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The Associate of Science – Business degree is designed to offer flexibility in selecting courses that will meet the requirements for the first two years of a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. The outline below is general in nature and is designed for use in conjunction with guidance from a business faculty advisor. Because senior institution requirements change often and without notice, students should regularly see a faculty advisor for the most current information available.

This program is designed for the student who does intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Business

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

²Students who plan to transfer to The University of Tennessee - Knoxville should take ECON 2210.

³Students who plan to transfer to The University of Tennessee - Knoxville should take BUSN 2390 and BUSN 2330 which are required for admission to the College of Business Administration. Students transferring to other colleges should discuss with a business advisor appropriate electives that will meet degree requirements.

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

BUSN 1360 - Software Applications for Business (3 hrs.)
ECON 2100 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 hrs.)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3 hrs.)
MATH 1630 - Finite Mathematics (3 hrs.)
1 History Elective¹ (3 hrs.)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

ECON 2200 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 hrs.)
ENGL 1020 - English Composition II (3 hrs.)
MATH 1830 - Applied Calculus (3 hrs.)
1 History Elective¹ (3 hrs.)

1 Humanities Elective¹ (3 hrs.)

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I (3 hrs.)
MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics (3 hrs.)
or
ECON 2210 - Business Statistical Applications (3 hrs.)
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 hrs.)
1 Natural Science Elective w/Lab¹ (3/1 hrs.)

1 Guided Elective³ (3 hrs.)

Spring Term (14 semester credit hours)

ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II (3 hrs.)
1 Humanities Elective¹ (3 hrs.)

1 Literature Elective¹ (3 hrs.)

1 Natural Science Elective w/Lab¹ (3/1 hrs.)

1 Guided Elective³ (1 hr.)

Program Degree Requirements - A.S. Business

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

Literature¹3 credits
Approved Humanities General Education electives¹6 credits

Business

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (14 semester credit hours)

Program Degree Requirements - A.S. Business

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

History (6 hours)

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

Natural Science (8 hours)

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

Electives

Total Credit Hours 60