Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Degree Requirements
All requirements for the distance degree program are the same as those for the same degree on the campus. Distance degree program students are subject to all ASC policies, deadlines and graduation requirements, except where noted.
- You will be required to complete 30 Adams State College semester credits which may be met by completing ASC Independent study or online courses approved and listed on the website or other publications.
- Course credits earned through the distance degree program are entered on the student record without distinction between on-campus and off campus courses.
- ASC credits earned in off-campus courses are considered to be the same as those earned in on-campus courses for the purpose of meeting residency or other requirements in degree programs of the institution.
Writing Proficiency
All students must submit a writing portfolio to the Department Chair by the end of the seventh week of the next-to-last semester prior to graduation.
Technology Proficiency Requirement/Met by completing:
BUS 120: Business Computer Applications I or
CSCI 100 - Introduction to Computers or
Equivalent transfer course
Business majors are expected to complete BUS 120 - Business Computer Applications I or an equivalent course.
Degree Program Total Credit Requirements
- General Education - 34 credits
- Major - Business Administration - 39 credits
- Emphasis Areas: 30 credits
-General Business or
-Legal Studies or
-Management - Electives - 17 credits
Note: Degree must include 42 upper-division (300/400 level) semester-hour credits.
Business Administration majors must complete the following 39 hours of core courses.
BUS 103: Introduction to Business - 3 cr. hrs.
BUS 120: Business Computer Applications I - 3 cr. hrs.
BUS 207: Introduction to Accounting I - 3 cr. hrs.
BUS 208: Introduction to Accounting II - 3 cr. hrs.
BUS 211: Business Law - 3 cr. hrs.
BUS 304: Principles of Marketing - 3 cr. hrs.
BUS 318: Business Statistics - 3 cr. hrs.
BUS 361: Principles of Management - 3 cr. hrs.
BUS 363: Managerial Finance - 3 cr. hrs.
BUS 430: Productions & Operations Management - 3 cr. hrs.
BUS 480: Business Policy - 3 cr. hrs.
ECON 255: Principles of Economics I - 3 cr. hrs.
ECON 256: Principles of Economics II - 3 cr. hrs.
Electives
Electives may be approved transfer credits or courses taken from ASC. Note: Electives are credits that are required but not used elsewhere in the degree program.
Total credit hours required for graduation: 120
Note: Degree must include 42 upper-division (300/400 level) semester-hour credits. To receive credit, all course grades must be passing (C or better). A minimum of 30 credits must be ASC credits for the BA or BS degree.





