Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science in Business degree program provides students the general education, business, and technical workplace skills necessary for success. This program prepares graduates for entry-level business management positions and promotes expansion of the skills and knowledge of individuals currently employed. The program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision making.
Career Outlook
Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration are prepared for a wide range of positions across diverse industries, including retail, healthcare, tribal enterprises, government agencies, financial services, and small business operations. The program emphasizes practical, workforce-ready skills in areas such as management, marketing, accounting, customer service, and business communication.
Graduates may pursue positions such as:
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Manager
- Customer Service Representative
- Sales Associate or Retail Supervisor
- Bookkeeping or Accounting Clerk
- Marketing Assistant
- Human Resources Assistant
- Small Business Owner or Entrepreneur
The program also supports workforce development within local and regional economies, by preparing graduates to contribute to sustainable business growth, entrepreneurship, and community leadership.
Application Deadline
Review the TMC Academic Calendar for admission & registration deadlines for each semester.
Program Courses
Program Required Courses
Business Administration Degree Pathway
Program of Study Year One |
Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
Course # | Course Title | Credit | Course # | Course Title | Credit |
ACCT 200 | Elements of Accounting I | 3 | ACCT 201 | Elements of Accounting II | 3 |
BOTE 108 | Business Math | 3 | ACCT 215 | Business in the Legal Environment | 3 |
BOTE 247 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 | BADM 201 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
ENGL 110 | Composition I | 3 | BOTE 224 | E-Business | 3 |
GEN ED | General Education Course | 3 | ENGL 120 | Composition II | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Program of Study Year Two |
Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
Course # | Course Title | Credit | Course # | Course Title | Credit |
BADM 215 | Principles of Management | 3 | BADM 215 | Leadership Development | 3 |
BOTE 211 | Business Communication | 3 | BADM 224 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 | BOTE 161 | Internship | 2 |
ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | BOTE 177 | Job Readiness | 1 |
ENTR 200 | Small Business Finance | 3 | CIS 274 | Project Management | 3 |
GEN ED | General Education Course | 3 | ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Total Credits Required: 63