Business Administration
The Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration curriculum is designed for students who plan to pursue a bachelor of Business Administration degree. The curriculum parallels the first two years of study in business administration at state-supported colleges and universities in Texas and follows the field-of-study curriculum prescribed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate an ability to integrate the concepts of the essential areas of business
- Apply business reasoning to analysis of current events
- Demonstrate an understanding of business terminology and concepts
- Use decision-making skills to address business needs
- Demonstrate effective skills in written and oral communications using appropriate technologies
- Demonstrate an understanding of ethical concepts as applied to business
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
Professional Ethics and Confidentiality
Adaptability
Active Listening
Career Information
A Business Administration degree grants opportunities in Accountant, Marketing Director, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Advertising Analyst, Business Operations Manager, Financial Advisor, Banker, Sales Manager, Economist.
Course | Title | SCH |
---|---|---|
First Semester | ||
EDUC 1100 | Learning Frameworks | 1 |
ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
HIST 1301 | United States History I | 3 |
SPCH 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | 3 |
Creative Arts | 3 | |
Second Semester | ||
ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
BCIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
HIST 1302 | United States History II | 3 |
Third Semester | ||
ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
ECON 2302 | Microeconomics | 3 |
GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
BUSI 1307 | Personal Finance | 3 |
Life and Physical Science | 4 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
ECON 2301 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences | 3 |
Life and Physical Science | 4 | |
Language, Philosophy, & Culture | 3 | |
Total | 60 |
A student completing the LSCPA curriculum is considered Core Complete.
No more than 60-66 semester credit hours (SCH) from LSCPA will be applied to a Bachelor degree at Lamar University.
An additional 60 SCH or more must be completed to satisfy the bachelor degree requirements.
How long does the program generally take to complete?
The business administration program generally takes two years to complete.
Where do graduates typically find jobs after graduation?
Typically, graduates find positions in all areas of the business industry. Graduates can work as a business owner, human resources manager, project manager, retail manager, or entrepreneur.
What kind of salary can I expect?
According to O*NET OnLine, the role of business administrators has a bright outlook and the local salary is typically $35-$40 an hour. Other parts of the state have a slightly higher salary range.
Do you have job placement help?
LSCPA does provide job assistance. We have an Excelencia Center that all students can access throughout their time at school.
Kara Booth
Adjunct Instructor
Umphrey Industrial Technology Center, Office 201A
409-984-6418
boothkn@lamarpa.edu
Kellie Buckner
Program Director
Umphrey Industrial Technology Center, Office 201A
409-984-6418
bucknerkc@lamarpa.edu
Jim Cammack
Instructor
Umphrey Industrial Technology Center, Office 201B
409-984-6386
cammackje@lamarpa.edu
Brian Lynch
Adjunct Instructor
Umphrey Industrial Technology Center, Office 201A
409-984-6418
lynchb@lamarpa.edu
Business and Accounting Society
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Alpha Beta Gamma International Business Honor Society
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Overview
Associate of Arts
Contact
- Sheila Guillot
- Department Chair
- Umphrey Industrial Technology Center, Office 201B
- 409-984-6381
- guillsr@lamarpa.edu