Can you picture yourself in an office setting, collaborating with a team to solve business problems?
What is Business Administration?
The Business Administration program prepares students for a variety of careers in business. A core curriculum provides students with a foundation of knowledge applicable to any business career. The Business Administration program offers an Associate in Applied Science degree, diplomas and a variety of certificates in the areas of Accounting, Financial Perspective, General Business, Leadership, Management, Small Business Management, Supervisory Management and a Business Transfer certificate. The curriculum is designed for those who seek entry level jobs as well as for currently employed individuals wishing to enhance their skills. A student specializes by choosing from the available options, diplomas and certificates.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
The Accounting track/certificate leads to careers in accounting including bookkeeper, accounting clerk, cost payroll clerk and any position using microcomputer-based systems.
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BAS 160 - Introduction to Business | 3 |
| OST 105* - Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| ENG 101 - Writing I | 3 |
| HIS 108* - History of the U.S. Through 1865 | 3 |
| MAT 105* - Business Mathematics | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BAS 282+ - Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ACC 201+* - Financial Accounting | 3 |
| OST 240+* - Software Integration | 3 |
| ENG 102+* - Writing II | 3 |
| BAS 120* - Personal Finance | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 202+ - Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BAS 283+ - Principles of Management | 3 |
| ECO 201* - Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| BAS 212* - Introduction to Financial Management | 3 |
| ACT 279+ - Computerized Accounting Systems | 3 |
| BIO 120* - Human Ecology | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| COM 252* - Introduction to Interpersonal Communications or COM 181 | 3 |
| BAS 260 - Professional Development and Protocol | 2 |
| ACT 281+ - Individual Taxation | 3 |
| ACT 286+ - Financial Accounting Topics | 1 |
| BAS 270+ - Business Employability Seminar | 3 |
| BAS 267 - Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
Total credits for program: 63
Special Notes:
*Other courses may be used to fulfill this requirement. Please see the appropriate
KCTCS
Catalog and your advisor for more information.
+Pre-requisite required; please refer to current KCTCS catalog.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education and Technical Core Subtotal | 45 |
| BAS 274 - Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BAS 287 - Supervisory Management | 3 |
| ACT 196 - Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| BAS 110 - Worksheets in Business Applications OR CIT 130 - Productivity Software OR OST 240 - Advanced Microsoft Applications | 3 |
|
Choose six hours (not duplicated from the core) from the following approved technical electives:
|
6 |
Total Credits: 63
The Management track/certificate prepares the student with broad-based management knowledge and skills which lead to a variety of positions in organizations.
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BAS 160 - Introduction to Business | 3 |
| OST 105* - Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| ENG 101 - Writing I | 3 |
| HIS 108* - History of the U.S. Through 1865 | 3 |
| MAT 105* - Business Mathematics | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BAS 282+ - Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BAS 283+ - Principles of Management | 3 |
| OST 240+* - Software Integration | 3 |
| ENG 102+* - Writing II | 3 |
| BAS 120* - Personal Finance | 3 |
| BIO 120* - Human Ecology | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 201+* - Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BAS 287* - Supervisory Management | 3 |
| BAS 288* - Personal and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| BAS 212* - Introduction to Financial Management | 3 |
| COM 252* - Introduction to Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 202+ - Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BAS 284+ - Applied Management Skills | 3 |
| ECO 201* - Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| BAS 260+* - Professional Development and Protocol | 2 |
| BAS 250+ - Business Employability Seminar | 1 |
| BAS 267 - Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Total credits for program: 63
Special Notes:
*Other courses may be used to fulfill this requirement. Please see the appropriate
KCTCS
Catalog and your advisor for more information.
+Pre-requisite required; please refer to current KCTCS catalog.
The Organization Leadership diploma curriculum is designed to prepare students to manage a department or to become team leaders in team-based or self-managed organizations.
