Erie Community College, State University of New York

BUSINESS: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Curriculum

 First Year, Fall Semester
BU 200  Accounting Principles I (4 cr)
BU 300  Quantitative Business Methods (3 cr)
BU 400  Introduction to Business (3 cr)
EN 110  College Composition (3 cr)
______  Math Elective (3-4 cr)

 First Year, Spring Semester
BU 201  Accounting Principles II (4 cr)
BU 315  Computer Applications in Business (3 cr)
BU 500  Principles of Marketing (3 cr)
EN 111  Composition & Interpretation of Literature (3cr)
______  Math/Science Elective (3-4 cr)

 Second Year, Fall Semester
BU 405  Principles of Management (3 cr)
BU 600  Business Law I (3 cr)
______  Business Elective (3 cr)
EC 102  Macroeconomics (3 cr)
______  Business Elective (3 cr)

 Second Year, Spring Semester
BU 355  Business Finance (3 cr)
______  Business Elective (3 cr)
______  Business Elective (3 cr)
EC 103  Microeconomics (3 cr)
______  Liberal Arts Elective (3 cr)

NOTE: This is a recommended sequence. Student should consult his/her academic advisor prior to registering.

The following are recommended courses for students who wish to emphasize the accounting, marketing, or management/supervisory skills aspect of the Business Administration program. Students are advised to contact academic advisors for further information.

*NOTE: A student may use an interdisciplinary approach by selecting courses from any business course NOT required, to fulfill the business elective requirements.

Recommended Part-Time Sequence in Business Administration

 Semester One
English*
Business Organization

 Semester Two
English
Quantitative Business Methods

 Semester Three
Accounting Principles I
Macroeconomics

 Semester Four
Accounting Principles II
Microeconomics

 Semester Five
Computer Applications in Business
Principles of Marketing

 Semester Six
Business Law I
Liberal Arts Elective*

 Semester Seven
Business Elective*
Math Elective*

 Semester Eight
Business Finance
Business Elective*

 Semester Nine
Principles of Management
Business Elective*

 Semester Ten
Business Elective*
Math or Science Elective*

*Consult with academic advisors.

NOTE: Students should be aware that special electives may not be offered each semester. The above sequence, assuming two courses per semester, enables students to finish in 10 semesters. Students are free to accelerate with the understanding that they may not perform satisfactorily if they do not allow adequate time for out-of-class study. Inquiries should be directed to the chairperson of the business administration department.