Nov 24, 2024

2016-2017 College Catalog

2016-2017 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Business, AS for Transfer

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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 accepted at the following 4-year public universities in Arkansas upon completion of the entire degree. Students pursuing this degree may refer to the NPU 2+2 Transfer Opportunities page for links to the College of Business at our partner universities. Courses prerequisite to another class require a minimum grade of “C” in order to advance to the next course.

Arkansas State University	Southern Arkansas University	University of Arkansas Monticello
Arkansas Technical University	University of Arkansas Ft. Smith	University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
Henderson State University	University of Arkansas Little Rock	University of Central Arkansas

Business Division Graduation Requirement

A cumulative average of C (2.0) is required for graduation for all NPC programs. In addition, in order to graduate with any Business Division degree or certificate, all Business Division courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.

General Education Core - 38 Transferable Hours

ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits
ORT 0 - Blackboard Student Training 0 Credits
ENGLISH/COMMUNICATION - 9 CREDIT HOURS
ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 3 Credits
MATHEMATICS - 6 CREDIT HOURS
MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
MATH 2213 - Business Calculus 3 Credits
LAB SCIENCES - 8 CREDIT HOURS
Consult with NPC’s transfer advisor for options approved by the university to which you plan to transfer.
BIOL 1114 - General Biology* 4 Credits
PHYS 1114 - Physical Science* 4 Credits
FINE ARTS - 3 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
ART 1593 - Art Appreciation For Non-Art Majors* 3 Credits
MUS 1213 - Music Appreciation* 3 Credits
TART 1153 - Introduction To Theater* 3 Credits
HUMANITIES - 3 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
ENG 2273 - World Literature I* 3 Credits
ENG 2283 - World Literature II* 3 Credits
SOCIAL SCIENCES - 9 CREDIT HOURS
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits
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
Select one of the following courses:
HIST 2253 - World Civilization to 1500* 3 Credits
HIST 2263 - World Civilization since 1500* 3 Credits

Business Core - 24 Transferable Hours

ACT 1103 - Principles Of Accounting I** 3 Credits
ACT 1113 - Principles Of Accounting II** 3 Credits
BUS 2203 - Business Law I** 3 Credits
BUS 2123 - Business Statistics** 3 Credits
CIS 1013 - Information Systems I 3 Credits
ECON 2203 - Macroeconomics* 3 Credits
ECON 2213 - Microeconomics* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
BUS 1113 - Introduction To Business** 3 Credits
BUS 2033 - Business Communications** 3 Credits

62 Transferable Credit Hours

See the NPU Transfer Center Coordinator for degree and graduation information.

General Education Core Requirements

^{All state institutions of higher education in Arkansas have a 35-hour minimum general education core requirement with specified hours in each of seven academic areas. English (6), Mathematics (3), Science (8), Fine Arts (3), Humanities (3), US History (3), and Social Sciences (9).}