Gaston College - Fast Track Program

Fast Track Program - Gaston College @ East Campus

Business Fast Track Programs

Accelerated Associate Degree Program
Business Administration

Designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy. Employment opportunities are available in government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small businesses or industry.

* Accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and programs (ACBSP)

Program Schedule

Business Administration-A25120F Fast-Track Program
Fall	Course Name	Prerequisites	Hours
ACC 120	Principles of Financial Accounting	MAT 060	4
BUS 1108	Introduction to Business		3
OST 137	Office Software Applications		3
ECO 2518	Principles of Microeconomics		3
BUS 115 8	Business Law I		3
Spring			Hours
ACC 121	Principles of Managerial Accounting	ACC 120	4
BUS 1378	Principles of Management		3
BUS 116	Business Law II	BUS 115	3
ECO 252 8	Macroeconomics		3
Humanities Elective 8		All require RED 090. Others may apply. prerequisites may apply.	3
Summer			Hours
BUS 125	Personal Finance		3
BUS 121	Business Math	MAT 060 or COMPASS score of 47 or higher	3
MKT 120 8	Principles of Marketing		3
Fall			Hours
ENG 111 8	Expository Writing	RED 090, ENG 090	3
BUS 210	Investment Analysis	ACC 120	3
BUS 217 8	Employment Law and Regulations		3
LOG 110 8	Introduction to Logistics		3
MAT 110 or higher 8	Math 110 or higher	MAT 070	3
Spring			Hours
ENG 114 8	Professional Research	ENG 111	3
BUS 225 8	Business Finance	ACC 120	3
BUS 230	Small Business Management		3
BUS 2608	Business Communication	ENG 111	3
INT 1108	International Business		3
BUS 239	Business Applications Seminar	ACC 120, BUS 115, BUS 137, MKT 120, and ECO 251 or ECO 252	2

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