Communications (6 credit hours)
| ENG 121 English Composition I* | 3 Credits/3 Contacts |
| COM 150 Public Speaking* | 3 Credits/3 Contacts |
Humanities (choose 2 courses from 2 different prefixes)
| ART 100 Art Appreciation* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| ART 220 History of Art I* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| ART 221 History of Art II* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| ENG 201 Women in Literature* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| ENG 233 Children’s Literature* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| ENG 234/HUM 234 World Mythologies* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| HIST 101 Western Civilization I* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| HIST 102 Western Civilization II* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| HUM 101 Modern Culture & the Arts* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| LNG 161 Spanish I | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| LNG 162 Spanish II* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| LNG 163 Spanish III* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| LNG 261 Spanish IV* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| MUS 150 Music Appreciation* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| PHIL 210 Ethics* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| PHIL 230 Philosophy* | 3 Credits/3 Contacts |
| REL 231 Comparative Religion* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| REL 232 Old Testament* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| REL 233 New Testament* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
Mathematics (choose 1; consult Advisor for best choice)
| MATH 117 Finite Math* OR | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| MATH 151 College Algebra* OR | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| MATH 161 Calculus I* OR | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| MATH 201 Statistics* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
Natural Science (choose 2 courses from 2 different prefixes – 1 must have a lab)
| BIO 101 Human Biology* | 3 Credits/5 Contacts |
| BIO 110 Biological Form and Function* | 3 Credits/3 Contacts |
| BIO 120 Biology* | 4 Credits/5 Contacts |
| BIO 121 Cellular Biology* | 4 Credits/5 Contacts |
| BIO 122 Organismal Biology* | 4 Credits/5 Contacts |
| BIO 125 Environment and Society* | 3 Credits/3 Contacts |
| BIO 201 Ecology* | 4 Credits/5 Contacts |
| BIO 210 Human Anatomy & Physiology I* | 4 Credits/6 Contacts |
| BIO 211 Human Anatomy & Physiology II* | 4 Credits/6 Contacts |
| BIO 212 Pathophysiology* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| BIO 220 General Genetics* | 3 Credits/3 Contacts |
| BIO 230 Microbiology* | 4 Credits/6 Contacts |
| CHEM 130 Chemistry* | 4 Credits/5 Contacts |
| CHEM 133 General Chemistry I* | 4 Credits/6 Contacts |
| CHEM 134 General Chemistry II* | 4 Credits/6 Contacts |
| CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I | 4 Credits/6 Contacts |
| CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry II | 4 Credits/6 Contacts |
| GEOG 142 Physical Geography* | 4 Credits/5 Contacts |
| GEOL 145 Physical Geology* | 4 Credits/5 Contacts |
| PHYS 144 Astronomy* | 4 Credits/5 Contacts |
| PHYS 251 Physics I* | 5 Credits/7 Contacts |
| PHYS 253 Physics II* | 5 Credits/7 Contacts |
Social Science (choose 1 course)
| ANTH 201 Intro Cultural Anthropology | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| HIST 101 Western Civilization I* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| HIST 102 Western Civilization II * | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| HIST 201 U.S. History I* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| HIST 202 U.S. History II* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| HIST 204 History of Michigan* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| PSI 110 American Gov. and Political Science* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| PSI 111 State & Local Government* | 3 Credits/3 Contacts |
| PSY 101 Psychology* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| PSY 201 Psychology & Personality* | 3 Credits/3 Contacts |
| PSY 210 Human Growth & Development* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| PSY 220 Abnormal Psychology* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| PSY 250 Human Sexuality* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| PSY 260 Social Psychology* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| SOC 120 Principles of Sociology* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| SOC 121 Modern Social Problems* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| SOC 220 Marriage & Family* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
Required Courses (23 credit hours)
| ACCT 111 Principles of Accounting I* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| ACCT 112 Principles of Accounting II* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| BUS 104 Introduction to Business* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| BUS 255 Business Law* | 3 Credits/3 Contacts |
| ECON 203 Principles of Economics (Micro)* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| ECON 204 Principles of Economics (Macro)* | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
Elective Courses
Minimum of 6 elective credit hours as needed to reach 60 total credits
Business Electives to Consider
| ACCT 100 Fundamentals of Accounting | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
| BUS 205 Business Statistics* | 3 Credits/3 Contacts |
| BUS 250 Principles of Marketing* | 3 Credits/3 Contacts |
| BUS 251 Organizational Behavior* | 3 Credits/3 Contacts |
| BUS 252 Introduction to Management* | 3 Credits/3 Contacts |
| Other ACCT/BUS Courses – in consultation with Advisor | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 60 credits |
| *Course has a prerequisite | |
NOTE: No courses under 100 level are accepted toward this degree. A grade of 2.0 or higher is required for any courses in the general education (MTA) areas.
Scope & Sequence
| Fall 1 | Winter 1 | Fall 2 | Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 111 | ACCT 112 | COM 150 | BUS Elective |
| BUS 104 | BUS Elective | BUS 255 | ECON 204 |
| ENG 121 | MATH course | ECON 203 | MTA Humanities course |
| BUS Elective | MTA Social Science course | MTA Natural Science w/ lab | MTA Natural Science course |
| MTA Humanities course |
Current/Revised: 04/08/2020
Employment Information
Glen Oaks faculty are skilled,
knowledgeable, and enthusiastic
about the subjects they teach.
One of our Professor of
Business, Larry Hass, has been
named five times to Who’s Who
Among Teachers at America’s
Junior Colleges and has authored
and edited sections of several
business textbooks.
The Associate of Business (AB) degree gives the student a core of business and general courses and is designed as a transfer degree for those planning to acquire a bachelor’s degree in business. It is recommended that students work closely with a Glen Oaks Community College advisor and with an advisor from the college or university of their choice to ensure transfer-ability of courses.
Glen Oaks Community College students are at an advantage with a community college “start” before transferring to a college or university. Glen Oaks advisors have complete curriculum guides listing course equivalencies for many programs. Glen Oaks advisors work closely with colleges, receive regular program information, communicate on a regular basis and attend workshops and seminars at various institutions. They keep current on transfer information which impacts Glen Oaks students.
The Associate of Applied Science in Business degree prepares you for entry-level jobs in:
- Accounting
- Service
- Business
- Government
- Industry
- Health Care
- Banking & Finance
- Management/Marketing
- Retail
The U.S. Department of Labor expects jobs in management to show above average growth through 2016. This is due to the continuing complexity of business. According to National Bureau of Labor Statistics data, first-line retail supervisors/managers of retail sales workers earned $37,427 on average and first-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers earned as much as $64,281 on average in annual wages.
Successful business people have a passion for business. They must know their business inside and out and have the drive to effectively execute the business plan. They must have the pulse on new and emerging products, businesses, and technology.Business managers must keep an eye on the competition and continually identify ways to maintain and grow the business. It is important to set realistic business goals and stay focused on achieving them.