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Business Administration A.A.S.

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Program Available at:

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

Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Applied Science

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

TSI Must be Complete

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

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Business Administration. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree 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.

The A.A.S. degree in Business Administration is designed for students seeking a broad program of study in all phases of business practices. This degree focuses not only on the core of management (principles of management, organizational behavior, and personnel administration) but also encompasses the critical areas of business operations (principles of marketing, accounting, and business law). Courses that complete the degree are noted below.

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 APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

BMGT 1327 – Principles of Management

HRPO 2301 – Human Resources Management

HRPO 2307 – Organizational Behavior

MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of C or better.

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of C or better.

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

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
  2. Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
  3. Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course.

Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 2

BUSI 1301 – Business Principles

MRKG 1311 – Principles of Marketing

ACCT 2301 – Principles of Financial Accounting

BMGT 2382 – Cooperative Education-Business Administration and Management, General

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to file an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.

 Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 3

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.

ELECTIVE Must take three-credit hour college-level course in Business, Management, General Education, or Human Resources Management.

ACCT 2302 – Principles of Managerial Accounting                                   

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

CHOOSE ONE:   

  • SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
  • SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.

Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 4

BUSI 2301 – Business Law

PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a Core course. 

ECON 2302 – Principles of Microeconomics

POFT 2312 – Business Correspondence and Communication

HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* 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 Business Administration A.A.S.
  2. Sign up for commencement.
  3. Join the Alumni Network!

Total Hours: 15

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated August 6, 2025