about the Arkansas State University portion of this pathway, contact the Arkansas State University Transfer Student Services Office at (870) 680-8222. It is best to apply to Arkansas State University a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. See catalog for official degree requirements. Concentrations offered include: Business Law, Finance, Financial Wellness, Economics, HR Management, Sales, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Hospitality Management, Real Estate.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

SEMESTER 1

LAW 2023 – Legal Environment of Business

MGMT 2003 – Entrepreneurial Discovery and Innovation

MATH 1023 – College Algebra

MKTG 3013 – Marketing

JR/SR Macroeconomics Elective Choose from the Areas of Study Specific Courses listed below.

​Total Hours: 15​

SEMESTER 2

MATH 2143 – Business Calculus

BCOM 2563 – Business Communications

MGMT 3123 – Principles of Management

JR/SR Microeconomics Elective Choose from the Areas of Study Specific Courses listed below.

FIN 3713 – Business Finance

Total Hours: 15​

SEMESTER 3

ISBA 3013 – Management Information Systems

ISBA 3553 – Foundation of Business Analytics

JR/SR International Elective Choose from the Areas of Study Specific Courses listed below.

JR/SR Accounting Elective Choose from the Areas of Study Specific Courses listed below.

JR/SR Management Elective Choose from the Areas of Study Specific Courses listed below.

Total Hours: 15​

SEMESTER 4                                                                       

MGMT 4813 – Strategic Management

JR/SR Finance Elective Choose from the Areas of Study Specific Courses listed below.

JR/SR Marketing Elective Choose from the Areas of Study Specific Courses listed below.

JR/SR Business Elective Choose from the Areas of Study Specific Courses listed below.

JR/SR Free Elective Choose from the Areas of Study Specific Courses listed below.

Total Hours: 15  

Areas of Study Specific Courses:

BUSINESS LAW (12 hours of courses)
LAW 4043 Law of Business Organizations
LAW 4053 Employment Law
LAW 4073 Business Law in Popular Culture
REI 4413 Real Estate Law

BUSINESS FINANCE (12 hours of courses)
FIN 3763 Financial Institutions and Markets
FIN 3813 International Finance Management and Banking
FIN 4723 Investments
REI 4423 Real Estate Finance

FINANCIAL WELLNESS (15 hours of courses)
FIN 2013 Personal Asset Management
FIN 4013 Financial Wealth Management
FIN 4723 Investments
REI 3413 Real Estate Practice
REI 3513 Risk and Insurance

ECONOMICS (12 hours of courses)
ECON 3313 Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 3353 Macroeconomic Analysis
ECON 4103 International Trade
ECON 4343 Managerial Economics

HR MANAGEMENT (12 hours of courses)
LAW 4053 Employment Law
MGMT 3143 Human Resource Management
MGMT 3163 Labor Relations and Negotiations
MGMT 4173 Compensation and Benefits

SALES (12 hours of courses)
MKTG 3013 Marketing
MKTG 3093 Professional Selling
MKTG 3193 Sales Planning and Management
MKTG 4323 Advanced Sales

MARKETING (12 hours of courses)
MKTG 3013 Marketing
MKTG 3033 Strategic Marketing Communications
MKTG 4043 Consumer Behavior
MKTG 3193 Sales Planning and Management OR
MKTG 4213 Marketing Analytics

MARKETING ANALYTICS (12 hours of courses)
MKTG 3013 Marketing
MKTG 4213 Marketing Analytics
MKTG 4313 Prescriptive Analytics
ISBA 3423 Data Visualization for Business OR
MKTG 4253 Data Analytics and Visualization

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (12 hours of courses)
HGMT 2013 The Hospitality Industry
HGMT 3013 Lodging Operations Management
HGMT 3123 Meeting and Event Management
HGMT 3143 Hospitality Sales and Marketing

REAL ESTATE (12 hours of courses)
REl 3413 Real Estate Practice
REl 4413 Real Estate Law
REl 4423 Real Estate Finance
REl 4443 Appraising and Investment

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE MINIMUM: 120 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

​(Transfer Pathway Approved 11.29.2021 by Arkansas State University)

Updated July 23, 2025