Plan Code 216, CIP Code 24.0101
Award: Associate of Arts and Sciences
Program Head: Rachael Thompson, rthompson@mgcc.edu, (540) 863-2890
Length: Four Semesters (Two years of full-time study)
This Transfer Track is designed for those students interested in pursuing a TRADITIONAL BUSINESS DEGREE OR those students interested in business degrees at AACSB Accredited Institutions.
Purpose: This Business Administration track is the first two years of a four-year discipline that combines an intensive general education approach with broad programs in business to provide the fundamentals of sound business theories and practices. It is designed to allow students to transfer into the third year of a four-year college or university business program and for those students interested in business degrees at Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accredited Institutions. It is not intended to prepare students for clerical or similar occupations.
Admission Information: In addition to the general admission requirements to the College, students whose placement test scores indicate the need to increase their level of proficiency in reading, writing and/or mathematics will be required to take appropriate developmental courses. Enrolling in developmental courses may increase the length of time necessary for completing the chosen course or program of study, but will enhance the student’s preparation for college-level coursework and increase chances for successful attainment of academic, occupational and personal goals.
Admission Requirements: General admission requirements of the College apply to this program.
Graduation Requirements: Students must complete the required courses in curriculum and achieve a 2.0 minimum grade point average to receive this academic award.
Transfer Major Objectives: Students who transfer after completing this program may wish to major in fields such as: Accounting, Business Information Systems, Finance, Marketing, and Management.
Related Program: Business Administration with Specialization in Business Foundations.
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