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 Waldorf University to view more information about transferring to Waldorf University (WU). Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to WU.
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: SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
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 WU.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
Waldorf University
For questions about the Waldorf University portion of this pathway, contact the Academic Advising Office at 877-267-2157. It is best to apply to Waldorf University a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. See catalog for official degree requirements.
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
TERM 1
HUM 1020 – Critical Thinking
History
Total Hours: 6
TERM 2
MTH 2023 – Elementary Statistics
BUS 4426 – International Management
Total Hours: 6
TERM 3
History/Literature Global
BUS 4751 – Business Ethics
Total Hours: 6
TERM 4
BUS 3211 – Consumer Behavior
BUS 3551 – Information Systems Management
Total Hours: 6
TERM 5
BUS 4000 – Organization Diversity and Inclusion
BUS 4160 – Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Total Hours: 6
TERM 6
BUS 3651 – Leadership
BUS 3826 – Managerial Decision Making
Total Hours: 6
TERM 7
BUS 4126 – Project Planning
BUS 4601 – Recruitment and Staffing
Total Hours: 6
TERM 8
BUS 4851 – Production and Operations Management
BUS 3900 – Employment and Labor Law
Total Hours: 6
TERM 9
BUS 4080 – Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
BUS 4851 – Production and Operations Management
Total Hours: 6
TERM 10
REL 4035 – Life, Meaning, and Vocation
BUS 4951 – Business Policy and Strategic Management
Total Hours: 6
WALDORF UNIVERSITY PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 120 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
(Transfer Pathway Approved 11.09.2021 by Waldorf University)