Business Administration AS
67.5 Total CreditsExclusively a transfer program, individuals should look at Business Administration if preparing for a 4-year degree in the same field. Transfer agreements as listed under "where our graduates go" assure easy access to 4-year programs.
Goals & Outcomes
To prepare the students to enter an institution of higher learning.
- Graduates transfer to a higher educational institution with the appropriate number of SUNY general educational courses.
To prepare the students to interact effectively within a diverse business population.
- Students will interact effectively within a diverse student population by completing collaborative projects.
To prepare the student to communicate effectively.
- Students will communicate appropriately with instructors and peers through written or oral assignments.
- Students will visually and graphically communicate through presentations and/or projects.
To train students to solve business problems.
- Students will demonstrate the use of computers as a problem solving and communications tool.
- Students shall analyze and solve accounting problems.
To introduce students to a variety of international business scenarios.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of worldwide issues related to business.
To have students understand that business decisions are based on systematic processes such as accounting systems, MIS, and the economic way of thinking.
- Students will be able to summarize, report, and interpret financial data.
- Students will recognize the language of business.
- Students will illustrate the ability to locate and analyze data.
- Students will use the scientific method to solve business and economic problems.
To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.
- Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
- Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.
First Semester17.5 Credits
ED100 College Seminar 1 cr
College Seminar is an opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to improve the chances for success in the college environment. General College procedures, the fundamental notions of time management and study skills, and the specific responsibilities of today's students in a variety of local and global environments are discussed. One or more collaborative projects will be an integral part of the course. Corequisites: The course must be taken in the student's first thirty hours of study. General first year courses would usually be taken at the same time.
EN101 English 1: Composition 3 cr
English 1 is a composition course. By focusing on several kinds of writing--self expressive, informative, argumentative/persuasive, and others--it teaches the student to produce the clear, correct and effective prose required in a wide variety of professions and occupations. Class meetings are a blend of lecture and discussion with frequent in-class writing activities. Conferences may be required. Readings are studied as models of good writing and for the ideas they contain. There are eight writing assignments altogether, including an in-class essay, a research-based assignment, and a business writing assignment. Prerequisites: Appropriate evaluation on the placement test writing sample, or successful completion of EN099 Introduction to College English, or successful completion of SL116 ESL4 Advanced Composition, or permission of Humanities Department Head or course instructor.
AC115 Financial Accounting 3 cr
This course is the first of a sequence that explores fundamental accounting principles, concepts, and practices as a basis for the preparation, understanding, and interpretation of accounting information. It covers the complete accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses through the adjustment and closing of the books and the preparation of the income statement, the statement of owner equity, and the balance sheet.The details of accounting for cash, receivables, inventory, long-lived assets, and current liabilities are investigated.
IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1 3 cr
This course provides knowledge of relevant computer skills and a solid foundation in the terminology and concepts of computer technology. Experience is provided with a variety of microcomputer software applications, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphics, file management, and integrated software. Concepts and terms focus on preparing for a technologically oriented society and using the computer as a tool for productivity, research, and communication.
Social Science Elective 3cr
AN101 Biological Anthropology 3 cr
This course presents the biological and evolutionary history of humans. Basic concepts of evolutionary theory, human genetics, human biological adaptation and diversity, and the hominid fossil record are explored. It includes the behavior and ecology of living non-human primates.
PY101 Introduction to General Psychology 3 cr
This course is designed to introduce students to the many and varied facets of psychology. Emphasis throughout the course will be on interactions of individuals in their cultural, social and economic environments as determined by their cognitive, behavioral and emotional experiences and training.
SO101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
SO101 is an introductory sociology course. Its main objective is not to make sociologists, but rather to give an understanding of and a feeling for the society in which we live. The concepts and theories discussed in this course relate to humanity, its culture and society, to those forces which contribute to the smooth operation of this society as well as those forces which contribute to conflict and social problems. Key topics include culture, socialization, stratification, population and patterns of social organization. Various forms of media will be used to present the topics of this course.
AN101 Biological Anthropology 3 cr
This course presents the biological and evolutionary history of humans. Basic concepts of evolutionary theory, human genetics, human biological adaptation and diversity, and the hominid fossil record are explored. It includes the behavior and ecology of living non-human primates.
AN102 Cultural Anthropology 3 cr
This course examines the cultural evolution of humans in a cross-cultural perspective. It includes the study of kinship, marriage, family, political and economic organization, the arts, and the individual in society. It covers the historical background of development of the discipline, research methods, and concepts proposed by various schools of anthropological thought.
HI101 History of Civilization 1 3 cr
This course introduces the nature and study of history, and covers the emergence and development of Eurasian civilization to about 1500 A.D. in the Near East, India, China, Europe, the Western Hemisphere, and Africa. Attention is given to religion in these civilizations and on the rise of the West to a position of world power during the Middle Ages.
