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General Business (AAS)

Prepare for career entry or advancement in accounting, business, management and marketing. Students develop knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in todays dynamic business environment. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø offers Associate of Applied Science degrees for direct entry into the business world or an Associate of Business degree that transfers to four-year institutions.

Please see the Associate of Applied Science page for a list of all courses filling general education requirements.

The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science Business degree is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to be a successful manager.

Students will be able to:

  • Articulate and demonstrate their personal employment related knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Evaluate the impact of various economic systems and policies.
  • Summarize, record, analyze, interpret and communicate accounting and financial information for decision-making.
  • Devise, implement and evaluate managerial decisions, actions and outcomes.
  • Apply technology to aid in communications and decision-making.
  • Present research, data, analysis and conclusions through written and oral means.
  • Describe the changing landscape of the global market and its impact on the United States.
  • Summarize the impact of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues within contemporary business.
  • Develop business, financial and marketing plans for established and emerging businesses.

Required Courses


Course Title Units
Total Requirements 60 Units
Core Business Requirements 24 Units
BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3
BUS 273 Business Law I 3
BUS 299 Business Capstone 3
ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECON 103 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
IS 101 Introduction to Information Systems 3
or IS 201 Computer Applications  
MGT 201 Principles of Management 3
MKT 210 Marketing Principles 3
Accounting Requirements 6 Units
ACC 201 Financial Accounting 3
&
      ACC 135 Bookkeeping I 3
      or ACC 202* Managerial Accounting 3
Business Electives - IN THREE DIFFERENT AREAS 15 Units
Any Accounting, Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, Marketing or Real Estate Courses
General Education Requirements 15 Units
English/Communications Requirement:
Recommended: BUS 107, BUS 108;
or ENG 101*, ENG 102*; Must include a writing course
6
Mathematics Requirement 3
Science Requirement 3
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirement 3
*Recommended for students who plan to transfer and enroll in a bachelor's degree program.

Suggested Course Sequence


GENERAL BUSINESS - Associate of Applied Science
ON CAMPUS
First Semester Units Third Semester Units
ACC 135 or ACC 201 3 BUS 273 3
BUS 101 3 U.S./NV Constitution 3
BUS 107 or ENG 101 3 Business Elective 3
IS 101 or IS 201 3 Science 3
ECON 102 3    
Second Semester Units Fourth Semester Units
ACC 201 or ACC 202 3 Business Electives 9
BUS 108 or ENG 102 3 BUS 299 3
BUS 115 or MATH 120 3 MKT 210 3
ECON 103 3    
MGT 201 3    
GENERAL BUSINESS - Associate of Applied Science
ONLINE
First Semester Units Third Semester Units
ACC 135 or ACC 201 3 MKT 210 3
BUS 101 3 U.S./NV Constitution 3
BUS 108 or ENG 101 3 Business Elective 3
IS 101 or IS 201 3 Science 3
ECON 102 3    
Second Semester Units Fourth Semester Units
ACC 201 or ACC 202 3 Business Electives 9
BUS 107 or ENG 102 3 BUS 273 3
BUS 115 or MATH 120 3 BUS 299 3
ECON 103 3    
MGT 201 3