2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 20, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Associate of Science in Business


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The Associate of Science in Business is designed for students who are planning to transfer to a four- year institution to obtain a bachelor’s degree in the field of business. The following schools accept this completed degree in its entirety: Arkansas State University, Arkansas Tech University, Henderson State University, Harding University, University of Central Arkansas, University of Arkansas Fort Smith, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Arkansas Monticello, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, and Southern Arkansas University.

Program Learning Outcomes:
Communication: Students will demonstrate written communication skills appropriate for business situations. Students will create and effectively deliver oral presentations that are concise and informative and conduct research appropriate to the task at hand.
Quantitative Reasoning and Financial Analysis Skills: students will demonstrate the ability to perform basic financial analysis.
Competency in Discipline: students will demonstrate ability to apply theories and methods to the solution of common types of problems related to their academic field.
Global Perspectives: students will demonstrate an understanding of global dimensions of business including socio-culture, political-legal, technological, and economic environments.

English/Communications


Complete all (9 credit hours)

Mathematics


Complete all (6 credit hours)

Lab Sciences


Complete all (8 credit hours)

Literature


Complete one (3 credit hours)

Fine Arts Electives


Complete one (3 credit hours)

History/Government


Complete one (3 credit hours)

Social Science


Complete two (6 credit hours) Courses chosen below must not have been completed in History/Government above.

Total 62 Credit Hours


*Please see the chart below to select the appropriate elective.

Institutional Directed Elective Requirements


Institution Directed Elective
Arkansas State University Business Communication
Arkansas Tech University Introduction to Business
Harding University Introduction to Business
Henderson State University Introduction to Business
University of Central Arkansas Business Communication
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Business Communication
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Introduction to Business
University of Arkansas at Monticello Introduction to Business
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Introduction to Business
Southern Arkansas University Business Communication

Students who plan on transferring to University of Arkansas - Fayetteville should meet with a business advisor and follow the appropriate 2+2 agreement.

 

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