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Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration The mission of the AAS Degree in Business Administration is to prepare student in the fundamentals, principles, techniques and skills essential to the theory and effective practice of business. The AAS Degree program includes core BUS requirements, elective requirements, and general education requirements. The total requirement is 90 quarter credits and normally takes 60 weeks to complete. Students should note that not all courses are offered each term. This degree is available online as well as in the classroom! Using Stratford's state-of-the-art distance education platform, you can complete your Business Administration Associate Degree anywhere, anytime. The online program has been structured to provide one-on-one communication with your instructor. In addition, students work with their peers online in a collaborative fashion to complete projects. This type of interaction has been shown to be an effective adult learning method. Some students may opt to take some courses online with the balance being taken on campus. Others may choose to take the entire program online. The important thing is that the choice is up to the student!
Degree Overview
Core Requirements
Elective Requirements
Arts and Sciences Requirements
Introduction to Business - BUS100
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None
This course provides a background on business and management. Students will discuss human relations, organizational structure, communications, technology in business, and strategic planning.
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Principles of Accounting I - BUS112
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None
This course is an introduction to the basics of accounting procedures. Topics include, accounting techniques and cycles, billings, balance sheets, and financial statements.
Sales and Marketing - BUS120
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None
This course introduces the student to effective methods for marketing products and services. Direct mail, print time and other advertising techniques are discussed. Problem solving relative to customer relations is addressed. Consumer profiled, organizational personalities, and demographics are presented as components of market research and analysis.
Principles of Accounting II - BUS122
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: BUS112
This course expands the students knowledge of preparing balance sheets and financial statements. The student will prepare general ledger entries, prepare payroll, and discuss budget control.
Principles of Management - BUS135
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None
This course presents management theory and the functions of planning, organizing, directing, staffing and controlling. This course also focuses on the application of management principles to realistic work-related situations.
Business Law - BUS200
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: Student must take any 100 level course beforehand
This course is an introductory to law and ethics and outlines the ethical responsibilities managers face when conducting business. This course includes vulnerability to lawsuits and litigation. American and international perspective and interpretations of laws and ethical standards are discussed.
Human Resource Management - BUS210
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: BUS100 or Equivalent
This introductory course concentrates on human resource management issues confronting organizations. These issues include organizational practices and legal aspects of recruitment, selection, training, orientation, and performance appraisals. Labor relations are discussed.
Business Communications - BUS220
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None
This course prepares the student for communication in the workplace. The student will prepare memorandums, letters, proposals, presentations, newsletters, and flyers. Discussions will focus on information exchange in and outside of the organization. Students presentations will be critiqued on message intended and message received.
Operations Management - BUS235
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: BUS100 or Equivalent
This course addresses the management of operations in manufacturing and service organizations. Diverse activities such as production process, raw materials purchase, scheduling, and quality control will be discussed.
International Business - BUS240
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: BUS100 or Equivalent
This course discusses how the global economic, political , and cultural environment affects domestic and international businesses, international operations and dependency, and public policy decisions.
Principles of Economics - BUS250
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: BUS100 or Equivalent
This course examines supply and demand, market demand and elasticity, cost theory, market structures, pricing theory, and consumer behavior. Regulation, antitrust policy, and income distribution are also discussed.
