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Business Administration and Management Field of Study (For transfer to UNT, BBA)

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Program Available at:

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

Transferrable to:

  • University of North Texas (UNT)

Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Arts in Teaching

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 bachelor's level programs. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," then click on UNT to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to UNT.

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 the 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 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course. OR
  • SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking 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. At the end of the semester, begin research on UNT to major in Business and related fields (e.g., 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.

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.

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

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 a 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 UNT.
  2. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in December 2023, if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2024.

  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 degree with the Business Administration and Management Field of Study.
  2. Sign up for commencement.
  3. Request final transcripts to be sent to UNT.
  4. Join the Alumni Network!

     Total Hours: 16​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated August 13, 2025