Applied Business Studies
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 61 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Core Requirements
Complete one of the following:
| ECO-210 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO-211 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Complete 12 credits from the following:
General Education
| CSC-135 | Core Excel | 1 |
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG-102 | Introduction to Reading Literature | 3 |
| -DEISJ | SUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion | 3 |
| -Oral Communication | SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication | 3 |
| -Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3 |
| HPE- | Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
| - | General Electives | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (16 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)
| ACC-102 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ENG-102 | Introduction to Reading Literature | 3 |
| BUS-123 | Business Communications | 3 |
| - | Approved Electives | 3 |
| - | General Electives | 3 |
Third Semester (15 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
| ECO-210 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO-211 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Fourth Semester (14-16 Credit Hours)
| -Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3-4 |
| -DEISJ | SUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion | 3 |
| HPE- | Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
| - | Approved Electives | 3 |
| - | Approved Electives | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree program, students will be able to:
- Exhibit an understanding of business knowledge as it relates to global issues.
- Utilize technology to organize and interpret business data.
- Compare and contrast the different tools used to communicate financial health.
- Examine the legal and ethical standards needed to succeed in the global marketplace.
Total Credit Hours: 61-64