Business, B.A.S.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus, Online, DSUlive, Bismarck Campus, Williston Campus

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Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Business is a major within the School of Business and Entrepreneurship. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Degree Requirements:

General Education
Major Courses
Elective Courses

Degree available in Bismarck, Williston, DSUlive, and online.

The Bachelor of Applied Science Business Degree can build on a completed associate’s degree or can be pursued independently by completing all 120 semester hours at DSU and meeting the minimum requirements listed below.

Career Options

Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree - Business?

The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in business prepares students for entry level positions in business. This program is intended to build on an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree but can be pursued independently by completing 120 semester hours at DSU and meeting the minimum requirements for graduation.

Possible Career Paths

Administrative Services Manager
Marketing Manager
Budget Analyst
Data Entry Specialist

Requirements

40 General Education credits per catalog; ECON 201 or ECON 202 . 30 required business related semester hours. 32 semester hours of upper division (300-400 level) coursework, 30 semester hours of coursework from DSU and a minimum of 120 cumulative semester hours are required for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree.

General Education Coursework

Subtotal: 40

Courses

ACCT 200 - Elements of Accounting I Credits: 3
ACCT 201 - Elements of Accounting II Credits: 3
ACCT 301 - Computerized Accounting Credits: 3
ACCT 315 - Business Law I Credits: 3
BADM 336 - Management and Leadership Credits: 3
BOTE 210 - Business Communication Credits: 3
BOTE 247 - Spreadsheet Applications Credits: 3
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
OR
ECON 202 - Principles of Macro-Economics Credits: 3
ENTR 366 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
FIN 326 - Managerial Finance Credits: 3
MRKT 301 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3

Subtotal: 33

Program Electives

(to reach 120 credit requirement)

Subtotal: 47

Total: 120

Semester Sequence

First Semester

ACCT 200 - Elements of Accounting I Credits: 3
CSCI 101 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
ENGL 110 - College Composition I Credits: 3
MATH 103 - College Algebra Credits: 3
UNIV 100 - Freshman Seminar Credits: 1

Subtotal: 14

Second Semester

ACCT 201 - Elements of Accounting II Credits: 3
COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENGL 120 - College Composition II Credits: 3
HPER 100 - Concepts of Fitness & Wellness Credits: 2
General Education - Natural Science Course/Lab Credits: 4

Subtotal: 15

Third Semester

BOTE 247 - Spreadsheet Applications Credits: 3
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
OR
ECON 202 - Principles of Macro-Economics Credits: 3
General Education - Literature Course Credits: 3
General Education - Electives Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Fourth Semester

BOTE 210 - Business Communication Credits: 3
General Education - Creative Expression Course Credits: 3
General Education - Human Behavior and Governance Course Credits: 3
Electives Credits: 3
Electives Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Fifth Semester

ACCT 301 - Computerized Accounting Credits: 3
COMM 216 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Sixth Semester

BADM 336 - Management and Leadership Credits: 3
FIN 326 - Managerial Finance Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Seventh Semester

ACCT 315 - Business Law I Credits: 3
MRKT 301 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Eighth Semester

ENTR 366 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3
Electives 300-400 level Credits: 3
Elective (ANY COURSES 200- 400 level) Credits:1

Subtotal: 16

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to apply the theories and practice of management. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X. )
Students will be able to apply the concepts, theories, and practices involved in international business. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and X.)
Students will be able to recommend strategic decision alternatives using business concepts and theories. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and X.)
Students will be able to apply the conceptual framework of financial accounting and reporting in business. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X.)
Students will be able to solve fundamental problems in financial management. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X.)