Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 205900 - Catalog 2024/2025
John Weiss, Assistant Chair, 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 offers specialization areas in General Business, Management, Marketing, and Risk Management & Insurance. Students who have successfully completed the A.S. program with the Risk Management & Insurance specialization and/or completed the three (RMI) 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 licensing and background testing requirements 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 the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Additional Completion Requirements
- Program specific and prerequistie courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.
General Education Courses
General Education Core - 15 Credits
Communication (3 credits)
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
MAC1105: Students seeking to transfer to Bachelor's program are encouraged to take this course.
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
| AST1002 | Astronomy | 3 |
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3 |
| CHM1020 | Chemistry in Society | 3 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| PHY1020 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Social Science Core (3 Credits)
Choose One Course
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3 |
AMH2010, AMH2020, POS2041: These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement.
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 (30 credits)
Program Specific courses require a "C" or better.
| ACG2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUL2241 | Business Law I | 3 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| GEB2430 | Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 |
| GEB2351 | International Business | 3 |
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 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.
Program Elective: Accounting or Finance (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Specialization: General Business (12 credits)
Choose Four Courses
Specialization: Management (12 credits)
Choose All Courses
Specialization: Marketing (12 credits)
Choose All Courses
Specialization: Risk Management & Insurance (12 credits)
Choose All Courses
| RMI2001 | Principles of Risk Management and Insurance | 3 |
| RMI2110 | Personal Insurance Planning | 3 |
| RMI2212 | Personal and Business Property Insurance | 3 |
| MKA2021 | Building Selling Relationships | 3 |
RMI2001 is a pre-requisite for both RMI2110 and RMI2212.
Students that successfully complete the A.S. program with the Risk Management & Insurance specialization may qualify for an exam waiver for the 2-15 Health and Life, 4-40 Customer Representative, and the 20-44 Personal Lines licenses. For additional information on licensing, please review the State of Florida licensing and background testing requirements.
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3 |
| Accounting or Finance Elective | 3 |
| Specialization Elective | 3 |
ISM2000: Will utilize the latest Microsoft Suite as designated by the course syllabus.
2nd Semester
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Specialization Elective | 3 |
| Specialization Elective | 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.
Summer Semester
| Natural Sciences Core | 3 |
| Humanities Core | 3 |
Year 2
1st Semester
| ACG2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041) | 3 |
| GEB2351 | International Business | 3 |
| MAN2021 | Principles of Management | 3 |
2nd Semester
| Specialization Elective | 3 |
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BUL2241 | Business Law I | 3 |
| GEB2430 | Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60