Associate in Business, Special Requirements

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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management

The Associate in Business, Special Requirements (ABUS-SR) provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to pursue Computer Information Systems majors at Arizona`s public universities. For a comprehensive list of bachelor`s programs, visit the

aztransfer business matrix

. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to accountancy, business administration, business data analytics, computer information systems, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, management, retail management, and supply chain management.

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Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
Type
Associate in Business, Special Requirements (ABUS-SR)
Academic Plan
Associate in Business, Special Requirements (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8800
Total Credits Required
62
Catalog Year
2023-2024
Effective Term
Fall 2022
Available Online
Yes
Notes

Students must qualify to enter Brief Calculus by coursework or placement.

Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the practice of accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, management, and marketing in the business environment.
  2. Develop and implement well-structured computer programs that solve business problems.
  3. Utilize the software development lifecycle for application development.
  4. Research, locate, and evaluate business information in order to support evidence-based decisions.
  5. Critically evaluate the alternatives faced in business decision making to select the most effective and efficient solution.
  6. Analyze the impact of decisions and activities on the financial position of an organization.
  7. Create and use effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills.
  8. Recognize ethical, legal, and global dimensions in business practice and how business integrates social responsibility into operations/decision making.
  9. Use team collaboration to solve business problems.
  10. Develop skills, knowledge, and habits of mind necessary to transfer to and succeed at a university or college with junior status in business.
  11. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

$63,958

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet withan academic advisor开发一个满足个别教育计划their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area 学分
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems Critical course CS 3
ENG101or
ENG107
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC 3
MAT212 or
MAT213
Brief CalculusorBrief Calculus Critical course MA 3–4
HU Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design 3
FYE101or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3
ECN211or
ECN212
Macroeconomic PrinciplesorMicroeconomic Principles SB 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area 学分
MAT217 or
MAT218or
GBS220
Mathematical Analysis for BusinessorMathematical Analysis for BusinessorQuantitative Methods in Business "Students intending to transfer to ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business should takeMAT217orMAT218.
Students intending to transfer to the University of Arizona should takeGBS220."
3–4
CIS162AD C#: Level I CS 3
ENG102or
ENG108
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
L Literacy & Critical Inquiry 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area 学分
GBS221 Business Statistics CS 3
ECN211or
ECN212
Macroeconomic PrinciplesorMicroeconomic Principles SB 3
SQ Natural Sciences 4
General Elective General Elective Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 62 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. 0–3
CIS250 Management of Information Systems 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area 学分
GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business 3
HU Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design 3
SQ or SG Natural Sciences 4
General Elective General Elective Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 62 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. 0–3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area 学分
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems Critical course CS 3
FYE101or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3
ECN211or
ECN212
Macroeconomic PrinciplesorMicroeconomic Principles SB 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area 学分
ENG101or
ENG107
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC 3
MAT212 or
MAT213
Brief CalculusorBrief Calculus Critical course MA 3–4

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area 学分
MAT217 or
MAT218or
GBS220
Mathematical Analysis for BusinessorMathematical Analysis for BusinessorQuantitative Methods in Business "Students intending to transfer to ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business should takeMAT217orMAT218.
Students intending to transfer to the University of Arizona should takeGBS220."
3–4
CIS162AD C#: Level I Critical course CS 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area 学分
ENG102or
ENG108
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area 学分
ECN211or
ECN212
Macroeconomic PrinciplesorMicroeconomic Principles SB 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area 学分
GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business Maybe shared with other requirements 3
L Literacy & Critical Inquiry 3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area 学分
GBS221 Business Statistics CS 3
CIS250 Management of Information Systems 3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area 学分
SQ Natural Sciences 4
General Elective General Elective Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 62 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. 0–3

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area 学分
HU Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design 3
General Elective General Elective Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 62 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. 0–3

Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 10
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area 学分
HU Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design 3
SQ or SG Natural Sciences 4

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Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

在马里科帕,我们努力为您提供accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=176481).