Programs of Study

Business Administration AAS

Program Description

Craven Community College’s Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions and processes and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy.

Coursework in the 67 SHC program includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management and marketing. The application of the core concepts is further developed through the study of computer applications, communication, and team building. Students have an opportunity to strengthen interpersonal and conceptual skills such as motivation, performance appraisal, decision making and problem solving. Students may complete the program online, as well as in traditional face-to-face formats.

Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. The Business Administration curriculum prepares graduates to begin their careers as management trainees and first line supervisors as well as for higher level management positions in either profit or nonprofit organizations. 

Admission Criteria

Admission to this program requires that students be high school graduates or have a recognized equivalency.  

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Business Administration programs will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the American free enterprise system
  • Recognize and employ strategic management for a business operation
  • Utilize marketing and/or financial management principles to support an organization
  • (For A25120A) Work within a team to develop a plan to integrate all of a firm’s resources to achieve business goals
  • (For A25120B) Create a plan of quality and productivity for a process.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and business, including:

  • supervisor
  • management trainee
  • business owner/entrepreneur
  • financial insurance planning and sales
  • human resource specialist

Contact Information

Executive Director of Career Programs
252-638-7372

Admissions Office
252-638-7430

Degree Requirements

The following suggested schedule is based on full-time enrollment. Part-Time Students begin with ACA-111. ACC-120, BUS-110. Continue with sequence of required courses. General education courses may be taken at any time. For information about prerequisites and corequisites, please refer to the catalog.

Courses in this program

First Semester

Semester Credit Hours: 14

Second Semester

Semester Credit Hours: 16

Third Semester

Semester Credit Hours: 9

Fourth Semester

Semester Credit Hours: 12

Fifth Semester

Semester Credit Hours: 14

Major Elective

Students must select four credits from the following options. Contact an advisor for information on work based learning courses.