Business Administration (AA&S)

Program Info

Minimum credits: 60
Length: 4 semesters (2 years) if suggested full-time course sequence is followed

Transfer Opportunities:

Admission requirements vary by institution. Students are urged to familiarize themselves with the requirements of the college to which they intend to transfer and plan course selections with their DCC advisor. To learn more, visit danville.edu/transfer

This degree is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year university to study Business Administration, Accounting, Business Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or Management. Students have sufficient flexibility to select courses appropriate to the requirements of their intended transfer institution. Students should complete a DCC program comparable to the first two years of the program at the transfer institution. DCC is accredited by Alpha Beta Gamma International Business Honor Society to initiate members into the honor society for business and related disciplines. For more information, refer to www.abg.org.

Program Description

The Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year university to study business administration, accounting, business information systems, economics, finance, marketing, or management. Students have sufficient flexibility to select courses appropriate to the requirements of their intended transfer institution. Students should complete a DCC program comparable to the first two years of the program at the transfer institution as admission requirements vary by institution.

Program Outcomes: Graduates will be able to:

• Discuss the ethical, legal, and regulatory parameters of business.
• Calculate, compile, and analyze business data for problem-solving.
• Analyze appropriate current and emerging technologies to support business functions.
• Use verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills effectively.
• Use critical thinking skills in problem analysis.
• Explain economic and social issues and their impact on the business environment.