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IECC Transfer Pathway
Business Administration & Management
Want to run a business, lead a team, or launch your own company? The Business Administration & Management transfer pathway at IECC leads to the Associate in Science and Arts degree and gives you a powerful, affordable start toward a bachelor's degree in business. Learn the essentials of management, marketing, accounting, economics, and business communication — then transfer to a four-year university to complete your degree. Business graduates work in every field imaginable, from finance and marketing to healthcare, sports, and entrepreneurship. Your future leadership starts at IECC.
Core coursesTap to collapse
The classes that define this pathway. General education requirements round out your degree and can be planned with your advisor.
| Requirement | Course(s) | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course | BUS 1101 — Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Core Course | DAP 1201 — Business Computer Systems | 3 |
| Core Course | ACC 2101 — Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Core Course | BUS 2201 — Principles of Management | 3 |
| Core Course | ACC 2102 — Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Core Course | BMG 2103 — Business Statistics | 3 |
About this pathway
The Business Administration & Management transfer pathway, leading to the Associate in Science and Arts degree, is designed for students who plan to complete foundational coursework at IECC before transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in business administration or management. The program prepares students to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the functions and processes of organizations operating in for-profit, public, and nonprofit settings. Coursework introduces students to management theory, accounting, economics, marketing, business law, and the quantitative methods used in business decision-making, while developing the communication, leadership, and analytical skills needed for upper-division study. Topics of study include principles of management, financial and managerial accounting, microeconomics and macroeconomics, business statistics, marketing principles, and business communication. Graduates who complete a bachelor's degree will have the potential for employment as managers, financial analysts, marketing professionals, human resource specialists, operations and logistics managers, entrepreneurs, or public and nonprofit administrators.
At a glance
Here's how the degree breaks down by credit hours. A typical full-time semester is about 12–15 credit hours, so a 64-credit-hour degree usually takes two years of full-time study.
Recommended electives
| Course | Title | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 2121 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| BMG 2204 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BMK 2101 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BMK 2102 | Intro to Sales | 3 |
| BUS 1102 | Managerial Effectiveness: Personnel | 3 |
| BUS 2101 | Business Law | 3 |
Program notes
- College Orientation (required): FYE 1198 College Success; FYE 1199 Professional Career Development.
- One Human Diversity HD course must be completed.
- One lab science course must be completed.
Course offerings, prerequisites, and transfer requirements may vary. Meet with an IECC advisor before registering each semester to ensure course selections align with academic goals. Students are responsible for consulting with their intended receiving institution to verify transfer requirements and course applicability.
Ready to take the next step?
Meet with an IECC advisor to map out your transfer plan, choose your courses, and stay on track for your bachelor's degree.
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