Associate in Business Administration (60 hrs.)
The associate in business administration degree program is designed to prepare a person for entry into business with a broad understanding of various business activities and their interrelationships. It combines coursework in accounting, finance, marketing, business law, and management. Courses in economics, psychology, mathematics, computer science and communication are all part of this curriculum. Both traditional and non-traditional students will find this program of interest. All credits are transferable to a Trine University four-year business administration degree for those who choose to continue their education. A specified number of credit hours must be taken in each of the following sections. Prerequisites as shown in the Course Descriptions section of this catalog must be carefully observed. Excess credit hours in a section may not ordinarily be counted toward requirements in another section.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements - 22 hours
Communication – 6 hrs.
Humanities and Social Science – 6 hrs.
| ECO 213 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| | Or | |
| ECO 223 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| | | |
| | Humanities Elective (3) | 3 |
Mathematics and Science – 7 hrs.
| MA 113 | College Algebra | 3 |
| | Science Elective (3) | 3 |
| | Math or Science Elective (1) | 1 |
Other – 3 hrs.
Additional Requirements - 8 hours
Required
| BA 201 | Professional Development & Strategies | 1 |
Take one of the below:
| BA 101 | University Experience for Ketner School of Business | 1 |
| BA 102 | University Experience-Business Students | 2 |
| UE 101 | University Experience | 1 |
| UE 111 | Online Learning Orientation | 1 |
Select two of the following courses - 6 hrs.
| BA 113 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| COM 213 | Business Communication | 3 |
| PSY 113 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
Content Requirements - 30 hours
Associate Business Core - 15 hrs.
Concentration Requirements - 15 hrs.
| MGT 363 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| | Electives (12) | 12 |
Electives: AC, BA, ECO, ENT, FIN, LAW, LDR, MGT, MK
Total Credit Hours: 60