For more information, visit the Dallas College Business and Management webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Business and Management. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Business Administration. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The A.A.S. degree in Business Administration is designed for students seeking a broad program of study in all phases of business practices. This degree focuses not only on the core of management (principles of management, organizational behavior, and personnel administration) but also encompasses the critical areas of business operations (principles of marketing, accounting, and business law). Courses that complete the degree will are noted below.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
TSI Must be Complete
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 catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
BMGT 1327 – Principles of Management
BUSI 1301 – Business Principles
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of C or better.
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of C or better.
ELECTIVE**
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
**Elective must be selected from any three-credit hour course from the following rubrics: ACCT, ACNT, BCIS, BMGT, BUSG, BUSI, COSC, ECON, HRPO, IBUS, ITSC, MRKG, POFI or POFT.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
MRKG 1311 – Principles of Marketing
ACCT 2301 – Principles of Financial Accounting
HRPO 2301 – Human Resources Management
BMGT 1305 – Communications in Management
ELECTIVE*
*Elective must be selected from any three-credit hour course from the following rubrics: ACCT, ACNT, BCIS, BMGT, BUSG, BUSI, COSC, ECON, HRPO, IBUS, ITSC, MRKG, POFI or POFT.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
Meet with your success coach to file an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
ACCT 2302 – Principles of Managerial Accounting
HRPO 2307 – Organizational Behavior
ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics This is a Core course.
ELECTIVE*
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
*Elective must be selected from any three-credit hour course from the following rubrics: ACCT, ACNT, BCIS, BMGT, BUSG, BUSI, COSC, ECON, HRPO, IBUS, ITSC, MRKG, POFI or POFT.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
BUSI 2301 – Business Law
PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a Core course.
ECON 2302 – Principles of Microeconomics
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
BMGT 2382 – Cooperative Education-Business Administration and Management, General This is the capstone course for this award.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Business Administration A.A.S.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS