Simplifying BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Understanding the Wondrous World of Business WHAT IS BUSINESS?

A career in business is more diverse than

most people realize. It can involve the

obvious functions such as management

and marketing, but there's an increasing

need for business majors to apply their

skills in government, international

commerce, health care, arts, and non-

profit organizations. Business principles

can serve as the backbone for economic,

political and social systems at all levels. ■

A career in business is more diverse than most people realize.

WHY GET A BUSINESS DEGREE?

A business degree can be applied to

virtually any industry and can also be used

to help you start your own business. It

provides a broad exposure to all the crucial

elements that make an organization

function well. It doesn't provide the

specialization that more targeted degrees

do (such as finance or accounting), but is

valuable in its generalist approach. You'll

get an overview of many functions in the

business world and base your studies on

how these functions interact. ■

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ranked 10th in a recent

survey of the Top 10 Most

Profitable College Majors,

with an average annual

starting salary of $43,256.

Source: National Association of Colleges & Employers

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• BANK PRESIDENT

• ENTREPENEUR

• HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR

• INSURANCE BROKER

• RESTAURANT MANAGER

• URBAN PLANNER

A college degree in business is a highly practical area of study,

since the curriculum will provide you with so much real-world

experience--and thus a smoother transition from school to career.

Even so, we advise you to be prepared for the constant changes

in the job market. Instead of focusing your studies on a high-

demand field, pursue a path that is more in line with your own

interests and talents. There's no way to predict how the market

will change, so look at your education as a jumping-off point

rather than a definitive line to a specific job title or industry.

Take the time to do an assessment of what you have to

offer, your interests, and your ultimate goals and needs.

Visit the Career and Transfer Services (CaTS) Center for

more information. ■

WHAT MAKES A GOOD BUSINESS MAJOR? Any business degree will involve working with numbers and

statistical analysis, so you should be comfortable with math.

You should also have the ability to 'see the big picture' when it

comes to organizational structures, taking into consideration the

goals of the group, considering the raw materials or rough data,

and developing plans to move projects forward. As a business

major, you should have the ability to communicate concise

written and verbal information, excel at team work, and work well

under sometimes sustained pressure.

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Associate of Arts (AA) in Business Administration DEGREE REQUIRMENTS: 63 – 64 CREDIT HOURS

The Associate of Arts (AA) in Business Administration provides

an opportunity to develop business leadership and management

skills while learning the latest business software applications

necessary to be successful in today’s world of business.

The program of study prepares you academically and

professionally, while developing the social and economic

attitudes essential for transfer to 4-year degree programs and

entry-level managerial employment positions.

COMMUNICATION [010 & 011] (9 CREDIT HOURS)

ENGL 1301 - Composition I

ENGL 1302 - Composition II

SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication (*) or SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking

MATHEMATICS [020] (3 CREDIT HOURS)

MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences I

NATURAL SCIENCES [030] (7 CREDIT HOURS)

Select two courses (one must be a laboratory science) from the Natural Sciences Core

HUMANITIES & VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS [040, 041 & 050] (9 CREDIT HOURS)

Select one course from the Humanities Core

Select one course from the Additional Humanities Core

Select one course from the Visual and Performing Arts Core

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES [060, 070 & 080] (9 CREDIT HOURS)

Select two courses from the History Core

GOVT 2305 - National Government

GOVT 2306 - State Government

ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics

KINESIOLOGY [090] (2 CREDIT HOURS)

Select two courses from the Kinesiology Core

FIELD OF STUDY REQUIREMENTS (18 – 19 CREDIT HOURS)

ACCT 2301 - Principles of Accounting I - Financial

ACCT 2302 - Principles of Accounting II - Managerial

BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications

ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics

MATH 1325 - Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences II (Business Calculus)

Select one course from the following: MATH 1442 - Elementary Statistical Methods or

ENGL 2311 - Technical Writing or visit with an Academic Advisor for additional options

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Student organizations are an integral

component of your total educational

experience. At Northwest Vista College, you

have the opportunity for membership in

cultural, recreational, religious, governance,

honor, social, political, and service

organizations. Student organizations are

designed to enhance your college experience

by offering the opportunity to collaborate and

network with students with the same interests.

Our goal for your involvement in a student

organization is to gain valuable experiences

and develop skills in leadership, management,

interpersonal communication, problem solving

and collaboration.■

BUSINESS STUDENT ORGANIZATION To enhance the learning experience of Business students.

PHI THETA KAPPA – BETA LAMBDA UPSILON www.txptk.org

To recognize the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and developmental through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.

COLLEGE AMBASSADORS Individuals selected to serve as College Ambassadors represent a select group of knowledgeable, motivated and enthusiastic students who assist with college community activities and special events. Benefits include scholarships, leadership training, and networking opportunities.

ALAMO COLLEGES’ STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (SLI) www.alamo.edu/district/sli

A student success initiative designed to expose students to leadership principles, practices, & procedures that serve as essential elements of personal and academic success.

THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS www.societyofsuccess.com

A program where students will be able to earn membership in a nationwide honor society, learn and practice networking skills and have access to a number of on-line services, including success coaching and an on-line job bank. Students will get the opportunity to benefit from leadership training by renowned speakers, such as Stephen Covey, Joe Martin, Goldie Hawn, Lou Holtz and Tom Krieglstein through monthly presentations.

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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT

Discipline Coordinator

Robert McWhorter

rmcwhorter@mail.accd.edu

210.486.4101

Mountain Laurel Hall (MLH) 101

Academic Chair

Homer Guevara, PhD

hguevara@mail.accd.edu

210.486.4807

Mountain Laurel Hall (MLH) 101-B

STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER

Academic Advising

nvc-information@mail.accd.edu

210.486.4100

Cypress Campus Center (CCC) 109

Career & Transfer Services (CaTS) Center

nvc-catscenter@mail.accd.edu

210.486.4126

Cypress Campus Center (CCC) 200

Office of Student Life

www.alamo.edu/nvc/students/activities

210.486.4005

Cypress Campus Center (CCC) 126

3535 N. Ellison Drive

San Antonio, Texas 78251

210.486.4000

www.alamo.edu/nvc