Adult Studies

Associate of Arts in Business Supervision

Outline of Degree Requirements

General Studies

General Studies

 
ENGL 101 Written Communication II 3
    Speech Communication 3
COL 181 Adult Student Orientation 1
    Psychology 3
    Sociology 3
    College-Level Math 3
    Natural Science (Lab Optional) 3
    Bible/Religion/Philosophy 6
    Music/Art/Literature/Drama 3
    Fitness/Wellness/Health/P.E. 1
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Supervision Core
 
ACCT 203 Fundamentals of Accounting I 3
ACCT 204 Fundamentals of Accounting II 3
BADM 122 Business Ethics 3
BADM 222 Business Communication 3
BADM 223 Human Relations in Business 3
BADM 224 Principles of Supervision 3
ECON 233 Principles of Economics 3
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Business Electives

 
    ACCT, BADM, CAPP or ECON 6
       

General Electives

6
Note: Students without computer skills are urged to include at least one CAPP course in their business electives.

Course Descriptions

ACCT203- Fundamentals of Accounting I -3 Hours

A study of accounting principles and procedures, including original data collection, transaction analysis, journalizing, posting, summarizing and preparing financial statements.

AACT204- Fundamentals of Accounting II -3 Hours

Continued study of accounting principles and procedures as related to financial statements, with emphasis placed on the analysis and interpretation of these statements.

Prerequisite: ACCT203 or permission of instructor.

BADM122- Business Ethics -3 Hours
Acquaints beginning students with the role of business in society and the concepts of a life ministry in business. Covers business ethics from a biblical perspective and a brief introduction to general business principles.

BADM222- Business Communication -3 Hours

A practical application of the principles and psychological aspects of communication theory as related to the business setting. Emphasis is on written, oral and electronic modes of effective and efficient conveyance and processing of business data for decision-making and implementation.

Prerequisite: ENGL101 required, ENGL102 recommended.

BADM223- Human Relations in Business -3 Hours

A study of how people interact and work together. Includes an examination of why values, attitudes and behaviors can cause relationship problems and how these problems can be prevented or overcome.

BADM224- Principles of Supervision -3 Hours

A study of the supervisor’s job emphasizing the development of skills required for being an effective first-level leader.

Prerequisite: BADM223

ECON233- Principles of Economics -3 Hours

This course gives attention to the study of micro and macro economic principles. Topics include supply and demand, consumer behavior, market structure, income determination, interest rates, inflation and unemployment.

NOTE:

These courses may be subject to change. For more information, consult the current Bethel College catalog or your academic advisor.