Purpose
The Associate in Science (AS) in Business Administration and Management program prepares students for further education and for careers in entry level supervisory positions in a variety of organizations. In addition to general education coursework, the content is comprised of a broad-based business curriculum with emphasis on selected theories of management and decision making and the knowledge and understanding necessary for managing people and functions.
Program Structure
This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 60 credit hours in the following areas: 18 credit hours of General Education Requirements, 30 credit hours of Business Administration and Management Core Requirements, 7-9 credit hours of Specialization Track Requirements and 3-8 credit hours of approved electives.
The Risk Management Insurance Specialization track consists of 9 credit hours in courses related to the insurance industry. Degree-seeking students who successfully complete the three insurance courses as part of their program of study will receive licenses 2-15 (Health & Life), 20-44 (Personal lines), and 4-40 (Customer Representative) exam-free after they graduate with their associate degree. Risk Management & Insurance positions include Customer Service Agent, Agent or Broker, Account Manager, Independent Agent, Claims Adjuster, Underwriter.
Course Prerequisites
Many courses require prerequisites. Check the description of each course in the list below to check for prerequisites, minimum grade requirements, and other restrictions related to the course. Students must complete all prerequisites for a course prior to registering for it.
Graduation
Students must fulfill all requirements of their program major in order to be eligible for graduation. Students must indicate their intention to attend commencement ceremony, by completing the Commencement Form by the published deadline.
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