Business Administration - Associate of Business (Major Code - BUSG)

The Business Administration Associate of Business degree prepares students for transfer to a university program in management, marketing, or general business. It also trains them for direct employment in the business world. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Explain the process of maintaining proper accounting records for a business and demonstrate the skills required to maintain such records. 
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret and communicate a business' financial information. 
  • Examine legal and ethical issues from the perspective of a business manager or owner. 
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the direct issues related to the economic conditions in America and other countries.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (AGEC-B) 35 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

ENG 102English CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

Mathematics 3-5 credits

MAT 212Calculus for BusinessSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

OR

MAT 220Calculus ISUN courseThis course may be offered online

5

Laboratory Sciences 8 credits

Arts 3 credits

Humanities 3 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits

ECN 201Principles of MacroeconomicsSUN courseThis course may be offered onlineIntensive writing course

3

AND

ECN 202Principles of MicroeconomicsSUN courseThis course may be offered onlineIntensive writing course

3

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 120Introduction to Information SystemsSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

General Education Electives 1-3 credits

General education electives must be chosen from the general education list. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.

Six credits of arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, or general education electives must be chosen from the current listing of intensive writing courses. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.

CORE CURRICULUM 27 CREDITS

BUS 109Survey of BusinessThis course may be offered online

3

BUS 167Business CommunicationsThis course may be offered online

3

BUS 172Quantitative Methods in BusinessThis course may be offered online

3

BUS 201Financial AccountingSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

BUS 202Managerial AccountingSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

BUS 219Business StatisticsSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

BUS 233The Legal Environment of BusinessThis course may be offered online

3

CIS 181Computer ApplicationsThis course may be offered online

3

CIS 281Advanced Computer ApplicationsThis course may be offered online

3

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)

Elective courses must be transferable to the university or universities to which the student plans to transfer. See www.aztransfer.com.

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS

Students transferring to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or the University of Arizona should consult the major guides at www.aztransfer.com and see an advisor for specific transfer information.