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Business Administration and Management Field of Study (For transfer to West Coast University-Online, BS in Business Administration)
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Transferrable to:
- West Coast 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 West Coast University (WCU) to earn a Bachelor of Science in 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 West Coast University to view more information about transferring to West Coast University. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to WCU.
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 WCU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (in fields like Accounting, Finance, Marketing, etc.).
- 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.
- 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
- Begin applying to WCU.
- 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)
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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 WCU.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 16
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
West Coast University Online Programs
At West Coast University, we are committed to providing online higher education to students who need the flexibility to work on their own time to achieve their academic goals. We embrace student-centric partnerships and work to create innovative and engaging learning experiences that lead to professional success. Our BSBA degree program helps prepare you to pursue a broad range of career opportunities in business—both domestically and globally. Our program allows you to transfer up to 60 of your Dallas College credits after verification by the registrar. Additional credit hours may transfer after verification by the registrar. For questions about the program, contact the Academic Advising Office at dctowcutxonline@westcoastuniversity.edu. You can also learn more about WCU's BS in Business Administration here: West Coast University. WCU Distance education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Texas campuses and may not be available to residents in all states. For questions about residency-requirements, please contact advising at dctowcutxonline@westcoastuniversity.edu prior to beginning this pathway. WCU provides career guidance and assistance but cannot guarantee employment.
West Coast University uses a Trimester system. There are three trimesters throughout the year and six total start dates (Spring I and II, Summer I and II, and Fall I and II). Each trimester is split into two eight-week terms. Students take either one or two courses per term. The calendar below shows the schedule for full-time students taking two courses per term.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
TRIMESTER 1
Term 1 (eight weeks):
FYS 002 – Foundations of Success (3 credit hour required to be taken at WCU)
BUS 120 – Business Communications
Term 2 (eight weeks):
DIG 101 – Digital Literacy or Other Elective (Students may choose from a number of approved courses)
BUS 250 – Project Management or Other Elective (Students may choose from a number of approved courses)
Total Hours: 12
TRIMESTER 2
Term 1 (eight weeks):
COMM 200 – Interpersonal Communication or Other Elective (Students may choose from a number of approved courses)
ACC 150 – Principles of Finance
Term 2 (eight weeks):
BUS 200 – Organizational Behavior
PHIL 340 – Critical Reasoning
Total Hours: 12
TRIMESTER 3
Term 1 (eight weeks):
BUS 220 – Introduction to Marketing
PSYC 200 – Emotional Intelligence or Other Elective (Students may choose from a number of approved courses)
Term 2 (eight weeks):
BUS 300 – Organizational Leadership
PHIL 435 – Methods of Conflict Resolution or Other Elective (Students may choose from a number of approved courses)
Total Hours: 12
TRIMESTER 4
Term 1 (eight weeks):
BUS 310 – Introduction to Business Law and Ethics
BUS 400 – Financial Statement Analysis & Management
Term 2 (eight weeks):
BUS 385 – Entrepreneurship
BUS 350 – Corporate Finance (Students may choose from a number of approved courses)
Total Hours: 12
TRIMESTER 5
Term 1 (eight weeks):
BUS 370 – Business Analytics for Decision Making
BUS 360 – Strategic Management
Term 2 (eight weeks):
BUS 390 – Social Media and Marketing
BUS 450 – Global Business Environment
Total Hours: 12
WEST COAST UNIVERSITY PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 120 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
(Transfer Pathway Approved 11.09.2021 by West Coast University)