Program: Business Administration, A.A. - Northwest Vista College

Apr 08, 2025

The Associate of Arts in Business Administration provides instruction in basic business administration skills. Students in this program will use computers and learn the computer skills and software applications necessary to be successful in future coursework and in the real world business environment. The program fosters an openness and acceptance of differences in cultures and business practices. Business projects may have an international focus.

This program of study will prepare graduates for entry-level employment positions such as: managers, assistant managers, supervisors, and other related administrative jobs.

This program of study will also prepare graduates for transfer to 4-year degree programs. This course work will prepare students academically and professionally while developing the social and economic attitudes essential for an entry-level business administration position in today’s economic environment and transfer to 4-year degree programs.

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Degree Requirements (Total Credit Hours: 63-64)

Communication (9 hours)

ENGL 1301 - Composition I

ENGL 1302 - Composition II

SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication
or
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking
Note: SPCH 1321 is preferred. Check with transfer institution for requirement for specific major

Mathematics (3 hours)

MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences I
Note: Check with Program Coordinator if transfer institution has different math requirements

Natural Sciences (7 hours)

Select 2 courses from the Natural Sciences (30) Core

Note: At least one must have a lab component

Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts (9 hours)

Select 1 course from the Humanities (40) Core
Select 1 course from the Additional Humanities (41) Core
Select 1 course from the Visual and Performing Arts (50) Core

Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)

Select 2 courses from History (60) Core

GOVT 2305 - National Government

GOVT 2306 - State Government

ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics

Note: Students who have completed a GOVT class should check with Student Success for appropriate course to satisfy requirements

Kinesiology (2 hours)

Select 2 credit hours from the Kinesiology (90) Core

Additional Requirements (18-19 hours)

ACCT 2301 - Principles of Accounting I - Financial
ACCT 2302 - Principles of Accounting II - Managerial
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics
MATH 1325 - Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences II (Business Calculus)
Choose 1 from the following list:
MATH 1442 - Elementary Statistical Methods
ENGL 2311 - Technical Writing
or Foreign Language or other requirements of transfer institution

Notes:

A course may be used only once to fulfill degree requirements.

Check with the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer to ensure that courses taken at NVC are the courses that will apply to the appropriate degree.

It is recommended that international business majors select at least 2 semesters of a foreign language.

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