Mission/Purpose

The South College Department of Business Administration is committed to providing students with practical programs of study and stimulating classroom experiences that lead to the development of business and analytical skills necessary for graduates to succeed in today’s ever-changing business environment.

Departmental/Program Objectives

Skills needed to gain employment and/or advancement in their respective fields of student that are emphasized include:

1. Effective use of current business technology.

2. Effective oral and written communication skills.

3. Effective collaboration and analysis of information for use in decision-making.

4. Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.

Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration

This program is designed to offer the student broad exposure to the responsibilities and requirements of managing a business. The student will gain an understanding of management concepts that will maximize opportunities for promotion in a management career. The goal of the program is to prepare students for entry into managerial positions within various facets of an organization.

Admission Requirements

All students must minimally meet the requirements for general admission to South College. General admission to South College does not guarantee admission to the accounting or business programs. Program admission is not granted until the following is met.

1. Successful completion of 8 hours in the major curriculum, earning the minimum grades required by the program. For the AS Accounting program, ACC 1000 must be successfully completed.

Major curriculum courses required in this program include courses in these areas: