Associate in Business, Special Requirements
The Associate in Business, Special Requirements (ABUS-SR) provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to pursue Computer Information Systems majors at Arizona`s public universities. For a comprehensive list of bachelor`s programs, visit the
aztransfer business matrix. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to accountancy, business administration, business data analytics, computer information systems, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, management, retail management, and supply chain management.
Details
Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
Degree Type
Associate in Business, Special Requirements (ABUS-SR)
Academic Plan
Associate in Business, Special Requirements (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8800
Total credits required
62
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must qualify to enter Brief Calculus by coursework or placement.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of the practice of accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, management, and marketing in the business environment. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS162AD, ECN211, ECN212, GBS205, GBS220, GBS221, MAT217, MAT218)
- Develop and implement well-structured computer programs that solve business problems. (CIS105, CIS162AD, CIS250)
- Utilize the software development lifecycle for application development. (CIS105, CIS162AD, CIS250)
- Research, locate, and evaluate business information in order to support evidence-based decisions. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS105, GBS205, [FYC], [L], [SG], [SQ])
- Critically evaluate the alternatives faced in business decision making to select the most effective and efficient solution. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS105, ECN211, GBS205, GBS220, GBS221, MAT217, MAT218, [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ])
- Analyze the impact of decisions and activities on the financial position of an organization. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS105, ECN211, GBS220, GBS221, MAT217, MAT218, [FYC], [MA])
- Create and use effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS105, GBS205, GBS220, GBS221, MAT217, MAT218, [FYC], [L], [MA])
- Recognize ethical, legal, and global dimensions in business practice and how business integrates social responsibility into operations/decision making. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS105, ECN211, ECN212, [FYC], [HU], [L], [MA], [SG], [SQ])
- Use team collaboration to solve business problems. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS105, GBS220, GBS221, MAT217, MAT218)
- Develop skills, knowledge, and habits of mind necessary to transfer to and succeed at a university or college with junior status in business. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS105, ECN211, ECN212, GBS220, GBS221, MAT217, MAT218, [HU], [SG], [SQ])
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 28-34 | |
| ACC111 | Accounting Principles I (3) AND | |
| ACC230 | Uses of Accounting Information I (3) AND | |
| ACC240 | Uses of Accounting Information II (3) | |
| OR | ||
| ACC211 | Financial Accounting (3) AND | |
| ACC212 | Managerial Accounting (3) | |
| OR | ||
| ACC111 | Accounting Principles I (3) AND | |
| ACC112 | Accounting Principles II (3) AND | |
| ACC212 | Managerial Accounting (3) | 6-9 |
| CIS162AD | C#: Level I | 3 |
| CIS250 | Management of Information Systems | 3 |
| ECN211 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| ECN212 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | |
| FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
| GBS205 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business | 3 |
| GBS221 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| GBS220 | Quantitative Methods in Business (3) OR | |
| MAT217 | Mathematical Analysis for Business (3) OR | |
| MAT218 | Mathematical Analysis for Business (4) | 3-4 |
| Students planning to attend ASU`s W.P. Carey School of Business should take MAT217 or MAT218. | ||
| AGEC-B | Credits: 29-37 | |
| A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | ||
| First-Year Composition [FYC] | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. | 3 | |
| Students intending to transfer to ASU`s W.P. Carey School of Business should take COM225 Public Speaking. | ||
| Mathematics [MA] | Credits: 3-5 | |
| MAT212 | Brief Calculus (3) OR | |
| MAT213 | Brief Calculus (4) OR | |
| Higher general education courses in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area. (3-5) | 3-5 | |
| Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 3 | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 6 | |
| Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. | 6 | |
| Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 0 | |
| Met by ECN211 and ECN212 in the Required Courses area. | ||
| Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ] | Credits: 8 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Science Quantitative [SQ] area (4) AND | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Science Quantitative [SQ] area or the Science General [SG] area (4). | 8 | |
| Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-6 | |
| These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | ||
| Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| 0-3 | ||
| Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation. | 0-3 | |
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | ||
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0 | |
| Not required | ||
| Oral Communication | Credits: 0 | |
| None | ||
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0 | |
| None | ||
Course Area Key
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 62 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. | ||
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