For more information, visit the
Dallas College Business Administration webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Business Administration. 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 also complete the
Human Resources Assistant Certificate (HC).
Visit
West Coast University to view more information about transferring to West Coast University (WCU). Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to WCU.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 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 (Course also applies to HC)
HRPO 2301 – Human Resources Management (Course also applies to HC)
HRPO 2307 – Organizational Behavior (Course also applies to HC)
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE*
This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of C or better. (Course applies to HC)
ENGL 1301 – Composition I
This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of C or better. (Course also applies to HC)
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
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.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or your success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
BUSI 1301 – Business Principles
ELECTIVE –
Must take three-credit hour college-level course in Business, Management, General Education, or Human Resources Management.
MRKG 1311 – Principles of Marketing
ACCT 2301 – Principles of Financial Accounting
BMGT 2382 – Cooperative Education-Business Administration and Management, General (Course applies to HC)
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.
Apply for Human Resources Assistant Certificate.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
ENGL 1302 – Composition II
This is a Core course.
ELECTIVE –
Must take three-credit hour college-level course in Business, Management, General Education, or Human Resources Management.
ACCT 2302 – Principles of Managerial Accounting
ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics
This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
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SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication
This is a Core course.
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SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking
This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
BUSI 2301 – Business Law
PSYC 2301 – General Psychology
This is a Core course.
ECON 2302 – Principles of Microeconomics
POFT 2312 – Business Correspondence and Communication
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE*
This is a Core course.
* 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.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to WCU.
- Join the
Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
West Coast University Online Programs (BS in Business Administration)
At West Coast University, we are committed to providing online higher education to students who need the flexibility to work on their own time to achieve their academic goals. We embrace student-centric partnerships and work to create innovative and engaging learning experiences that lead to professional success. Our BSBA degree program helps prepare you to pursue a broad range of career opportunities in business—both domestically and globally. Our program allows you to transfer up to 60 of your Dallas College credits after verification by the registrar. Additional credit hours may transfer after verification by the registrar. For questions about the program, contact the Academic Advising Office at
dctowcutxonline@westcoastuniversity.edu. To learn more information, visit
West Coast University. WCU Distance education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Texas campuses and may not be available to residents in all states. For questions about residency-requirements, please contact advising at
dctowcutxonline@westcoastuniversity.edu prior to beginning this pathway. WCU provides career guidance and assistance but cannot guarantee employment.
West Coast University uses a Trimester system. There are three trimesters throughout the year and six total start dates (Spring I and II, Summer I and II, and Fall I and II). Each trimester is split into two eight-week terms. Students take either one or two courses per term. The calendar below shows the schedule for full-time students taking two courses per term.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
TRIMESTER 1
Term 1 (eight weeks):
FYS 002 – Foundations of Success (required three-credit course for WCU)
BUS 120 – Business Communications
Term 2 (eight weeks):
DIG 101 – Digital Literacy or Other Elective
(Students may choose from a number of approved courses)
BUS 225 – Information Systems Operations and Analysis
Total Hours: 12
TRIMESTER 2
Term 1 (eight weeks):
MATH 211 – Statistics
(There are multiple math options for students who have completed statistics at Dallas College)
HUM 370 – Cultural Pluralism or Other Elective
(Students may choose from a number of approved courses)
Term 2 (eight weeks):
BIO 250 – General Human Biology or Other Life and Physical Science
ACC 150 – Principals of Finance
Total Hours: 12
TRIMESTER
3
Term 1 (eight weeks):
BUS 385 – Entrepreneurship
PHIL 251 – Survey of Contemporary Ethics or Other Elective
(Students may choose from a number of approved courses)
Term 2 (eight weeks):
BUS 390 – Social Media and Marketing
SOC 280 – Sociology or Other Elective
(Students may choose from a number of approved courses)
Total Hours: 12
TRIMESTER 4
Term 1 (eight weeks):
PSYC 200 – Emotional Intelligence or Other Elective
(Students may choose from a number of approved courses)
BUS 400 – Financial Statement Analysis and Management
Term 2 (eight weeks):
BUS 300 – Organizational Leadership
PHIL 435 – Methods of Conflict Resolution or Other Elective
(Students may choose from a number of approved courses)
Total Hours: 12
TRIMESTER
5
Term 1 (eight weeks):
BUS 350 – Corporate Finance or Other Elective
(Students may choose from a number of approved courses)
BUS 360 – Strategic Management
Term 2 (eight weeks):
BUS 370 – Business Analytics for Decision Making
BUS 450 – Global Business Environment
Total Hours: 12
WEST COAST UNIVERSITY PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 120 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
(Transfer Pathway Approved 11.09.2021 by West Coast University)