Business Administration, Associate of Science - Human Resources
Career Pathway: Business
Location(s): Courses for this program are offered at all BC locations.
Program Entrance Requirements: HS Diploma or GED
Program Description: The Associate of Science degree in Business Administration trains individuals to assume management or supervisory positions in business, industry, and government. It provides basic skills in a broad range of business functions including accounting computer usage, management, and marketing.
REQUIRED COURSES
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEB1011 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS | 3.00 |
| CGS1060C | COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY | 3.00 |
| MAN2300 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3.00 |
| OST2335 | COMMUNICATIONS IN THE WORKFORCE | 3 |
| ACG2001 | PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I | 3.00 |
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| MAN2021 | INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT | 3.00 |
| MNA2403 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCES LAW & REGULATIONS | 3.00 |
| ACG2450C | COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS 2 | 3.00 |
| or GEB2520C | DATA VISUALIZATION FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS | |
| MAC1105 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA 1 | 3.00 |
| ECO2013 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech (SPC1065 recommended) | 3.00 |
| MAR1011 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY | 3.00 |
| BUL2241 | BUSINESS LAW I | 3.00 |
| MNA2329 | CASE STUDIES IN HR MANAGEMENT | 3.00 |
| AMH2010 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 | 3.00 |
| or AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| CGS1510C | EXCEL DATA ANALYSIS | 3.00 |
| or OST2853C | SPREADSHEET MANAGEMENT | |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Science Core | 3.00 |
| Elective | Business Elective 1 2 | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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If a student places into MAC1105C COREQUISITE COLLEGE ALGEBRA instead of MAC1105 COLLEGE ALGEBRA, please note MAC1105C is a 5-credit course. Students who register for MAC1105C must see an advisor to discuss their academic plan. Students who plan to transfer into a 4-year degree in a Business program will typically need to take STA2023 STATISTICS as a part of that 4-year degree. If a student wishes to take STA2023 before transferring, it is recommended that the student take MAC1105.- 2
See Program Electives below.
Notes:
See General Education course information here.
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
Program Electives
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACG2011 | PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II | 3.00 |
| ACG2071 | MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 3.00 |
| ACG2450C | COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS | 3.00 |
| ACG2100 | INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I | 3.00 |
| ACG2110 | INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II | 3.00 |
| ECO2023 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3.00 |
| FIN2051 | FINANCE OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE | 3.00 |
| FIN2100 | PERSONAL FINANCE | 3.00 |
| GEB2112 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 3.00 |
| GEB2430 | BUSINESS ETHICS | 1.00 |
| GEB2520C | DATA VISUALIZATION FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS | 3.00 |
| GEB2949 | CO OP WORK EXPERIENCE | 3.00 |
| ISM2200C | APPLIED BUSINESS ANALYTICS | 3.00 |
| MAN2604 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT | 3.00 |
| MGF1106 | FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL REASONING | 3.00 |
| MGF1130 | MATHEMATICAL THINKING | 3.00 |
| MNA1141 | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| MNA1161 | INTRODUCTION TO CUSTOMER SERVICE | 3.00 |
| OST2053 | SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCH | 1.00 |
| REE1040 | FLORIDA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION I | 4.00 |
| SPC1065 | COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS | 3.00 |
| SLS2930 | CULTIVATING A 21ST CENTURY SUCCESS MINDSET | 3.00 |
| STA2023 | STATISTICS | 3.00 |
| TAX2000 | INCOME TAX I | 3.00 |
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Accelerate your path to completion with these options:
- Credit by exam
- Earned industry certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment
- And much more...
RELATED INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses: N/A
GET AN INTERNSHIP
After completing your first year of coursework make sure to visit Employment Solutions for internship opportunities and helpful tools like virtual job shadow, to help take your career to the next level!
MEDIAN WAGE AND JOB GROWTH OUTLOOK
Broward College has Career Coach! It is designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.
FUND YOUR EDUCATION
This program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates from this program will:
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- Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of business functions, processes and information management, including but not limited to Strategy, Operations, Technology, Talent Management, using appropriate software where applicable and considering the significance of legal and ethical issues in a business environment.
- Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of business functions, processes and information management related to Marketing in a business environment.
- Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of business functions, processes and information management related to accounting and financial information, using appropriate software and considering the significance of legal and ethical issues, in a business environment..
- Graduates will describe and demonstrate effective management and leadership in dealing with a wide range of human resource challenges.
- Graduates will be able to describe and demonstrate effective business oral and written communication skills.
- Graduates will develop employability skills including but not limited to: communication, soft skills, decision making, math, and computer skills.
REQUIRED COURSES
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEB1011 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS | 3.00 |
| CGS1060C | COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY | 3.00 |
| MAN2300 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3.00 |
| OST2335 | COMMUNICATIONS IN THE WORKFORCE | 3 |
| ACG2001 | PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I | 3.00 |
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| MAN2021 | INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT | 3.00 |
| MNA2403 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCES LAW & REGULATIONS | 3.00 |
| ACG2450C | COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS 2 | 3.00 |
| or GEB2520C | DATA VISUALIZATION FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS | |
| MAC1105 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA 1 | 3.00 |
| ECO2013 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech (SPC1065 recommended) | 3.00 |
| MAR1011 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY | 3.00 |
| BUL2241 | BUSINESS LAW I | 3.00 |
| MNA2329 | CASE STUDIES IN HR MANAGEMENT | 3.00 |
| AMH2010 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 | 3.00 |
| or AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| CGS1510C | EXCEL DATA ANALYSIS | 3.00 |
| or OST2853C | SPREADSHEET MANAGEMENT | |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Science Core | 3.00 |
| Elective | Business Elective 1 2 | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
If a student places into MAC1105C COREQUISITE COLLEGE ALGEBRA instead of MAC1105 COLLEGE ALGEBRA, please note MAC1105C is a 5-credit course. Students who register for MAC1105C must see an advisor to discuss their academic plan. Students who plan to transfer into a 4-year degree in a Business program will typically need to take STA2023 STATISTICS as a part of that 4-year degree. If a student wishes to take STA2023 before transferring, it is recommended that the student take MAC1105.- 2
See Program Electives below.