Max Nagiel, Department Chair, 386-506-3829, Max.Nagiel@daytonastate.edu
John Weiss, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3792, John.Weiss@daytonastate.edu
Carol Bellman, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4227, Carol.Bellman@daytonastate.edu
Program Overview
Mission:
The Business Administration A.S. degree prepares students for entry-level employment in management and administration through a career-focused curriculum that develops practical business skills, applied knowledge, and professional competencies aligned with local industry needs.
Description:
This program provides a foundation in business administration principles and techniques for effective business management. Coursework includes marketing, finance, accounting, management, human relations, business law, and entrepreneurship.
Students may choose a specialization in:
- General Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Risk Management & Insurance
Continue Your Education
Apply this certificate toward:
- Supervision and Management B.A.S. degree
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Generate effective communication of ideas, concepts, and terminology.
- Identify ethical concerns through social responsibility.
- Explain how economic theories impact businesses and consumers.
- Apply business-related theories to problems, cases, or research papers.
- Create business documentation using appropriate software.
- Prepare financial information for management-related decisions.
- Formulate a company marketing plan using marketing concepts.
- Develop a business plan for a new business venture.
Completion Requirement:
- Earn a grade "C" or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
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 grants, loans, and work programs available, please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester.
For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates may pursue employment in business operations, administration, and organizational management. Common roles include Business Operations Specialist, Administrative Services Manager, Office Manager, and Entry-Level Business Analyst. In the Brevard-Flagler-Volusia workforce region, approximately 3,980 business operations professionals are employed, with an average annual salary of $65,350 and approximately 342 annual job openings.
| SOC Alignment |
13-1199 – Business Operations Specialists, All Other
11-3012 – Administrative Services Managers
|
| Average Hourly Wage |
$31.42 |
| Average Annual Salary |
$65,350 |
| Annual Job Openings |
342 |
| Regional Employment |
Approximately 3,980 employed |
Occupational Overview: Analyze business operations, coordinate administrative activities, improve organizational processes, and support business performance across public and private sector organizations.
Wage Distribution: 10th percentile: $45,820 | 50th percentile: $65,350 | 90th percentile: $96,110.
Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; Regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS); SOC 13-1199 and 11-3012.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
15 Credits
Communication (3 credits)
Required General Education course:
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Recommended Math Pathway:
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
| AST1002 | Astronomy | 3.00 |
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3.00 |
| CHM1020 | Chemistry in Society | 3.00 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3.00 |
| PHY1020 | Conceptual Physics | 3.00 |
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
Social Science Core (3 Credits)
Required courses. Choose one:
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3.00 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3.00 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3.00 |
Program Specific Courses
33 Credits
| ACG2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3.00 |
| BUL2241 | Business Law I | 3.00 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3.00 |
| GEB2430 | AI, Business, Ethics, and Social Responsibility | 3.00 |
| GEB2351 | International Business | 3.00 |
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.00 |
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3.00 |
| MAN2021 | Principles of Management | 3.00 |
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3.00 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3.00 |
| Program Elective | 3.00 |
Program Electives
Choose one:
| ACG2071 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3.00 |
| APA1111 | Office Accounting I | 3.00 |
| FIN1100 | Personal Financial Planning | 3.00 |
| FIN2000 | Principles of Finance | 3.00 |
Specializations
12 Credits
General Business
Choose four:
| GEB1432 | Applied Artificial Intelligence in Business | 3.00 |
| CAI1320 | AI Application & Prompt Engineering | 3.00 |
| MAR2101 | Social Media Marketing | 3.00 |
| MAR2321 | Advertising | 3.00 |
| MAR2720 | Digital Marketing | 3.00 |
| MKA2021 | Building Selling Relationships | 3.00 |
| MNA2161 | Customer Service Management | 3.00 |
| MNA2345 | Supervision of Personnel | 3.00 |
| QMB1001 | Business Math | 3.00 |
Management
Choose four:
| GEB1432 | Applied Artificial Intelligence in Business | 3.00 |
| CAI1320 | AI Application & Prompt Engineering | 3.00 |
| MKA2021 | Building Selling Relationships | 3.00 |
| MNA2161 | Customer Service Management | 3.00 |
| ECO2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.00 |
| QMB1001 | Business Math | 3.00 |
Marketing
Choose four:
| GEB1432 | Applied Artificial Intelligence in Business | 3.00 |
| CAI1320 | AI Application & Prompt Engineering | 3.00 |
| MAR2101 | Social Media Marketing | 3.00 |
| MAR2321 | Advertising | 3.00 |
| MAR2720 | Digital Marketing | 3.00 |
| MNA2161 | Customer Service Management | 3.00 |
Risk Management & Insurance
Required courses:
| RMI2001 | Principles of Risk Management and Insurance | 3.00 |
| RMI2110 | Personal Insurance Planning | 3.00 |
| RMI2212 | Personal and Business Property Insurance | 3.00 |
| MKA2021 | Building Selling Relationships | 3.00 |
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business | 3.00 |
| ISM2000 | Business Information Processing | 3.00 |
| Accounting or Finance Elective | 3 |
| Specialization Elective | 3 |
ISM2000: Will utilize the latest Microsoft Suite as designated by the course syllabus.
2nd Semester
| MAR2011 | Principles of Global Marketing | 3.00 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management | 3.00 |
| Mathematics | 3.00 |
| 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 | 3.00 |
| Humanities Core | 3.00 |
Year 2
1st Semester
| ACG2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3.00 |
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy course | 3.00 |
| GEB2351 | International Business | 3.00 |
| MAN2021 | Principles of Management | 3.00 |
2nd Semester
| Specialization Elective | 3 |
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.00 |
| BUL2241 | Business Law I | 3.00 |
| GEB2430 | AI, Business, Ethics, and Social Responsibility | 3.00 |
Total Credit Hours: 60