Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 205900 - Catalog 2020/2021
Jackson Musyimi, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3261, Jackson.Musyimi@daytonastate.edu
John Weiss, 386-506-3792, John.Weiss@daytonastate.edu
School of Business Administration, 386-506-4227
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Business Administration A.S. degree program is to prepare students for entry-level employment in management or administration through innovative curriculum that emphasizes student success, promotes diversity, and provides the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and skills needed to meet local industry needs.
Description:
This program provides a solid foundation in business administration principles and the basic techniques and skills for efficient and effective management of businesses. Specific courses will utilize the latest Microsoft Suite as designated by the course syllabus. Graduates learn marketing, finance, accounting, management, human relations, business law, and entrepreneurial skills.
The program also provides a specialization in Risk Management & Insurance that prepares students for entry-level jobs in the insurance industry. Students who have successfully completed the A.S. program with the three (3) insurance course sequence will qualify for an exam waiver for the 2-15 Health and Life, 4-40 Customer Representative, and the 20-44 Personal Lines licenses.
Note: Please review the State of Florida statutes on insurance licensing prior to enrollment.
Graduates of this program are eligible to be enrolled in Daytona State College, Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management program. Call (386) 506-4BAS or email BASinfo@daytonastate.edu for details.
AS Certificates That Lead To This Degree:
The following AS Certificates are embedded within this degree: Business Management - 091600; Business Operations - Entrepreneurship - 091300. You may pursue the AS degree and also earn the AS certificates while completing the requirements for the degree, or pursue the AS certificates to develop or upgrade your skills. Contact your faculty or academic advisor for details and course options.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Generate effective communication of ideas, concepts and terminology.
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Identify ethical concerns through social responsibility.
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Explain how economic theories impact businesses and consumers.
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Apply business related theories to problems, cases, or research papers.
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Create business documentation using appropriate software.
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Prepare financial information for management-related decisions.
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Formulate a company marketing plan using marketing concepts.
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Develop a business plan for a new business venture.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing their FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.gov. For more information on grants, loads and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at http://www.daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the may Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: http://daytonastate.edu/scholarships.
General Education Courses
General Education Core - 24 Credits
Communication (9 credits)
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| ENC1102 | Writing with Research | 3 |
| SPC2608 | Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills | 3 |
Mathematics (6 credits)
Choose Two Courses
MAC1105, STA2023: Students seeking to transfer to Bachelor's program are encouraged to complete an additional math core requirement. Check with the institution to determine their requirement.
Humanities (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Social Science (6 Credits)
Choose Two Courses
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
Program Specific courses require a "C" or better.
| ACG2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACG2071 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUL2241 | Business Law I | 3 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| GEB2430 | Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 |
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3 |
| MAN2021 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3 |
ISM2000: Will utilize the latest Microsoft Suite as designated by the course syllabus.
Accounting or Finance Elective (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Business Elective (6 credits)
Choose Two Courses
Risk Management & Insurance Elective (9 credits)
Choose All Courses
| RMI2001 | Principles of Risk Management and Insurance | 3 |
| RMI2110 | Personal Insurance Planning | 3 |
| RMI2212 | Personal and Business Property Insurance | 3 |
RMI2001 is a pre-requisite for both RMI2110 and RMI2212.
Students seeking the Risk Management & Insurance specialization must take the three (3) RMI courses in lieu of the Accounting/Finance Elective courses and the Business Elective courses.
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3 |
| AND | |
| Accounting or Finance Elective 3.00 | 3 |
| OR | |
| RMI2001 | Principles of Risk Management and Insurance | 3 |
Students seeking the Risk Management & Insurance specialization must take the three (3) RMI courses in lieu of the Accounting/Finance Elective course and the Business Elective courses.
2nd Semester
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| First Math Core | 3 |
| AND | |
| Business Elective (1 of 2) 3.00 | 3 |
| Business Elective (1 of 2) 3.00 | 3 |
| OR | |
| RMI2110 | Personal Insurance Planning | 3 |
| RMI2212 | Personal and Business Property Insurance | 3 |
SBM2000: Will utilize the latest Microsoft Suite as designated by the course syllabus.
Students seeking the Risk Management & Insurance specialization must take the three (3) RMI courses in lieu of the Accounting/Finance Elective course and the Business Elective courses.
Summer Semester
| SPC2608 | Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills | 3 |
| Humanities Core | 3 |
Year 2
1st Semester
| ACG2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ENC1102 | Writing with Research | 3 |
| Second Math Core | 3 |
| MAN2021 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
2nd Semester
| ACG2071 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| BUL2241 | Business Law I | 3 |
| GEB2430 | Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Upon completion of this degree, students are eligible to apply and receive both the 091300 Business Operations-Entrepreneurship and the 091600 Business Management Certificates.
*If the sample program of study is followed, students may earn certificate 091300 after completing two semesters.