Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

Objectives

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) is a transfer degree program only. The BAAS program prepares students for leadership roles in business and industry. Students will also conduct comprehensive analysis of individual and group behaviors in organizations, and learn to develop and deliver effective training programs.

Degree Requirements

Requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences include:

Core Curriculum (42 hrs.)

Forty-four (42) semester credit hours of University Core Curriculum requirements. (See the Core Curriculum requirements section of this catalog.)

BAAS Core

A BAAS Core consisting of 15 upper-division semester hours as follows:

ACCT 3300	Accounting and Finance for Small Business and Entrepreneurs
	or
FINA 3300	Accounting and Finance for Small Business and Entrepreneurs
FINA 3315	Personal Finance
MANA 3320	Human Resource Management
HRD 3306	Team Building
TECH 4301	Supervision

Concentration

A Concentration consisting of 21-22 upper-division semester hours in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Management, Retail Enterprises, Small Business Operations, or as approved by the Dean of the College of Business and Technology.

Additional Courses

Additional courses as approved by the Dean to satisfy University degree requirements. Upper-division credit not to exceed 7 hours may be granted to individuals submitting evidence of relevant work experience in an area of technical expertise or for an approved internship. Evidence of this experience must be submitted to the CBT advising office within six months of initial enrollment and requires a cover letter and resume.