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Business Administration and Management Field of Study (For transfer to New England College, BS in Forensic Accounting)
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Transferrable to:
- New England College
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 New England College to earn a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Accounting. 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 www.nec.edu to view more information about transferring to New England College. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to New England College.
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
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Begin researching information at New England College to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration (in fields like Accounting, Finance, Marketing, etc.) or a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Behavior and Resource Management.
- 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
- 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.
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Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue the bachelor's degree at New England College.
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
- Begin applying to New England College.
- 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 New England College Fall 2022)
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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
- 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.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to New England College.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 16
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
New England College
A maximum of 90 credits may be transferred to New England College (“NEC"). Please see the NEC Academic Catalog for full transfer credit policies, graduation requirements, and program requirements (www.nec.edu). Depending on your first term with NEC, courses may not be offered in the sequence below, but an educational plan will be developed based on your needs with the help of your Academic Advisor. For questions about the New England College portion of this transfer pathway, contact the SGPS Admissions Office at (603) 428-2252 or graduateadmission@nec.edu. It is best to apply to New England College a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. Minimum GPA requirement: Cumulative GPA of 2.00; Major GPA of 2.00. See catalog for official degree requirements.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FORENSIC ACCOUNTING
FIRST YEAR – FIRST TERM
AC 2410 – Intermediate Accounting This is a major course.
Total Hours: 4
FIRST YEAR – SECOND TERM
AC 2430 – Fraud Examination This is a major course.
Total Hours: 4
FIRST YEAR – THIRD TERM
AC 3230 – Cost Accounting This is a major course.
Free Elective There are several options to meet this requirement. Please contact your academic advisor for a list of available options for this term.
Total Hours: 8
FIRST YEAR – FOURTH TERM
BU 2420 – Organizational Behavior and Management This is a major course.
Total Hours: 4
FIRST YEAR – FIFTH TERM
AC 3450 – Investigative Techniques for Fraud This is a major course.
Free Elective There are several options to meet this requirement. Please contact your academic advisor for a list of available options for this term.
Total Hours: 8
FIRST YEAR – SIXTH TERM
BU 3880 – Legal and Ethical Environment of Business This is a major course.
Total Hours: 4
SECOND YEAR – FIRST TERM
AC 2440 – Legal Elements of Fraud This is a major course.
Total Hours: 4
SECOND YEAR – SECOND TERM
AC 4420 – Auditing This is a major course.
Free Elective There are several options to meet this requirement. Please contact your academic advisor for a list of available options for this term.
Total Hours: 8
SECOND YEAR – THIRD TERM
AC 6440 – Business Crime and Ethical Behavior This is a major course.
Total Hours: 4
SECOND YEAR – FOURTH TERM
AC 4410 – Corporate Governance and Internal Control Assessment This is a major course.
Total Hours: 4
SECOND YEAR – FIFTH TERM
AC 6230 – Internal Audit and Risk Management This is a major course.
Total Hours: 4
SECOND YEAR – SIXTH TERM
AC 4440 – Forensic Accounting Capstone This is a major course.
Total Hours: 4
NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 120 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
(Transfer Pathway Approved 8.3.2021 by New England College)