Business: General Business Degree

Associate of Applied Science

The General Business degree provides knowledge and skills in the field of business. Students are encouraged to meet with a WNC counselor to identify programs which best suit their career goals.

Salary: Depends on size & type of organization.
$50,640–$88,670 / year (Nevada)

Career Outlook: Average growth, strong competition

Good To Know: Often includes hiring, training and supervising employees

WNC Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service

Total Requirements: 60 Units (Credits)

Course Requirements
Program Requirements		27 Units (Credits)
ACC 135	Bookkeeping I	3
& ACC 201	Financial Accounting	3
or ACC 201	Financial Accounting
& ACC 202	Managerial Accounting
BUS 101	Introduction to Business	3
or MGT 103	Introduction to Small Business Management
BUS 110	Human Relations For Employment	3
or MGT 201	Principles of Management
or MGT 212	Leadership & Human Relations
or MGT 283	Introduction to Human Resources Management
BUS 273	Business Law I	3
ECON 102	Principles of Microeconomics	3
ECON 103	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
IS 101	Introduction to Information Systems	3
IS 201	Computer Applications	3
Choose 15 units from the following areas:		15 Units (Credits)
Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Insurance, Management, Marketing or Real Estate. Must take at least 3 units in three different subject areas.
General Education Requirements		18 Units (Credits)
English/Communications Requirements Recommended: BUS 107, BUS 108; Must include a writing course		6
Mathematics Requirement BUS 109 or higher level mathematics course		3
Science Requirement		3
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements		3
General Electives		3
A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science page.

Suggested Course Sequence

1st Year

First Semester: 15 Credits

BUS 101 or MGT 103: 3
BUS 107: 3
BUS 109 or other math: 3
IS 101: 3
U.S./Nevada Constitution: 3

Second Semester: 15 Credits

BUS 108: 3
BUS 273: 3
ECON 102: 3
IS 201: 3
Science Course: 3

2nd Year

Third Semester: 15 Credits

ACC 135 or ACC 201: 3
BUS 110, MGT 201, MGT 212, or MGT 283: 3
Business Electives: 6
ECON 103: 3

Fourth Semester: 15 Credits

ACC 201 or ACC 202: 3
Business Electives: 9
General Elective: 3

Mission and Outcomes

Mission: The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science degree in business is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the current business environment.

Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science degree at WNC are expected to demonstrate that they:

know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.
have developed managerial and personal skills essential to the current business environment

= This program can be completed entirely online.