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 101* - Writing I | 3 |
| ECO 201* - Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| OST 105* - Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| BAS 160 - Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 201+* - Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BAS 283+ - Principles of Management | 3 |
| BAS 288 - Personal and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| OST 240* - Software Integration | 3 |
| BAS 282* - Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BAS 284+ - Applied Management Skills | 3 |
| BAS 287 - Supervisory Management | 3 |
| BAS 212+* - Introduction to Financial Management | 3 |
| ACC 202* - Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BAS 280+ - Business Internship | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
Total credits for program: 40
Special Notes:
*Other courses may be used to fulfill this requirement. Please see the appropriate
KCTCS
Catalog and your advisor for more information.
+Pre-requisite required; please refer to current KCTCS catalog.
The Small Business Management diploma/certificate curricula is designed to prepare students for the position of entrepreneur and business owner and offers the prospective business owner the fundamentals of starting and operating a business.
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 101* - Writing I | 3 |
| ECO 201* - Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| OST 105* - Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| BAS 160* - Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 201+* - Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BAS 283+ - Principles of Management | 3 |
| BAS 267 - Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BAS 287* - Supervisory Management | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BAS 200+ - Small Business Management | 3 |
| BAS 282+ - Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BAS 212+* - Introduction to Financial Management | 3 |
| BAS 288* - Personal and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| BAS 280+ - Business Internship | 1 |
| Total |
13 |
Total credits for program: 37
Special Notes:
*Other courses may be used to fulfill this requirement. Please see the appropriate
KCTCS
Catalog and your advisor for more information.
+Pre-requisite required; please refer to current KCTCS catalog.
The Accounting track/certificate leads to careers in accounting including bookkeeper, accounting clerk, cost payroll clerk and any position using microcomputer-based systems.
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 201+* - Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 202+ - Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BAS 120* - Personal Finance | 3 |
| ACT 279+* - Computerized Accounting Systems | 3 |
| ACT 281+* - Individual Taxation | 3 |
| ACT 286+* - Financial Accounting Topics | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Total credits for certificate: 18
Special Notes:
*Other courses may be used to fulfill this requirement. Please see the appropriate
KCTCS
Catalog and your advisor for more information.
+Pre-requisite required; please refer to current KCTCS catalog
The Business Transfer and Advanced Business Administration certificates are designed to be building blocks to complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree, and Business Administration Core courses.
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BAS 282+ - Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BAS 283+ - Principles of Management | 3 |
| BAS 267 - Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BAS 284+ - Applied Management Skills | 3 |
| OST 240+* - Software Integration | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Total credits for certificate: 15
Special Notes:
*Other courses may be used to fulfill this requirement. Please see the appropriate
KCTCS
Catalog and your advisor for more information.
+Pre-requisite required; please refer to current KCTCS catalog
The Business Transfer certificate is designed to provide the business transfer student an exit point by offering business preparation courses that will transfer to a four year institution.
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 201+ - Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 202+ - Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BAS 267 - Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| ECO 201 - Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| STA 220+ - Statistics | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Special Notes:
*Other courses may be used to fulfill this requirement. Please see the appropriate
KCTCS
Catalog and your advisor for more information.
+Pre-requisite required; please refer to current KCTCS catalog
The Financial Perspective certificate prepares the student for entry level positions in accounting, financial services and small business management.
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 201+* Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BAS 120 Personal Finance | 3 |
| BAS 160 Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BAS 212 - Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BAS 290 - Management, Ethics and Society (or PHI 150) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Total credits for certificate: 9
Special Notes:
*Other courses may be used to fulfill this requirement. Please see the appropriate
KCTCS
Catalog and your advisor for more information.
+Pre-requisite required; please refer to current KCTCS catalog
The General Business certificate prepares the students for a variety positions in supervision, management and general business.
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BAS 160 - Introduction to Business | 3 |
| OST 105* - Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| ACC 201+* - Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 201* - Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Total credits for certificate: 12
Special Notes:
*Other courses may be used to fulfill this requirement. Please see the appropriate
KCTCS
Catalog and your advisor for more information.
