Associate in Science Degree

Business Administration Program – Business Transfer Concentration

Overview

Students in the Business Transfer concentration acquire a strong business and a solid general education foundation. It is designed to enhance a students' articulation to a four-year institution.

Note: This program is a MassTransfer eligible program.

Students who place into developmental math and/or English should begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

First Semester Credits
ENL101 M 3
COM103   3
GIT110   3
BUS100 M 3
    Behavioral & Social Science 3
Second Semester Credits
ENL102   3
ACC201   3
ECO117   3
MKT100   3
  M
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning

Each transfer college or university has their own Mathematics requirement for a Business/Management bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to research the business curriculum at the colleges/universities they would like to apply to, to see what is the appropriate mathematics course to take at 4Cs.

The Mathematics course to take at 4Cs to prepare for transfer to some of our state universities are listed below:

  • University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth requires MAT165 Finite Mathematics.
  • Bridgewater State University, Westfield State University, University of Massachusetts-Boston, and University of Massachusetts-Lowell prefer MAT175 College Algebra as a minimum requirement (more may be required when you transfer).
  • University of Massachusetts-Amherst requires MAT180 Applied Calculus at 4Cs for acceptance into the Isenberg School of Management.

For a complete listing of Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning courses, see the General Education Courses page.

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Third Semester Credits
ECO118   3
ACC202 M 3
BUS120   3
    Humanities & Fine Arts 3
    Natural or Physical Science 4
Fourth Semester Credits
BUS201   3
    Humanities & Fine Arts 3
   
Information Technology Elective

Each transfer college or university has their own Information Technology requirement for a Business/Management bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to research the business curriculum at the colleges/universities they would like to apply to, to see what is the appropriate Information Technology course to take at 4Cs.

Students may use any course with a GIT, BIT, CSC designation. Recommended courses include:

  • BIT112 Information Technology Foundations
  • BIT113 Microcomputer Hardware
  • BIT115 IT: Windows Desktop Operating Systems
  • BIT175 Visual Basic Programming
  • BIT187 Networking Essentials
  • GIT180 Introduction to the Internet
  • GIT183 Web Site Design & Scripting
3
    Natural or Physical Science 4
BUS214   3
Total Credits 62/63

M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.

Career Outlook

The student completing Business Administration Program – Business Transfer option is encouraged to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Management, Marketing and Public Administration.

Some four-year institutions of Business require Business Calculus I(Applied Calculus) and Business Calculus II, Finite Mathematics, and Statistics. Course requirements at transfer institutions vary greatly and need to be carefully considered with an advisor.

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Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the A.S. Business Transfer concentration, students are able to: