About This Degree

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NPC Faculty Mentor: Jennifer Lyons (Jennifer.Lyons@np.edu) 501.760.4256

• The Associate of Science degree in Business is designed for students preparing to transfer to a 4-year institution to obtain a baccalaureate degree in the field of business. This degree is approved for acceptance at the following 4-year public universities.
• Courses prerequisite to another class requires a minimum grade of “C” in order to advance to the next course.
• Each institution is allowed to specify certain courses. Choose the institution below if your transfer institution has been decided. 

NPC Business Division Graduation Requirement

• A cumulative average of “C” (2.0) is required for graduation for all NPC programs.
• All Business Division courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.

NPUC Transfer Resources:   • Transfer 101  •  Transfer Checklists  •  Transfer FAQ

NPC Honors Program: The NPC Honors Program is accepting applications. Learn more about the NPC Honors Program.

How to Use the Graduation Map

Full-time? Part-time? Need developmental courses? Starting in the Spring or Summer?
Take courses in the order shown on the Graduation Map. See your academic advisor to help streamline your path toward degree completion.*

Scholarship recipients: Please be aware of eligibility criteria for your scholarship(s).  In particular, pay attention to (1) the enrollment requirements each semester for disbursement of your scholarship(s) and (2) the number of hours and GPA required each semester and/or year for renewal of your scholarship(s).  Graduation Maps provide a semester-by-semester course listing to allow you to graduate on time.  Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at (501) 760-6398 with any questions regarding enrollment/renewal requirements of your scholarship(s).

Semester 1 - Fall (15 Credit Hours)

• ORT 1000 - Student LMS Training 0 Credits
• ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits

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• ACT 1103 - Principles Of Accounting I** 3 Credits
• CIS 1013 - Information Systems 3 Credits
• ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
• MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses depending on transfer institution requirements:

• BUS 1113 - Introduction To Business** 3 Credits
• BUS 2033 - Business Communications** 3 Credits

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  ► Progress check: Meet with your NPC Academic Advisor or your Faculty Mentor.

Semester 2 - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

• ACT 1113 - Principles Of Accounting II** 3 Credits
• BUS 2213 - Business Calculus 3 Credits
• SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits
• ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• HIST 2223 - United States History To 1865* 3 Credits
• HIST 2233 - United States History Since 1865* 3 Credits
• POLS 1113 - American National Government* 3 Credits

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  ► Progress check: Meet with your NPC Academic Advisor or your Faculty Mentor.

Semester 3 - Fall (16 Credit Hours)

• BUS 2123 - Business Statistics** 3 Credits
• BUS 2203 - Business Law** 3 Credits
• ECON 2203 - Macroeconomics* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• ENG 2273 - World Literature I* 3 Credits
• ENG 2283 - World Literature II* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• BIOL 1024 - Biology for Non-Majors* 4 Credits
• BIOL 1114 - Biology for Majors* 4 Credits
• BIOL 2224 - Anatomy & Physiology I* 4 Credits

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  ► Progress check: Meet with the NPUC Transfer Center Coordinator for university admissions and scholarship deadlines.

Semester 4 - Spring (16 Credit Hours)

• ECON 2213 - Microeconomics* 3 Credits
• SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• ART 1593 - Art Appreciation* 3 Credits
• MUS 1213 - Music Appreciation* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• CHEM 1104 - Chemistry For Non-Majors* 4 Credits
• CHEM 1204 - Chemistry I for Majors* 4 Credits
• ESCI 1104 - Earth Science* 4 Credits
• GEOL 1104 - Physical Geology* 4 Credits
• PHYS 1114 - Physical Science* 4 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• HIST 2253 - World Civilization To 1500* 3 Credits
• HIST 2263 - World Civilization Since 1500* 3 Credits

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  ► Progress check: See the Graduation website for GradFest and graduation information/deadlines.

62 Credit Hours

_{^{* Denotes NPC courses included in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)}}