The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy.
Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making. Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning.
Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small business or industry.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to read financial statements and write marketing and business plans.
- Conduct a SWOT and feasibility analysis.
- Demonstrate an understanding of business management and business ethics.
- Compose well-researched and critically analyzed papers on Corporate Governance.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply business concepts to a business problem and/or correctly analyze quantitative data.
A.A.S. in Business Administration (A25120)
Program of Study
| Fall Semester | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ACA-111 | College Student Success | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting I | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUS-115 | Business Law I | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spring Semester | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ACC-121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| * | Math Elective | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summer Semester | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUS-230 | Small Business Management | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ## | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ! | Major Elective | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fall Semester | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUS-225 | Business Finance | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUS-260 | Business Communications | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ** | English Elective | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| MKT-123 | Fundamentals of Selling | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spring Semester | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUS-240 | Business Ethics | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUS-285 | Business Management Issues | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ECO-252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| MKT-120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| WBL-110 | World of Work | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ! | Major Elective | 1 |
* Math Electives – MAT 143, MAT 152, or MAT 171
** English Electives – ENG 114 or COM 231
## Humanities/Fine Arts Electives – ART 111, HUM 115, MUS 110, PHI 240, or REL 110
! Major Electives – BUS 151, BUS 253, MKT 121, BUS 261, BUS 270, MKT 221, or MKT 230
WBL Courses – WBL 111, WBL 112, WBL 121, or WBL 131
Business Administration Diploma (D25120)
Program of Study
Diploma graduates will have the skills necessary for entry-level management positions.
| Fall Semester | |||
| ACA-111 | College Student Success | 1 | |
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting I | 4 | |
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |
| BUS-115 | Business Law I | 3 | |
| MKT-123 | Fundamentals of Selling | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | |||
| BUS-240 | Business Ethics | 3 | |
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 | |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | |
| MKT-120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | |
| Summer Semester | |||
| BUS-230 | Small Business Management | 3 | |
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| ! | Major Elective | 3 |
! Major Electives – BUS 151, BUS 253, MKT 121, BUS 261, BUS 270, MKT 221, MKT 230
Business Administration Transfer Certificate (C25120G)
Program of Study
This certificate prepares individuals for both the business world and would jump-start their track to a business degree from another college or university.
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting I | 4 |
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS-115 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Business Analytics Certificate (C25120C)
This certificate provides instruction on solving business problems by using data analysis and other quantitative methods.
Program of Study
| ACC-121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS-225 | Business Finance | 3 |
| BUS-240 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Business Leadership Certificate (C25120D)
This certificate prepares individuals for leadership and managerial roles in business and industry.
Program of Study
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS-240 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| BUS-260 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS-151 | People Skills | 3 |
| OR | ||
| BUS-253 | Leadership & Management | 3 |
Business Marketing Certificate (C25120F)
This certificate prepares individuals for careers in marketing. It is designed to introduce individuals to the core aspects of the marketing and digital world.
Program of Study
| BUS-240 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| MKT-120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKT-123 | Fundamentals of Selling | 3 |
| Pick one (1) of the following: | ||
| MKT-121 | Retailing | 3 |
| MKT-230 | Public Relations | 3 |
| MKT-221 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
Core Business Certificate (C25120E)
This certificate provides individuals with core business knowledge in management, economics, marketing, and accounting.
Program of Study
| ACC-120 | Principles of Financial Accounting I | 4 |
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ECO-252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MKT-120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Management Certificate (C25120A)
This certificate prepares aspiring managers for leadership roles in business and industry.
Program of Study
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS-230 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUS-240 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| BUS-253 | Leadership and Mgmt. Skills | 3 |
Entrepreneurship Certificate (C25120J)
This certificate provides individuals with the framework to assess new business opportunities and transform concepts into viable ventures.
Program of Study
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS-230 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUS-240 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MKT-120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Earn College Credit in High School
A CCP pathway for high school juniors and seniors is available for this program. Visit the Career and College Promise page for more information.
The Career and College Promise (CCP) Program provides opportunities for eligible high school students to start college early, where courses can count for dual credit (credit in the high school and college at the same time), all TUITION-FREE! CCP students accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that provide entry-level job skills and/or lead to college transfer credit.
Business Administration Instructor
Department: Faculty
Phone: (252) 246-1305
Email: nwoherem@wilsoncc.edu
Office: G110c
Dean of Business and Applied Technologies
Department: Faculty
Phone: (252) 246-1339
Email: ahicks@wilsoncc.edu
Office: G207a
