Business Administration, A.S. Degree

Program Information

A.S. Degree - Code 205900 - Catalog 2024/2025

John Weiss, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3792, John.Weiss@daytonastate.edu

School of Business Administration, 386-506-4227

Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes

Mission:

The mission of the Business Administration A.S. degree program is to prepare students for entry-level employment in management or administration through innovative curriculum that emphasizes student success, promotes diversity, and provides the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and skills needed to meet local industry needs.

Description:

This program provides a solid foundation in business administration principles and the basic techniques and skills for efficient and effective management of businesses. Specific courses will utilize the latest Microsoft Suite as designated by the course syllabus. Graduates learn marketing, finance, accounting, management, human relations, business law, and entrepreneurial skills.

The program offers specialization areas in General Business, Management, Marketing, and Risk Management & Insurance. Students who have successfully completed the A.S. program with the Risk Management & Insurance specialization and/or completed the three (RMI) course sequence, will qualify for an exam waiver for the 2-15 Health and Life, 4-40 Customer Representative, and the 20-44 Personal Lines licenses. 

Note: Please review the State of Florida licensing and background testing requirements prior to enrollment.  

Graduates of this program are eligible to be enrolled in Daytona State College, Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management program. Call (386) 506-4BAS or email BASinfo@daytonastate.edu for details.

 

AS Certificates That Lead To This Degree:

The following AS Certificates are embedded within this degree: Business Management - 091600Business Operations - Entrepreneurship - 091300. You may pursue the AS degree and also earn the AS certificates while completing the requirements for the degree, or pursue the AS certificates to develop or upgrade your skills. Contact your faculty or academic advisor for details and course options.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Generate effective communication of ideas, concepts and terminology.

  2. Identify ethical concerns through social responsibility.

  3. Explain how economic theories impact businesses and consumers.

  4. Apply business related theories to problems, cases, or research papers.

  5. Create business documentation using appropriate software.

  6. Prepare financial information for management-related decisions.

  7. Formulate a company marketing plan using marketing concepts.

  8. Develop a business plan for a new business venture.

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.

Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.

Additional Completion Requirements

  • Program specific and prerequistie courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.

 

General Education Courses

General Education Core - 15 Credits

Communication (3 credits)

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3

 

Mathematics Core (3 credits)

 
STA2023Elementary Statistics

3

MAC1105: Students seeking to transfer to Bachelor's program are encouraged to take this course.

 

Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)

Choose One Course

AST1002Astronomy

3

BSC1005Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors)

3

CHM1020Chemistry in Society

3

EVR2001Introduction to Environmental Science

3

PHY1020Conceptual Physics

3

 

Humanities Core (3 credits)

Choose One Course

ARH1000Art Appreciation

3

HUM2020Introduction to Humanities

3

LIT2000Literature and Culture

3

MUL1010Music Appreciation

3

PHI2010Introduction of Philosophy

3

THE1000Theatre Appreciation

3

 

Social Science Core (3 Credits)

Choose One Course

AMH2010United States History to 1877

3

AMH2020United States History 1865 to Present

3

POS2041American Federal Government

3

AMH2010, AMH2020, POS2041: These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement.

Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.

 

Program Specific Courses (30 credits)

Program Specific courses require a "C" or better. 
ACG2021Principles of Financial Accounting

3

BUL2241Business Law I

3

GEB1011Introduction to Business

3

GEB2430Ethics and Social Responsibility

3

GEB2351International Business

3

ECO2013Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ISM2000Business Information Processing

3

MAN2021Principles of Management

3

MAR2011Principles of Global Marketing

3

SBM2000Small Business Management

3

ISM2000: Will utilize the latest Microsoft Suite as designated by the course syllabus.

 

Program Elective: Accounting or Finance (3 credits)

Choose One Course

ACG2071Principles of Managerial Accounting

3

APA1111Office Accounting I

3

FIN1100Personal Financial Planning

3

FIN2000Principles of Finance

3

 

Specialization: General Business (12 credits)

Choose Four Courses

MAR2101Social Media Marketing

3

MAR2321Advertising

3

MAR2720Digital Marketing

3

MKA2021Building Selling Relationships

3

MNA2161Customer Service Management

3

MNA2345Supervision of Personnel

3

QMB1001Business Math

3

 

Specialization: Management (12 credits)

Choose All Courses

MKA2021Building Selling Relationships

3

MNA2161Customer Service Management

3

ECO2023Principles of Microeconomics

3

QMB1001Business Math

3

 

Specialization: Marketing (12 credits)

Choose All Courses

MAR2101Social Media Marketing

3

MAR2321Advertising

3

MAR2720Digital Marketing

3

MNA2161Customer Service Management

3

 

Specialization: Risk Management & Insurance (12 credits)

Choose All Courses

RMI2001Principles of Risk Management and Insurance

3

RMI2110Personal Insurance Planning

3

RMI2212Personal and Business Property Insurance

3

MKA2021Building Selling Relationships

3

RMI2001 is a pre-requisite for both RMI2110 and RMI2212.

Students that successfully complete the A.S. program with the Risk Management & Insurance specialization may qualify for an exam waiver for the 2-15 Health and Life, 4-40 Customer Representative, and the 20-44 Personal Lines licenses. For additional information on licensing, please review the State of Florida licensing and background testing requirements. 

 

Sample Program of Study

Year 1

1st Semester

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3

GEB1011Introduction to Business

3

ISM2000Business Information Processing

3

Accounting or Finance Elective

3

Specialization Elective

3

ISM2000: Will utilize the latest Microsoft Suite as designated by the course syllabus. 

 

2nd Semester

MAR2011Principles of Global Marketing

3

SBM2000Small Business Management

3

Mathematics

3

Specialization Elective

3

Specialization Elective

3

SBM2000: Will utilize the latest Microsoft Suite as designated by the course syllabus.

Students seeking the Risk Management & Insurance specialization must take the three (3) RMI courses.

Summer Semester

Natural Sciences Core

3

Humanities Core

3

 

Year 2

1st Semester

ACG2021Principles of Financial Accounting

3

Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041)

3

GEB2351International Business

3

MAN2021Principles of Management

3

AMH2010, AMH2020, POS2041: These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement. 

 

2nd Semester

Specialization Elective

3

ECO2013Principles of Macroeconomics

3

BUL2241Business Law I

3

GEB2430Ethics and Social Responsibility

3

Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Notes

Upon completion of this degree, students are eligible to apply and receive both the 091300 Business Operations-Entrepreneurship and the 091600 Business Management certificates.