General Business to Business Administration
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Goldey-Beacom College.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's associate degree program in General Business prepares students for entry-level technical and professional careers in a variety of business settings. In addition to required courses in accounting, management, marketing, microcomputer applications as well as related general education courses in economics, mathematics, and written/oral communication, elective courses offer the opportunity to tailor the program to meet individual employment goals or educational needs. Graduates of the General Business Program also are prepared to continue their education at the bachelor's degree level. Goldey-Beacom's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree gives students the opportunity to examine the ways society, culture, and technology intersect in today's global economy. The unique composition of the degree serves to broaden students horizons and provides an ideal combination of skills and knowledge to function effectively in a wide variety of business and not-for-profit arenas. An emphasis is placed on conceptual skills, interpersonal skills, and general management skills. This degree is ideal for the student who wishes to acquire skills for the world of business and management through an exploration of society and culture. Students completing this program see the global picture and possess the skills to effectively manage and lead.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
General Business (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting I | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Academic Writing | 3 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CIS 107 | Introduction to Computers and Applications | 3 |
| MAT 140 | Essentials of College Algebra or | 4 |
| MAT 153 | College Math and Statistics | 4 |
| 17 | ||
Second Semester (spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 112 | Accounting II | 4 |
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| ECO 111 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| CIS 112 | Spreadsheet/Graphics Proc or | 3 |
| OAT 152 | Excel Level I | 3 |
| MAT 255 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Third Semester (fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 122 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 221 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| MGT 212 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKT 212 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Program Support Elective* | 3/4 |
| 15/16 | ||
Fourth Semester (spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 203 | Business Law | 3 |
| SOC 215 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Business Elective** | 3/4 |
| XXX XXX | Business Elective** | 3/4 |
| BUS 275 | Portfolio/Experiental Learning (Advisor Approval Required) | 3 |
| 15/17 | ||
Business Administration (Bachelor's Degree - Goldey-Beacom College)
Fifth Semester (fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| HUM 103 | Humanities I | 3 |
| PSY 160 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| XXX XXX | General Elective 300-400 | 3 |
| FIN 333 | Financial Management | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Sixth Semester (spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 136 | Precalculus | 3 |
| HUM 104 | Humanities II | 3 |
| COM 341 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| MGT 310 | International Business Management | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Business Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Seventh Semester (fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 428 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| ENG 485 | Presentation & Debate I | 3 |
| ENG 465 | Research Writing I | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Business Elective 300-400 | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Business Elective 300-400 | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Eighth Semester (spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 486 | Presentation and Debate II | 3 |
| ENG 466 | Research Writing II | 3 |
| MGT 492 | Business Policy & Strategy | 3 |
| LAW 432 | Business Law II or | 3 |
| MGT 481 | Operations Management | 3 |
| XXX XXX | General Elective 300-400 | 3 |
| 15 | ||
*Program Support Electives - Choose 1 course (3 or 4 credits): ENG 122, ENG 124, HIS 111, HIS 112, PSY 121, SOC 111, SPA 136
**Major Electives Choose - 2 courses (3 or 4 credits each): MIS 220, MGT 218, MGT 231, MKT 214, MKT 219, OAT 121, OAT 151, OAT 152, OAT 157, OAT 158, OAT 159, OAT 242, ACC 162
The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course scheduling may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1710
Georgetown: (302) 259-6665
Wilmington: (302) 573-5428
Goldey-Beacom College
Jessica Fehnel, fehnel@gbc.edu; (302) 225-6270
Admissions: (302) 225-6248