Associate in Business, Special Requirements

Associate in Business, Special Requirements
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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management

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Associate in Business, Special Requirements

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 programs, visit theaztransfer business matrix. With a bachelor 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 Degree
Academic Plan
Associate in Business, Special Requirements (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8800
Total Credits Required
62-71
Catalog Year
2020-2021
Effective Term
Fall 2020
Program 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.

Transfer Options

This pathway map can lead to multiple transfer options.

A list of available transfer options for the Associate in Business, Special Requirements program
Transfer Partner Degree Type Transfer Program
Arizona State University Bachelor of Science Business
University of Arizona Bachelor of Science Business
Northern Arizona University Bachelor of Science Business
Grand Canyon University Bachelor of Science Business

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.

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.

Budget Analysts

$67,199

Business Continuity Planners

$77,835

Economists

$82,316

Environmental Economists

$82,316

Financial Analysts

$76,511

Financial Examiners

$57,809

General and Operations Managers

$99,846

Management Analysts

$77,067

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

$58,344

Marketing Managers

$112,680

Personal Financial Advisors

$84,179

There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below, with links to salary information for the United States as a whole (if available):
  • Accountants and Auditors
  • Computer and Information Research Scientists
  • Financial Managers
  • Information Security Analysts
 *提供的职业和工资信息Emsi using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Emsi’s proprietary analytical processes. Emsi’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 advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets 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 AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. 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.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course
Number		 Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
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
AAA/CPD115 or
AAA/CPD150or
AAA/CPD150AC or
CPD104		 Creating College SuccessorStrategies for College SuccessorEducational and Career PlanningorCareer and Personal Development 0–3
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 Credits
Accounting Course Account Coursework Critical courseGateway course 3
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 Credits
GBS221 Business Statistics CS 3
Accounting Course Accounting Coursework 3
ECN211or
ECN212		 Macroeconomic PrinciplesorMicroeconomic Principles SB 3
SQ Natural Sciences 4
General Elective General Elective Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 62 semester credits but no more than 64 semester credits. Consult with an Academic Advisor. 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 Credits
GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business 3
Accounting Course Accounting Coursework 0–3
HU Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design 3
SQ or SG Natural Sciences 4
General Elective General Elective Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 62 semester credits but no more than 64 semester credits. Consult with an Academic Advisor. 0–3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course
Number		 Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems Critical course CS 3
AAA/CPD115 or
AAA/CPD150or
AAA/CPD150AC or
CPD104		 Creating College SuccessorStrategies for College SuccessorEducational and Career PlanningorCareer and Personal Development 0–3
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 Credits
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 Credits
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 Credits
ENG102or
ENG108		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
Accounting Course Accounting Coursework Critical courseGateway course 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course
Number		 Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Accounting Course Account Coursework 3
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 Credits
GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business Maybe shared with other requirements 3
L Literacy & Critical Inquiry 3
Accounting Course Accounting Coursework 0–3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 7
Course
Number		 Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
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 Credits
SQ Natural Sciences 4
General Elective General Elective Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 62 semester credits but no more than 64 semester credits. Consult with an Academic Advisor. 0–3

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 9
Course
Number		 Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HU Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design 3
General Elective General Elective Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 62 semester credits but no more than 64 semester credits. Consult with an Academic Advisor. 0–3

Term 10

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

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • C= Cultural Diversity in the US
  • CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
  • FYC=第一年的作文
  • G= Global Awareness
  • H= Historical Awareness
  • HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • MA= Mathematics
  • SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SG= Natural Sciences General
  • SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative

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.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with 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, we encourage you to meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’s curriculum website for theAssociate in Business, Special Requirements in Associate in Business, Special Requirements (https://curriculum.maricopa.edu/sites/default/files/abussr1819.pdf).

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