Small Business Administration, Associate
Program Description
This program prepares you for entry-level positions in industry and government requiring two years of college-level business preparation. You’ll acquire in-demand skills through hands-on learning and exposure to modern business practices. The degree program is transferable into a four-year program in business administration.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Management Functions – Describe the functions of management and apply them appropriately in the workplace.
- Communication – Apply oral and written communication skills appropriate for a business environment.
- Technology – Effectively utilize technology within the functional areas of business.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Requirements | ||
| ACTG 132 | Principles of Accounting I | 4 |
| BUSN 101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| BUSN 121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 231 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSN 350 | Business Law I | 3 |
| or BUSN 355 | Business Law II | |
| BUSN 389 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles Microeconomics | 3 |
| FINC 245 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| MGMT 280 | Intro Management Info Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 360 | Management Concepts & Apps | 3 |
| MGMT 365 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MRKT 281 | Marketing Principles/ Strategy | 3 |
| Free Electives | ||
| Total Hours | 35 | |
General Education: All LSSU Associate’s degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
62 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher. A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, as well as in your General Education Requirements.