Business, AA
Program Code: Business-AA
This program can be completed 100% online.
We are now offering the Business FastTrack Program for the Business Associate of Arts Degree in a one-year or two-year format that offers all of the required courses in five-week blocks, entirely online.
Program Description
If you're interested in building a strong foundation for a successful career in business, the Associate of Arts in Business is a smart place to start. In this program, you’ll explore essential topics like accounting, economics, marketing, and management while developing practical skills in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Whether you plan to transfer into a four-year business program, such as the University of Nevada, Reno’s 2+2 pathway, or stay at TMCC to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Business Management, this degree offers the flexibility to match your goals. You'll gain real-world insight into how businesses operate and learn how to think critically about the challenges and opportunities companies face today. The AA in Business is designed to help you take confident steps toward a wide range of careers in business or continued academic success.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| COM 113 | Fundamentals of Speech Communications | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I or Composition Enhanced or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Social Science 5 | 3 | |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| MATH 124 | College Algebra (or MATH 126 or Transferrable Elective) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| Social Science 5 | 3 | |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 102 or ENG 114 | Composition II (English) or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| MATH 176 or BUS 176 | Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences 3 or Calculus for Business | 3 |
| Diversity/Fine Arts 5 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECON 103 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 261 | Principles of Statistics I | 3 |
| Humanities 5 | 3 | |
| Science 4 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 5 | 3 | |
| ECON 262 | Principles of Statistics II | 3 |
| Science 4 | 3 | |
| MKT 210 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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See program recommendations or requirements.
Program Requirements
Associate of Arts degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To earn an AA degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English | 3-6 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Theatre: a Cultural Context (satisfies Diversity) | ||
| Humanities | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Ancient and Medieval Cultures | ||
or CH 202 | The Modern World | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
Required: | ||
| Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (or equivalent) | ||
| or | ||
| Calculus for Business 3 | ||
| Science | 6 | |
Lab required. See transfer requirements. | ||
| Social Science | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Principles of Sociology | ||
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity 2 | [3] | |
| Foreign Language | 0 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 2 | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
| American Experiences and Constitutional Change | ||
or PSC 101 | Introduction to American Politics | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| COM 113 | Fundamentals of Speech Communications | 3 |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 103 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 261 | Principles of Statistics I | 3 |
| ECON 262 | Principles of Statistics II | 3 |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| MKT 210 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | ||
| Select 6 units of transferable electives. | 6 | |
Recommended as a pre-requisite to MATH 176 | ||
| College Algebra (Or MATH 126) | ||
| Select one of the following Social Science courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Principles of Sociology | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
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If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114, the additional 3 required units will become elective units.
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May also count toward degree requirements. Please consult with Academic Advisement.
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BUS 176 can be taken in lieu of MATH 176 for the Business degrees at TMCC, but is not guaranteed to transfer to other NSHE institutions, including UNR.
Program Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:
PSLO1: Obtain the required knowledge and familiarity with the range of business disciplines including accounting, economics, statistics, and marketing.
PLSO2: Demonstrate understanding of and competency in applied skills, analytical skills, and interpersonal/group relation skills as they contribute to business professional skills.
Transfer Agreements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.
