The Associate's in Business Administration
This concentration offers 21 courses covering many aspects of business management, including Accounting, Communications, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior.
An ABA in Business from Ivy Bridge provides you with a well-rounded business management foundation that will serve you well in your next academic challenge at a four-year school, or your next job in the business world. The choice is always yours.
Your course of study
Business majors at Ivy Bridge fulfill their academic requirements for graduation by completing courses in the following areas:
- Knowledge Skills/Liberal Education Core: 25 hours
- Academic Major Requirements: 30 hours
- Open Electives/Minor Credits: 6 hours
- Total Semester Hours for Degree: 61 hours
Business Core Descriptions
Business Knowledge Skills and Liberal Education Core
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|
| ACC201 | Survey of Accounting | 3 |
| COM | Communication (any oral or speech) | 3 |
| ECO221 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENG141 | Expository and Research Writing | 3 |
| ENG142 | Literature and Criticism | 3 |
| FRE110 | College Skills | 3 |
| CIT | Information Technology | 3 |
| MAT | Math (above 173) | 3 |
| One Elective from: | ECO, MGT, POL, PSY, SOC | 3 |
ACC201 — Survey of Accounting
Introduces the fundamentals of accounting from the user's perspective. The primary emphasis is the relationship between cash flow and accrual based income measurement. Includes financial reporting requirements and standards.
Prerequisite: MAT173.
COM204 — Visual Communication, Graphics and Presentational Strategies
Explores visual design, graphics and presentational strategies by introducing students to digital photography and layout and design skills. Students learn digital and graphic design techniques using the leading industry software applications for desktop publishing and graphics illustration. Students also incorporate visual expression techniques and presentational strategies to produce brochures and newsletters.
COM241 — Introduction to Mass Communication
Examines the various media (i.e., newspaper, radio, television, film, etc.) comprising the mass media in contemporary American society. Emphasis in this survey course is given to the history, structure, and potential effects of each medium.
ECO221 — Principles of Macroeconomics
A study of macroeconomics (the “parts” of the economy) concepts and principles, international trade, and current issues in macro-economics. Required for business and economic majors.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
ENG141 — Expository and Research Writing
Emphasizes the development, structure, and writing of abstracts, summaries, and critiques. This course in written communication teaches literary devices such as pro/con, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, persuasion/argumentation essays—plus research/synthesis skills—through the development of a research paper. Students must receive a grade of "C" or better to enroll in ENG142.
ENG142 — Literature and Criticism
Presents literature—drama, short stories, novel, poetry and critical essays—from several literary critical perspectives. Through reading, discussion, and critical writing, students become familiar with representative genres in literature as well as authentic critical approaches.
Prerequisite: ENG141 ("C" or better).
FRE110 — College Skills
Provides knowledge on study skills that enable success in college through an in-depth introduction to college life, college realities, college expectations, study skills and time management.
CIT 105 — Intro to Information Technology
Covers the basics of information technology, including common Microsoft Office applications, responsible use of software and technology, file management techniques, and sound information consumption practices. CIT105 is designed for beginners with little or no experience using Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint. Participants are required to demonstrate software proficiency in the lab and through objective written tests.
MAT 174 — Finite Mathematics
Emphasizes business applications that involve the study of linear functions, applications using linear equations in two variables, counting methods, probability, finance applications, interpretation of date presented graphically, and computation of mean, median, standard deviation, normal distribution curve, and z scores.
Prerequisite: MAT173 with "C" or better, or placement.
MAT 181 — College Algebra
Focuses on developing a conceptual understanding of college algebra and problem solving skills. Topics include functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and combinatorics and probability.
Prerequisite: MAT173 with "C" or better, or placement.
Academic Major Requirements: Business Major
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|
| ACC228 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO222 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| LAW211 | Business Law I | 3 |
| CIT355 | Spreadsheet Applications for Dec. Making | 3 |
| MGT201 | Management of Organizations | 3 |
| MGT | Management Elective | 3 |
| MGT | Management Elective | 3 |
| MKT151> | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| MKT | Marketing Elective | 3 |
| One Elective from: | ECO, MGT, POL, PSY, SOC | 3 |
| Open Elective | 100 level & above | 3 |
| Open Elective | 100 level & above | 3 |
ACC228 — Managerial Accounting
Designed to prepare management student to direct and control operations from within the organization. Emphasis is placed on corporation reports, statements, schedules, and summaries prepared for the use of management.
Prerequisite: ACC201.
ECO222 — Principles of Microeconomics
A study of microeconomics (the “parts” of the economy) concepts and principles, international trade, and current issues in micro-economics. Required for business and economic majors.
LAW211 — Business Law I
A study of civil and criminal law and process and their interrelationship. The course also examines application of the Constitution to business with particular emphasis on the court system and administrative agencies, plus torts and contracts.
CIT355 — Spreadsheet Applications for Dec. Making
Focuses on the use of spreadsheet applications as a tool for decision-making. Topics include design and management of worksheets and templates, and the use of built-in functions. Organizational uses in the areas of accounting, finance, marketing, human resources are discussed.
Prerequisite: CIT105/111/205 and MAT174.
MGT201 — Management of Organizations
An overview of the internal workings of an organization. This writing-intensive course surveys the functional areas such as finance, marketing, operations, information and decision support systems, and human resources. The course also examines the natureof a managerial job.
Prerequisite: ENG141 and Sophomore standing.
MGT 121 — How Business Works
Acquaints the student with a broad variety of topics that are fundamental to the understanding of business. Topics include the essentials of economics, finance, management, marketing, international business, strategy and ethics. The study and discussion of current issues in each of these areas is used to increase understanding.
MKT151 — Introduction to Marketing
Exposes the student to the vocabulary of marketing and introduces many of the major principles and theories of the discipline. The focus of the course is on marketing's relationship to the other business functions and on marketing function management as opposed to day-to-day marketing operations.
MKT 253 — Marketing Communications
Deals with the operation and management of the advertising and promotion function with respect to both its positions within the marketing system and its relationship to the other business functions.
Prerequisite: MKT151.