HI102 History of Civilization 2 3 cr
This course presents the biological and evolutionary history of humans. Basic concepts of evolutionary theory, human genetics, human biological adaptation and diversity, and the hominid fossil record are explored. It includes the behavior and ecology of living non-human primates.
Mathematics
Option 1:
MA139 College Algebra 4 cr
This course emphasizes algebraic manipulations and problem solving. Topics include equations and inequalities; systems of equations; factoring; radical and rational expressions; linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and, their graphs. Applications are selected from business, economics, and the natural sciences. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA115 Intermediate Mathematics.
MA140 Calculus for Business and Social Science 4 cr
This course is for those whose programs do not require the Calculus sequence. Topics include an intuitive study of limits, and the analytic geometry, differentiation and integration of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and power functions. Applications are selected from business, economics, and the social sciences. Prerequisite: MA139 College Algebra.
Option 2:
MA140 Calculus for Business and Social Science 4 cr
This course is for those whose programs do not require the Calculus sequence. Topics include an intuitive study of limits, and the analytic geometry, differentiation and integration of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and power functions. Applications are selected from business, economics, and the social sciences. Prerequisite: MA139 College Algebra.
MA150 Precalculus 4 cr
This course prepares students for calculus through a study of the properties and graphs of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Topics include an introduction to mathematical argument and conic sections. Emphasis is placed on the function concept and the appropriate use of the language of mathematics. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA125 College Algebra & Trigonometry.
Option 3:
MA150 Precalculus 4 cr
This course prepares students for calculus through a study of the properties and graphs of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Topics include an introduction to mathematical argument and conic sections. Emphasis is placed on the function concept and the appropriate use of the language of mathematics. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA125 College Algebra & Trigonometry.
MA151 Calculus 1 4 cr
This is the first in a sequence of three courses in analytic geometry and calculus for students intending to transfer to programs requiring a thorough background in calculus. Topics include limits and continuity, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, and indefinite and definite integration. Applications are included. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA150 Precalculus.
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Second Semester16.5 Credits
EN102 English 2: Ideas & Values in Literature 3 cr
This course seeks to deepen the students' understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in both imaginative literature and a full-length book of non-fiction. To this end, students use and develop critical thinking and language skills. They do so mainly in their attempts to raise and answer questions in their readings, discussions, and expository writing tasks, which may include exploratory writing, an academic journal, reports and essays. A library-oriented research project is required. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1: Composition or EN105 English Composition for Speakers of Other Languages
AC116 Accounting 2 3 cr
This course is the second of a sequence that explores fundamental accounting principles, concepts, and practices as a basis for the preparation, understanding, and interpretation of accounting information. It covers corporate equity (including the statement of retained earnings), long-term debt, time-value concepts, capital budgeting, cost-volume-profit analysis, and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: AC115 Accounting 1.
BM115 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr
This course studies the theory and operation of the economy and how government attempts to achieve domestic and international economic goals using monetary and fiscal policies. Topics include are: the nature of economics, the economizing problem, capitalism and the circular-flow, overview of the public sector, measuring output and income, macroeconomic instability, aggregate demand and supply, Keynesian employment theory, fiscal policy and its applications, money, banking, and monetary policy applications, and international trade and finance.
IS102 Computer Applications & Concepts 2 3 cr
This course increases knowledge and productivity with the personal computer. Students gain knowledge of hardware and software and, by working with popular business applications software packages, increase their overall computer competency. The course emphasizes the use of the computer in the management of information. Areas of study include the MS DOS operating system, WINDOWS operating environment, sharing files among applications, incorporating graphics, report generation, and communications. Current computing issues such as computer ethics, computer crime and security are discussed. Pre-requisite: IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1 or permission of Department Head.
Mathematics
Option 1:
MA139 College Algebra 4 cr
This course emphasizes algebraic manipulations and problem solving. Topics include equations and inequalities; systems of equations; factoring; radical and rational expressions; linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and, their graphs. Applications are selected from business, economics, and the natural sciences. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA115 Intermediate Mathematics.
MA140 Calculus for Business and Social Science 4 cr
This course is for those whose programs do not require the Calculus sequence. Topics include an intuitive study of limits, and the analytic geometry, differentiation and integration of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and power functions. Applications are selected from business, economics, and the social sciences. Prerequisite: MA139 College Algebra.
Option 2:
MA140 Calculus for Business and Social Science 4 cr
This course is for those whose programs do not require the Calculus sequence. Topics include an intuitive study of limits, and the analytic geometry, differentiation and integration of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and power functions. Applications are selected from business, economics, and the social sciences. Prerequisite: MA139 College Algebra.
