Business Administration, A.S.
Daytona Beach, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 11,960 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* $398.65 per credit hour | application fee: $50 for international students
Introduction
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.
Embedded A.S. Certificates
- Business Management
- Business Operations - Entrepreneurship
Mission
The mission of the Business Administration A.S. degree program is to prepare students for entry-level employment in management or administration through an innovative curriculum that emphasizes student success, promotes diversity, and provides the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and skills needed to meet local industry needs.
Description
The program offers specialization areas in General Business, Management, Marketing, and Risk Management & Insurance. Students who have 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.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
DSC Foundation Scholarship
The Daytona State College Foundation is proud to offer scholarships to currently enrolled and incoming students at Daytona State College. We have simplified the application process by inviting you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a Foundation application. Your eligibility will be determined by the information you provide, so please take time to provide as much information as possible.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
More scholarship opportunities are available requiring an additional application are also available! Keep reading to find out more.
How do I get a scholarship?
Apply in 4 Easy Steps
- Complete the FAFSA® with the DSC code, 001475.
- Write a brief statement in a format you can copy and paste into the DSC Foundation Scholarship application. The statement should focus on your educational and career goals and requires 150 to 300 words. Be sure to spell and grammar check your statement, then save it in a folder to insert it into the DSC Foundation Scholarship application.
- Complete the DSC Foundation Scholarship application. It can be completed in more than one session, but be sure you click ‘Save and Continue’ before logging out. Once complete, click the ‘Submit’ button, and then it's our turn.
- Upload a thank you letter and headshot within 10 days if you receive an email stating you received a DSC Foundation Scholarship.
Curriculum
General Education Core - 15 Credits
Communication (3 credits)
- ENC1101 Introduction to Composition (3 Credits)
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
- STA2023 Elementary Statistics (3 Credits)
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
- AST1002 Astronomy (3 Credits)
- BSC1005 Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) (3 Credits)
- CHM1020 Chemistry in Society (3 Credits)
- EVR2001 Introduction to Environmental Science (3 Credits)
- PHY1020 Conceptual Physics (3 Credits)
Humanities Core (3 credits)
- ARH1000 Art Appreciation (3 Credits)
- HUM2020 Introduction to Humanities (3 Credits)
- LIT2000 Literature and Culture (3 Credits)
- MUL1010 Music Appreciation (3 Credits)
- PHI2010 Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credits)
- THE1000 Theatre Appreciation (3 Credits)
Social Science Core (3 Credits)
- AMH2020 United States History 1865 to Present (3 Credits)
- POS2041 American Federal Government (3 Credits)
Program Specific Courses (30 credits)
- ACG2021 Principles of Financial Accounting (3 Credits)
- BUL2241 Business Law I (3 Credits)
- GEB1011 Introduction to Business (3 Credits)
- GEB2430 Ethics and Social Responsibility (3 Credits)
- GEB2351 International Business (3 Credits)
- ECO2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 Credits)
- ISM2000 Business Information Processing (3 Credits)
- MAN2021 Principles of Management (3 Credits)
- MAR2011 Principles of Global Marketing (3 Credits)
- SBM2000 Small Business Management (3 Credits)
Program Elective: Accounting or Finance (3 credits)
- ACG2071 Principles of Managerial Accounting (3 Credits)
- APA1111 Office Accounting I (3 Credits)
- FIN1100 Personal Financial Planning (3 Credits)
- FIN2000 Principles of Finance (3 Credits)
Specialization: General Business (12 credits)
- MAR2101 Social Media Marketing (3 Credits)
- MAR2321 Advertising (3 Credits)
- MAR2720 Digital Marketing (3 Credits)
- MKA2021 Building Selling Relationships (3 Credits)
- MNA2161 Customer Service Management (3 Credits)
- MNA2345 Supervision of Personnel (3 Credits)
- QMB1001 Business Math (3 Credits)
Management Specialization (12 credits)
- MKA2021 Building Selling Relationships (3 Credits)
- MNA2161 Customer Service Management (3 Credits)
- ECO2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3 Credits)
- QMB1001 Business Math (3 Credits)
Marketing Specialization (12 credits)
- MAR2101 Social Media Marketing (3 Credits)
- MAR2321 Advertising (3 Credits)
- MAR2720 Digital Marketing (3 Credits)
- MNA2161 Customer Service Management (3 Credits)
Risk Management & Insurance Specialization (12 credits)
- RMI2001 Principles of Risk Management and Insurance (3 Credits)
- RMI2110 Personal Insurance Planning (3 Credits)
- RMI2212 Personal and Business Property Insurance (3 Credits)
- MKA2021 Building Selling Relationships (3 Credits)
Year 1
1st Semester
- ENC1101 Introduction to Composition (3 Credits)
- GEB1011 Introduction to Business (3 Credits)
- ISM2000 Business Information Processing (3 Credits)
- Accounting or Finance Elective (3 Credits)
- Specialization Elective (3 Credits)
2nd Semester
- MAR2011 Principles of Global Marketing (3 Credits)
- SBM2000 Small Business Management (3 Credits)
- Mathematics (3 Credits)
- Specialization Elective (3 Credits)
- Specialization Elective (3 Credits)
Summer Semester
- Natural Sciences Core (3 Credits)
- Humanities Core (3 Credits)
Year 2
1st Semester
- ACG2021 Principles of Financial Accounting (3 Credits)
- Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2020 or POS2041) (3 Credits)
- GEB2351 International Business (3 Credits)
- MAN2021 Principles of Management (3 Credits)
2nd Semester
- Specialization Elective (3 Credits)
- ECO2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 Credits)
- BUL2241 Business Law I (3 Credits)
- GEB2430 Ethics and Social Responsibility (3 Credits)
Program Outcome
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Generate effective communication of ideas, concepts, and terminology.
- Identify ethical concerns through social responsibility.
- Explain how economic theories impact businesses and consumers.
- Apply business-related theories to problems, cases, or research papers.
- Create business documentation using appropriate software.
- Prepare financial information for management-related decisions.
- Formulate a company marketing plan using marketing concepts.
- Develop a business plan for a new business venture.
Risk Management & Insurance Specialization
Students who complete 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.
- RMI 2001 - Principles of Risk Management & Insurance
- RMI2110 - Personal Insurance Planning
- RMI 2212 - Personal & Business Property Insurance
Career Opportunities
The Business Administration A.S. degree program is to prepare students for entry-level employment in management or administration through an innovative curriculum that emphasizes student success, promotes diversity, and provides the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and skills needed to meet local industry needs.
Program delivery
Full-time on campus/possibility to do it online but without a visa.
English Language Requirements
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