Prebusiness - Associate in Prebusiness
60 Credits
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
A grade of C- or better is required for all courses designated below with footnote #2.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 1, 2 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 2 | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors 2 | 3 |
| Oral Communication | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication 2 | 3 |
| or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 1, 2 | 3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences (4 credits) 3 | 4 | |
| Select one course from Area III: Laboratory Science 3 | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (2 Courses) | ||
| ECON 2110G | Macroeconomic Principles (Grade of C- or better required) 2 | 3 |
| ECON 2120G | Principles of Microeconomics (Grade of C- or better required) 2 | 3 |
| Area V: Humanities (1 course) | ||
| Select one course from Area V: Humanities 3 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts (1 course) | ||
| Select one course from Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts 3 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| MATH 1430G | Applications of Calculus I (Major Requirement) 2 | 3 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| ACCT 2110 | Principles of Accounting I 2 | 3 |
| ACCT 2120 | Principles of Accounting II 2 | 3 |
| BCIS 1110 | Introduction to Information Systems 2 | 3 |
| BUSA 1110 | Intro to Business 2 | 3 |
| MATH 1350G | Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 |
| Electives, to bring up the total to 60 credits 4, 5 | ||
| BLAW 2110 and MKTG 2110 recommended. 5 | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G first.
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A grade of C- or better is required.
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Elective credit may vary based on General Education course selection, second language requirements, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors and/or minors. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 60 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However, students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
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BLAW 2110 Business Law I and MKTG 2110 Principles of Marketing are recommended electives. Note that BLAW 2110 will satisfy the BLAW 316 requirement and MKTG 2110 will satisfy the MKTG 303 requirement for students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration at NMSU Las Cruces (will count as lower division not upper division credit).
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1215 Intermediate Algebra and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BCIS 1110 | Introduction to Information Systems 2 | 3 |
| BUSA 1110 | Intro to Business 2 | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 2 | 4 |
| COMM 1130G or COMM 1115G | Public Speaking 2 or Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| Select one course from Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors 2 | 3 |
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 2 | 3 |
| Select one course from Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Electives 4 | 7 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACCT 2110 | Principles of Accounting I 2 | 3 |
| ECON 2110G | Macroeconomic Principles 2 | 3 |
| MATH 1430G | Applications of Calculus I 2 | 3 |
| Select one course from Area III: Laboratory Science 1 | 4 | |
| Elective (MKTG 2110 recommended) 4, 5 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACCT 2120 | Principles of Accounting II 2 | 3 |
| ECON 2120G | Principles of Microeconomics 2 | 3 |
| MATH 1350G | Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 |
| Elective (BLAW 2110 recommended) 4,5 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 2
A grade of C- or better is required.
- 3
MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G first.
- 4
Elective credit may vary based on General Education course selection, second language requirements, prerequisites, dual credit, A credit, double majors and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 60 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
- 5
BLAW 2110 Business Law I and MKTG 2110 Principles of Marketing are recommended electives. Note that BLAW 2110 will satisfy the BLAW 316 requirement and MKTG 2110 will satisfy the MKTG 303 requirement for students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration at NMSU Las Cruces (will count as lower division not upper division credit).
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