MA150 Precalculus 4 cr
This course prepares students for calculus through a study of the properties and graphs of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Topics include an introduction to mathematical argument and conic sections. Emphasis is placed on the function concept and the appropriate use of the language of mathematics. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA125 College Algebra & Trigonometry.
Option 3:
MA150 Precalculus 4 cr
This course prepares students for calculus through a study of the properties and graphs of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Topics include an introduction to mathematical argument and conic sections. Emphasis is placed on the function concept and the appropriate use of the language of mathematics. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA125 College Algebra & Trigonometry.
MA151 Calculus 1 4 cr
This is the first in a sequence of three courses in analytic geometry and calculus for students intending to transfer to programs requiring a thorough background in calculus. Topics include limits and continuity, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, and indefinite and definite integration. Applications are included. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA150 Precalculus.
IS102 Computer Applications & Concepts 2 3 cr
This course increases knowledge and productivity with the personal computer. Students gain knowledge of hardware and software and, by working with popular business applications software packages, increase their overall computer competency. The course emphasizes the use of the computer in the management of information. Areas of study include the MS DOS operating system, WINDOWS operating environment, sharing files among applications, incorporating graphics, report generation, and communications. Current computing issues such as computer ethics, computer crime and security are discussed. Pre-requisite: IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1 or permission of Department Head.
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Third Semester16.5 Credits
BM110 Principles of Microeconomics 3 cr
This course studies the behavior of the individual and firm in allocating resources in a market system under various the degrees of competition. Topics include the nature of economics, scarcity choice, market pricing and applications, theory of consumer choice, business cost measurement, forms of competition, antitrust and regulations of business, factor pricing, externalities, and pollution. Poverty-income distribution, labor economics, or agricultural economics may also be discussed.
BM120 Principles of Marketing 3 cr
This course emphasizes the basic practices, concepts, and activities involved in developing a successful marketing program. Topics include buyer behavior, market identification, product development, distribution, promotion, pricing, and the uncontrollable factors (economic, social, political, legal and technological) involved in the changing marketing environment of today.
Social Science Elective
Elective based on individual's transfer goals, normally liberal arts courses taken with permission of advisor. SUNY transfers are encouraged to take an HU for FA elective, excluding BM101.
Electives
Elective based on individual's transfer goals, normally liberal arts courses taken with permission of advisor. SUNY transfers are encouraged to take an HU for FA elective, excluding BM101.
Natural Science Elective
Option 1:
CH141 General Chemistry 1 4.5 cr
This course introduces to the field of chemistry for science and engineering students. Topics include dimensional analysis, stoichiometry, periodicity, atomic structure and bonding, the states of matter, solutions, and acid and base concepts. The laboratory exercises exemplify chemical principles and develop individual problem solving abilities. The laboratory experience includes preparation of the laboratory report and notebook. Prerequisites: High School Chemistry; and an appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics 1, or MA125 College Algebra and Trigonometry.
CH142 General Chemistry 2 4.5 cr
This course is a continuation of CH141 General Chemistry 1. Topics include chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical and solution equilibrium, descriptive organic chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of elements. Prerequisite: CH141 General Chemistry 1.
Option 2:
BI101 General Biology 1 4 cr
This is the first of a two-semester course dealing with the central concepts of biology. Topics include the chemical and cellular basis of life, energy transformations, plant structure related to function, and plant reproduction. Laboratory exercises mirror lecture topics. Prerequisite: One year of laboratory science in high school or Life Science Department Head permission.
BI102 General Biology 2 4 cr
This course is a continuation of BI101 General Biology 1. Topics include classical and molecular genetics, evolutionary processes, and speciation illustrated with trends observed in the simpler animal phyla. Laboratory exercises mirror lecture topics. Prerequisite: BI101 General Biology 1 or Life Science Department Head permission.
Option 3:
PH151 General Physics 1 4 cr
This is the non-calculus physics course for technology, business administration, computer science and liberal arts and sciences students. It covers the following topics: mechanics, wave motion and heat. Prerequisite: three years of college preparatory mathematics including trigonometry.
PH152 General Physics 2 4 cr
This is a continuation of General Physics 1 and includes topics in electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics and modern physics. Prerequisite: PH151 General Physics 1.
Option 4:
GL101 Physical Geology 4 cr
Physical Geology examines the nature and properties of the materials composing the earth and the processes by which they are formed, altered and distributed. Along with these materials, the topographic features of the surface of the earth are studied relative to their formation and interpretation. In the laboratory the common rock-forming mineral and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks are examined. Basic topographic map reading and interpretation are covered relative to lecture topics. Field trips will be taken during laboratory periods.
GL102 Historical Geology 4 cr
Historical Geology is the study of earth history, both physical and biological, throughout geologic time. Proper interpretation of geologic time and the use of fossil material for time interpretation is emphasized. The laboratory includes interpretation of geologic structures, construction and interpretation of geologic maps, and identification of invertebrate fossil remains commonly found in the rock record. Field trips will be taken during laboratory periods. Prerequisite: GL101 Physical Geology or permission of the Life Science Department head.
