More information: Business Administration AS
PURPOSE
With the rapid development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a great demand for qualified personnel in business administration to provide leadership for this economic growth. The Associate of Science (AS) degree with a major in Business Administration is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in business administration.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify and analyze ethical issues in business
- Communicate effectively using multiple methods (oral, written, graphic, electronic)
- Analyze major concepts in the functional areas of business (planning, organizing, leading, controlling) and correlate with real-world scenarios
- Analyze financial statements using generally accepted accounting principles
- Discuss basic economic principles related to macroeconomic and microeconomic theories
- Locate, evaluate, interpret, and combine information to reach well-reasoned conclusions or solutions
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- General college curricular admission
Students are advised to complete these high school courses prior to enrollment:
- Four units of English
- Three units of college preparatory mathematics
- One unit of laboratory science
PROGRAM NOTES
This program aligns with the Transfer Virginia Business Administration common curriculum, including foundational coursework in business, economics, accounting, mathematics, natural sciences, and humanities. It satisfies requirements for the Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS). Refer to the program map for specific UCGS course options.
Academic advisors help students select electives that satisfy both Reynolds degree requirements and those of their target transfer college. Students who plan to transfer out-of-state should review that specific college’s catalog and contact their admissions office directly before selecting courses.
► More information about transfer requirements for in-state institutions: Transfer Virginia portal
COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT
Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing SDV 101 .