+Pre-requisite required; please refer to current KCTCS catalog
The Public Leadership certificate enables the student to qualify for leadership positions, work effectively in teams, lead problem solving work groups, understand the conflict resolution processes and plan effectively.
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BAS 288 - Personal and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| BAS 160 - Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BAS 283 - Principles of Management | 3 |
| BAS 282 - Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| COM 252 - Interpersonal Communication (or COM 181) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Total credits for certificate: 15
Special Notes:
*Other courses may be used to fulfill this requirement. Please see the appropriate
KCTCS
Catalog and your advisor for more information.
+Pre-requisite required; please refer to current KCTCS catalog
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| OST 105 - Introduction to Information Systems (or CIT 105) | 3 |
| OST 235 - Business Communications | 3 |
| COM 252 - Interpersonal Communications (or COM 181) | 3 |
| BAS 287 - Supervisory Management | 3 |
| BAS 288 - Personal and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| BAS 160 - Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Total credits for certificate: 18
The Management track/certificate prepares the student with broad-based management knowledge and skills which lead to a variety of positions in organizations.
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BAS 283+ - Principles of Management | 3 |
| BAS 212+ - Introduction to Financial Management | 3 |
| BAS 284+ - Applied Management Skills | 3 |
| BAS 287* - Supervisory Management | 3 |
| BAS 288* - Personal and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Total credits for certificate: 15
Special Notes:
*Other courses may be used to fulfill this requirement. Please see the appropriate
KCTCS
Catalog and your advisor for more information.
+Pre-requisite required; please refer to current KCTCS catalog
The Small Business Management diploma/certificate curricula is designed to prepare students for the position of entrepreneur and business owner and offers the prospective business owner the fundamentals of starting and operating a business.
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BAS 160* Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BAS 200+ - Small Business Management | 3 |
| BAS 212+* - Introduction to Financial Management | 3 |
| BAS 282+ - Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ACC 201+* - Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BAS 287* - Supervisory Management | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Total credits for certificate: 18
Special Notes:
*Other courses may be used to fulfill this requirement. Please see the appropriate
KCTCS
Catalog and your advisor for more information.
+Pre-requisite required; please refer to current KCTCS catalog
The Supervisory Management certificate prepares the students in the field of front-line supervision.
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| OST 105* - Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| OST 235+ - Business Communications Technology | 3 |
| BAS 160 - Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BAS 287 - Supervisory Management | 3 |
| BAS 283+* - Principles of Management | 3 |
| BAS 288* - Personal and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Total credits for certificate: 18
Special Notes:
*Other courses may be used to fulfill this requirement. Please see the appropriate
KCTCS
Catalog and your advisor for more information.
+Pre-requisite required; please refer to current KCTCS catalog
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ACC 201 - Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACT 196 - Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| ACT 279 - Computerized Accounting Systems | 3 |
| ACT 281 - Individual Taxation | 3 |
| ACT 286 - Financial Accounting Topics | 3 |
| CIT 105 - Introduction to Computers OR OST 105 - Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
Total Credits: 18
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BAS 274 - Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BAS 287 - Supervisory Management | 3 |
| ACT 196 - Payroll Accounting | 3 |
|
Select nine hours from the following Elective Courses. Students may select other courses as approved by the Business Administration Program Coordinator.
|
9 |
Total Credits: 18
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BAS 160 - Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BAS 287 - Supervisory Management OR BAS 288 - Personal and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| QMS 101 - Introduction to Quality Systems | 3 |
|
Choose one of the following 3 options:
|
3 |
| COM 181 - Basic Public Speaking OR COM 252 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Total Credits: 15
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ACC 201 - Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACT 196 - Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| ACT 279 - Computerized Accounting Systems | 3 |
Total Credits: 9
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BAS 125 - Social Media Marketing: Fundamental Concepts, Skills, and Strategies | 3 |
| BAS 126 - Social Media Marketing: Project Management and Implementation Strategies | 3 |
Total Credits: 6
How do I pay for this?
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
