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A.S. in Business Administration

Business Administration graduates have the knowledge and expertise to work in a variety of businesses and industries. For this reason, business administration remains one of the most popular choices for a degree. The A.S. degree in Business Administration stresses key business principles along with real world applications and is an excellent place to begin your dynamic career in business.

This degree program will provide you with a solid foundation in business as well as a clear understanding of how to successfully apply your skills in the workplace. The Business Administration degree is a smart choice because it offers a wide range of career and advancement opportunities.

Students enrolled in the Business Program at CBT College will take courses specially designed to enhance their decision making skills, management potential, and their ability to lead in any business environment. Some of these courses include: Principles of Management, Marketing, and Business Law, among others.


Program Highlights
Degree:	Associate
Length:	24 Months
Credits:	68

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Business Administration Degrees The options on where you can apply the training and skills learned in the Business Program of CBT College are virtually endless. Companies will always be in need of qualified and well trained personnel in order to successfully carry out their operations.

From service, to manufacturing, to communications, to finance, a degree in Business Administration can open the possibilities of career advancement in any industry. Whether it's managing an existing business, or starting one from scratch, CBT will equip students with the tools for success¹.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment in business careers is expected to grow 12% by the next decade” Consider this, in this tough economy, demand for a qualified job force with the right business skills and a high level of computer training are setting the standard at the hiring process as companies look to optimize and re-engineer the way they do business to remain profitable. With the right training, you can be very competitive in today’s job market².

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition

Business Administration Salary Comparison Chart:

	Entry Level	Mid Level	Senior Level
Sales Management	$29,000 – $49,000	$63,000 – $88,000	$120,000 – $166,000
Retail Management	$33,000 – $44,000	$48,000 – $64,000	$99,000 – $137,000
Accounting	$30,000 – $60,000	$41,000 – $93,750	$61,324 – $358,750
Finance	$25,000 – $110,000	$47,000 – $375,000	$67,000 – $1,000,000+
Human Resources	$30,000 – $32,750	$48,000 – $80,000	$75,000 – $200,000+
Hospitality Management	$31,730 – $36,688	$43,629 – $55,000	$61,000 – $75,000
Health Care Administration	$31,000 – $50,000	$41,000 – $67,000	$92,000 – $105,000
Marketing	$41,000 – $53,000	$55,000 – $74,000	$87,000 – $180,000

Note: Depends on company size, specific job and location¹. Sources: Robert Half International, PayScale.com, Wois.org, Salary.com, Vault.com, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Program Details

This is a hands-on course in which you will learn to use a computer to practice four of the most popular programs within the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access,and PowerPoint). You will learn to be an intermediate level user of the Microsoft Office Suite.

The theoretical and research contribution of the behavioral sciences to management and administration are examined and applied to selected organizational situations.

The student will be trained in the basic knowledge of record keeping procedures. General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Fixed Assets will be emphasized.

This course presents the accounting principles and concepts applicable for purchases, sales, inventory, prepaid expenses, plan assets, and accounting for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. The practice set reviews the complete operation of a small business. Prerequisites: APA1001.

This course is an introductory course reviewing the basic concepts of finance. Risk/return, valuation, time value of money, bonds, liquidity vs. Profitability, portfolio effect, and financial leverage will be discussed.

The student will use a Computerized Accounting System, “QuickBooks Pro” in order to help manage a business using a General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, and Inventory. Prerequisite: APA1801

The business capstone course will assess the student’s success in the study of the body of course work in the program. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of and application of the program’s goals and competencies. In the course students will focus on business strategies, ethics, and problem solving. Students will be required to submit a portfolio project

This course examines contemporary models geared toward the development of strategies, planning, and control of organizations. The strategy implemented by firms to enter and to sustain in a competitive business environment will be introduced in this course. Specific topics will include Porters Five Force Model, SWOT, and core competencies / strategic intent.

Introduction to economic analysis of individual units households, and firms. Operation of markets; supply and demand analysis.

Students will be introduced to fundamental management principles, concepts of behavioral sciences, management processes, resources and organizational structure.

Major aspects of the global business environment will be covered in this course. The common aspects and activities of international business, along with the diversity among the global markets will be examined. Major world markets such as: U.S., Japan, Germany, England, Italy, France, China, India, Brazil, and Russia will be reviewed.

The course is the study of law as it affects business with coverage of agency, business organizations, and government regulations, property, and other special topics.

This course is an introduction to Principles of Marketing. In these twenty chapters, you will learn basic concepts of Marketing, customer relationships, creation of customer value, customer equity, understanding customer’s needs, designing customer-driven marketing strategies and programs, capturing value for the firm, major Marketing Trends and forces affecting customer’s perceptions.

General Education Courses

This course will allow students to develop an understanding of good, college level writing with an emphasis on exposition and the research essay. Oral and written communications of impressions and judgments concerning assigned readings in the essay and allied genre are required. There is stress on the building of an active vocabulary and on correct sentence and paragraph structure. Prerequisites/Co-Requisites: None

The student will demonstrate: an understanding of the general concepts of relation and function and specifically of polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions; the ability to solve system of equations by utilizing matrices and determinants; and the ability to solve practical problems using algebra.

This course will allow students to develop an understanding and appreciation of imaginative literature in its various genre and periods and to perfect composition and research skills at the college and university level. The student will learn how to read imaginative literature for profit and delight and how to write essays and research papers effectively. There will be assigned readings in poetry, prose and drama, the perfection of writing skills developed in ENG101 and papers and examinations on assigned readings. Prerequisite: ENC1100

The course includes theories and practices in oral communication and speech writing, and the process of oral communication in all types of organizations. Students will learn the fundamentals of effective oral communication, with an emphasis on delivering effective presentations. This course will cover skills and techniques for planning and delivering a presentation, overcoming anxiety, and working with various audiences.

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A.S. in Business Administration

CTS1060 | Microsoft Technology Applications

MNA1110 | Organizational Behavior

APA1001 | Accounting Fundamentals I

APA1801 | Accounting Fundamentals II

FIN2001 | Principles of Finance

APA1146 | Computerized Accounting - QuickBooks

GEB2930 | Business Administration Capstone

MAN2032 | Strategy for Business

ECO2023 | Microeconomics

MNA2012 | Principles of Management

GEB2350 | International Business

BUL2132 | Business Law

MKA2000 | Marketing

ENC1100 | English Composition I

MAC1100 | College Algebra

ENC1106 | English Composition II

SPC1013 | Speech