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General Business - Associate of Science - AOS3 Degree
Program Description: The Associate of Science in General Business Degree program provides an introductory foundation to core aspects of the business environment while also preparing students for continued study in the field of business. The program develops skills through course work in communication, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, and the humanities, as well as in the business disciplines. Graduates may pursue additional education opportunities at senior institutions or pursue a variety of entry-level positions in the broad career field of business.
Locations Offered:
Valdosta
Requirements:
- Submit a completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or High School Equivalency transcript or college transcripts showing successful completion of 60+ semester credits or 72+ quarter credits
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable
- Present acceptable ACCUPLACER, ACT, ASSET, COMPASS, PSAT, or SAT scores or GED score of 145 or higher or have one of the following: an associate degree or higher or have a HOPE GPA of 2.6 after the completion of 10th grade. Documentation on a college transcript of successful completion of appropriate courses from a regionally accredited college or university may be accepted in lieu of test scores.
Curriculum
| General Core Courses | 41 |
|---|---|
| Area I - Language Arts/Communication (9 Hours) | 9 |
| ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 Literature and Composition | 3 |
| SPCH 1101 Public Speaking | 3 |
| Area II - Social/Behavior Science - Complete 12 Hours | 12 |
| HIST 2111 U.S. History I | 3 |
| POLS 1101 American Government | 3 |
| ECON 2105 Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Choose One of the Following (3 Hours) | |
| HIST 2112 U.S. History II | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics - Complete 14 Hours | 14 |
| MATH 1127 Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Choose One of the Following (3 Hours) | |
| MATH 1101 Mathematic Modeling | 3 |
| MATH 1111 College Algebra | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx - Complete One Natural Science Lecture and Lab (8 Hours) | |
| Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts - Complete 6 Hours | 6 |
| Choose One of the Following (3 Hours) | |
| ARTS 1101 Art Appreciation | 3 |
| HUMN 1101 Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| Occupational Courses | 27 |
|---|---|
| ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting I | 4 |
| ACCT 1105 Financial Accounting II | 4 |
| ACCT 1120 Spreadsheet Applications | 4 |
| ACCT 2000 Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 2140 Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| ACCT 2145 Personal Finance | 3 |
| ECON 2106 Microeconomics | 3 |
| Occupational Elective - Choose One of the Following (3 Hours) | 3 |
| BUSN 1300 Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MGMT 1120 Introduction to Business | 3 |
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The information in this College Catalog and Student Handbook accurately reflects current policies and procedures at the time of publication. Students are admitted to the College under and are subject to the provisions of the WGTC Catalog and Student Handbooks for the term they initially enroll. Students in all programs are admitted under and are subject to the provisions of the College Catalog and Student Handbook and applicable addendums for the term they are admitted to the program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. If for any reason a break in enrollment occurs, students must reapply and satisfy the College Catalog and Student Handbook requirements for the term of their re-entry to any program. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the student. The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time.
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