Business Administration

Associates of Science (TTP) Degree Checklist

Program Description

The Business Administration Associates of Science degree program is designed to prepare students for successful transfer to a four-year college or university. This degree program is a great choice for students interested in pursuing a career in marketing, management, human resources or other business related fields. In addition to core curriculum, the Business Administration path introduces students to the following:

basic principles of accounting
secondary accounting principles with emphasis on partnership and corporate entity accounting manufacturing cost systems and financial statement analysis
a study of microcomputer applications including their uses, capabilities and limitations
how the use of spreadsheet applications can be used to identify business and accounting problems and organize accounting data
basic statistical theories, concepts, methods, and techniques, and their applications in business
an intuitive approach to calculus with applications to business and economics
other interesting curriculum in preparation for bachelor's degree completion at any one of Tennessee's colleges or universities

Practical Experience

Students will be engaged in the learning process through activities like:

critical thinking
in-depth research and analysis
interaction with students and instructors
exposure to fascinating coursework, lectures and classroom interaction
an independent study designed to allow exploration of a specific facet of business of particular interest to the student

Career Opportunities

department store manager
private banker
public relations manager

Earnings Potential

Salary Data*	Median Annual Salary
Department Store Retail Manager	$33,285
Private Banker	$56,582
Public Relations Manager	$83,766

*Data taken from www.salary.com for positions in the Nashville, TN area as of March, 2011. This salary data is offered for informational purposes only and Motlow State Community College nor its faculty or staff make promises or representations otherwise. Further education and/or certifications may be required to qualify for some positions.

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