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General Business - AA

This program is designed to prepare students who plan to obtain a bachelor’s degree in the field of business, accounting, management information systems, or a related field.

For transferability, the student must learn in advance of the particular requirements of the intended school or university. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their Luna advisor for proper advisement and course selection.


Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

  • Explain fundamental concepts and principles across the functional areas of business, including management, marketing, and economics.
  • Apply foundational accounting principles to record financial transactions, prepare basic financial statements, and perform fundamental financial analysis.
  • Utilize quantitative methods, data analysis, and critical thinking skills to analyze business problems and inform decision-making.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using current business software applications and explain the role of management information systems in organizational operations and strategy.
  • Describe and apply core principles of management, organizational behavior, and leadership necessary for effective collaboration in a business environment.
  • Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills and explain the importance of professional and ethical standards in business activities.

Degree Requirements

The follow degree requirements are for the 2025-2026 Catalog. For other catalogs, please see Catalogs

Minimum of 62 Credit Hours

General Education Core (32 credit hours)
Area I. Communications (9 credit hours)
COMM1130 Public Speaking 3
COMM2120 Interpersonal Communication 3
ENGL1110 Composition I 3
ENGL1120 Composition II 3
Area II. Mathematics (7 credit hours)
MATH1220 College Algebra 4
MATH1350 Introduction to Statistics 3
Area III. Laboratory Science (4 credit hours)
Area IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credit hours)
Area V. Humanities (3 credit hours)
Area VI. Creative and Fine Arts (3 credit hours)
Area VII. Flex (3 credit hours)
BCIS1110 Intro to Information Systems 3

Program Core Requirements (24 credit hours)
ACCT2110 Principles of Accounting I 4
ACCT2120 Principles of Accounting II 4
BUSA1110 Introduction to Business 3
BUSA2999 Business Capstone 1
ECON2110 Macroeconomic Principles 3
ECON2120 Microeconomics Principles 3
MGMT2110 Principles of Management 3
MKTG2110 Principles of Marketing 3

Program Approved Electives (6 credit hours)
BCIS1110 Intro to Information Systems 3
BFIN2110 Introduction of Finance 3
BLAW2110 Business Law I 3
BUS102 Quantitative Methods in Business 3
BUSA2460 Business Ethics 3
CSA217 Microsoft Excel 3