Option 5:
PH151 General Physics 1 4 cr
This course covers the history of astronomy, the tools of the astronomer, the earth as an astronomical body, and the solar system. Laboratory sessions may be scheduled in the evening. Prerequisite: An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.
PH142 Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe 4 cr
This course covers these topics: the sun and other stars, multiple star systems, the Milky Way and other galaxies, nebulae, intergalactic material, cosmology and the evolution of stars, pulsars, and black holes. Laboratory sessions may be scheduled in the evening. Prerequisite: An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Fourth Semester16.5 Credits
MA110 Elementary Statistics 3 cr
This course introduces probability and statistics. Topics include graphs, tables, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, normal distribution, correlation and regression, probability, and inferential statistics. This course is available in two formats: lecture only, or lecture plus laboratory using technology. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.
AC131 Business Law 1 3 cr
This course investigates the application of law to societal and business relationships through a study of the concept of commercial law and its sources, the law of contracts, the law of sales, the law of agency, negotiable instruments, and secured transactions. Lecture, discussion, and case study help to develop awareness of the logic and application of the law.
Natural Science Elective
Option 1:
CH141 General Chemistry 1 4.5 cr
This course introduces to the field of chemistry for science and engineering students. Topics include dimensional analysis, stoichiometry, periodicity, atomic structure and bonding, the states of matter, solutions, and acid and base concepts. The laboratory exercises exemplify chemical principles and develop individual problem solving abilities. The laboratory experience includes preparation of the laboratory report and notebook. Prerequisites: High School Chemistry; and an appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics 1, or MA125 College Algebra and Trigonometry.
CH142 General Chemistry 2 4.5 cr
This course is a continuation of CH141 General Chemistry 1. Topics include chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical and solution equilibrium, descriptive organic chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of elements. Prerequisite: CH141 General Chemistry 1.
Option 2:
BI101 General Biology 1 4 cr
This is the first of a two-semester course dealing with the central concepts of biology. Topics include the chemical and cellular basis of life, energy transformations, plant structure related to function, and plant reproduction. Laboratory exercises mirror lecture topics. Prerequisite: One year of laboratory science in high school or Life Science Department Head permission.
BI102 General Biology 2 4 cr
This course is a continuation of BI101 General Biology 1. Topics include classical and molecular genetics, evolutionary processes, and speciation illustrated with trends observed in the simpler animal phyla. Laboratory exercises mirror lecture topics. Prerequisite: BI101 General Biology 1 or Life Science Department Head permission.
Option 3:
PH151 General Physics 1 4 cr
This is the non-calculus physics course for technology, business administration, computer science and liberal arts and sciences students. It covers the following topics: mechanics, wave motion and heat. Prerequisite: three years of college preparatory mathematics including trigonometry.
PH152 General Physics 2 4 cr
This is a continuation of General Physics 1 and includes topics in electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics and modern physics. Prerequisite: PH151 General Physics 1.
Option 4:
GL101 Physical Geology 4 cr
Physical Geology examines the nature and properties of the materials composing the earth and the processes by which they are formed, altered and distributed. Along with these materials, the topographic features of the surface of the earth are studied relative to their formation and interpretation. In the laboratory the common rock-forming mineral and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks are examined. Basic topographic map reading and interpretation are covered relative to lecture topics. Field trips will be taken during laboratory periods.
GL102 Historical Geology 4 cr
Historical Geology is the study of earth history, both physical and biological, throughout geologic time. Proper interpretation of geologic time and the use of fossil material for time interpretation is emphasized. The laboratory includes interpretation of geologic structures, construction and interpretation of geologic maps, and identification of invertebrate fossil remains commonly found in the rock record. Field trips will be taken during laboratory periods. Prerequisite: GL101 Physical Geology or permission of the Life Science Department head.
Option 5:
PH151 General Physics 1 4 cr
This course covers the history of astronomy, the tools of the astronomer, the earth as an astronomical body, and the solar system. Laboratory sessions may be scheduled in the evening. Prerequisite: An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.
PH142 Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe 4 cr
This course covers these topics: the sun and other stars, multiple star systems, the Milky Way and other galaxies, nebulae, intergalactic material, cosmology and the evolution of stars, pulsars, and black holes. Laboratory sessions may be scheduled in the evening. Prerequisite: An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.
2 Electives
Elective based on individual's transfer goals, normally liberal arts courses taken with permission of advisor. SUNY transfers are encouraged to take an HU or FA elective. Excluding BM101.
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Prerequisite
- High School Math Course A and B.
- One year of laboratory science.
- We will accept you at your current level of readiness and provide opportunities for you to be successful at the college.
