Gulf Coast State College | Business Administration and Management, A.S.

Do You have a passion for business?

Then a degree in Business Administration will give you the opportunity to pursue your passions. Business administration is a wide field that incorporates many types of management positions. You'll be using the management and operational skills you learn in this program to assist in the operation of businesses - from independent businesses to major corporations.

Whether you're a first-time job seeker or an experienced employee, the training you'll receive in this program will help you advance in your career in the business administration and management field.

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Contact the Advisor

Melanie Boyd
Chair, Business and Technology
850-872-3839
mboyd@gulfcoast.edu

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Who is eligible for the business administration Option, A.S. program?

If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program.

If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.

WHY CHOOSE GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE TO EARN YOUR degree?

You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state.
With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve.
More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

How do I apply to the business administration, a.s. program?

To apply, you’ll need to complete the general admission application to Gulf Coast State College. Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

How do I register for my classes?

Check out the class registration dates and plan your schedule today.

How do I apply for financial aid and scholarships?

There are many options available to help you pay for college. Find out more about scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.

Degree Requirements

Communications Area		CH
•+*ENC1101, English I		3
+*ENC1102, English II		3
Humanities Area		3
Visual and Performing Arts	See General Education Requirement
Philosophy/Religion	See General Education Requirement
Literature	See General Education Requirement
Mathematics Area
•+*STA2023, Statistics		3
Social Sciences Area
Behavioral Sciences	•ECO2013, Economics, Macro	3
Major Courses
CGS1570, Microcomputer Applications		3
#MNA1100, Human Relations in Management		3
*ACG2001, Financial Accounting I		3
+*ACG2011, Financial Accounting II		3
BUL2241, Business Law		3
ECO2023, Economics, Micro		3
MAR2011, Marketing		3
MAN2021, Principles of Management		3
MAN2500, Operations Management		3
MAN2160, Foundations of Leadership		3
+MAN2930, Special Topics in Management		3
Pick any 4 courses from the list below:
FIN1100, Personal Finance		3
+ACG2071, Managerial Accounting		3
+CGS2518, Spreadsheets for Business Environments		3
+CGS2069, Internet Marketing		3
DIG2100, Web Design I		3
TRA2010, Transportation and Distribution		3
TRA2131, Purchasing and Inventory Management		3
TRA2154, Introduction to Supply Chain Management		3
TRA2230, Warehouse Management		3
ENT2000, Introduction to Entrepreneurship		3
+ENT2112, Business Plans		3
+ENT2430, Funding Acquisition and Legal Issues		3
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS		60

• General Education Core.

+ Prerequisites and/or corequisites required. See course descriptions.

# Applies only to A.S. degree and certificate programs.

= PSAV course.

* Minimum grade of "C" required.

Business Administration and Management, A.S.