Business Administration - Management, A.S.

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Program Overview

Anyone who works in an organization —not just managers— would gain valuable insight if they knew how organizations work and understood the behaviors of their boss and coworkers. There's no prototype or standard criteria as to who can be a manager. Some hold top-level management jobs while others are supervisors or team leaders. However, all managers share one common element: They work in an organizational setting. When it comes to managing, much of what passes for common sense knowledge is just plain misguided or even wrong. By completing a degree in management, you might be surprised when you gain insights that are based on extensive research, which often dispel the myths about management. An education in business management allows graduates to work in large corporations, government agencies, hospitals, museums, schools, and not-for-profit enterprises, administrative support, Many even go on to create and lead their own company. A business administration degree is ranked as one of the most popular degrees in the U.S., and it also is popular among employers looking for leaders.

Our Associate in Science in Business Administration - Management is a 60-credit hour program that prepares students for the local, national, and global business environment, as well as preparing them for transfer to Bachelors programs at Santa Fe College as well as other State Colleges. It includes classes in management, economics, marketing, international business, insurance, statistics, employment law, business law, accounting, public speaking, computer software, writing, human resources, and leadership/supervision. The program adds value for students by teaching communication, critical and analytical thinking, as well as collaboration. Your degree will culminate with a 3-credit hour internship that will provide hands-on experience in a professional work environment. As an added bonus, Business Administration students get networking opportunities in the professional community, and participate in Study Abroad programs.

There are no Admissions requirements for this program.

If a student is not at college level, they would take the prep classes before beginning the program courses, but could still be admitted.

Students can pursue two programs at the same time, such as an A.S. degree and an A.A. degree, or a primary degree and an alternate degree.

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs

  • Florida Residents:
    • $106.77 per credit hour x 60 credit hours = $6,406.20
  • Non-Florida Residents:
    • $382.90 per credit hour x 60 credit hours =$22,974.00

Does not include books, lab fees, etc.

For more information, please visitTuition Costs and Due Dates.

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Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit theFinancial Aidpage.

Typical Job Titles:

  • Operations Manager
  • Executive Assistant
  • Customer Service Associate
  • Office Manager
  • HR Manager
  • Store Manager

Salary range in Gainesville, FL:

  • Workers on average earn$78,000.
  • 10% of workers earn$52,000 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn$150,930 or more.

Salary range in Florida:

  • Workers on average earn$92,560.
  • 10% of workers earn$53,240 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn$156,030 or more.

Source:https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/13-1082.00?zip=32606

Program Length:

  • Credit hours - 60
  • Time to completion - 2 years (full-time), 3-4 years (part-time)

Need C or higher in all coursework including Internship to graduate

All students are urged to make an appointment to see SF's Business Programs Advisor once each semester to ensure that adequate progress toward a degree is being made. All students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.

Format:

Curriculum:

Course Sequencing for Full-time Students

Florida CIP: 1552020102
SF Program Code: 3220
2024-2025
Total SF Semester Hours = 60

Term 1 Fall (15 credit hours)

  • ENC1101 College Composition I (3 credit hours)
  • CGS1101 Microsoft Office Applications (3 credit hours)
  • GEB1011 Introduction to Business (3 credit hours)
  • MAN2300 Human Resource Management (3 credit hours)
  • Choose one of the following:
    • MGF1130 Topics in Math (3 credit hours)
    • MAC1105 College Algebra (3 credit hours)

Term 2 Spring (15 credit hours)

  • ECO2023 Microeconomics (3 credit hours)
  • ACG2021 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 credit hours)
    • Students should consider taking ACG2001 and ACG2011, Principles of Accounting I and II, rather than ACG2021 (6 credit hours)
  • MAN2021 Principles of Management (3 credit hours)
  • BUL2241 Business Law I (3 credit hours)
  • EVR1001 Introduction to Environmental Science (3 credit hours)

Term 3 Summer (3 credit hours)

  • SBM2000Entrepreneurship (3 credit hours)
    OR
  • RMI1201Principles of Property and Liability Insurance (3 credit hours)
    OR
  • RMI2113Personal Insurance (3 credit hours)
    OR
  • RMI2213 Commercial Insurance (3 Credit Hours)

Term 4 Fall (15 credit hours)

  • ECO2013 Macroeconomics (3 credit hours)
  • POS2041 American National Government (3 credit hours)
  • OST2853 Spreadsheet/Database (3 credit hours)
  • MNA2345 Management and Supervision (3 credit hours)
  • GEB2350 International Business (3 credit hours)

Term 5 Spring (12 credit hours)

  • HUM2020 Introduction to Humanities (3 credit hours)
  • MAR2011 Principles of Marketing (3 credit hours)
  • BUL2137 Employment Law
  • IDS2941 Business Internship (3 credit hours) Spring Only
    • Students must meet with the IDS2941 instructor prior to the beginning of the semester for guidance and approval of the internship; check with the Business Programs Advisors for information regarding dates.

Course Sequencing for Part-time Students

Term 1 Fall (9 credit hours)

  • ENC1101 College Composition I (3 credit hours)
  • CGS1101 Microsoft Office Applications (3 credit hours)
  • GEB1011 Introduction to Business (3 credit hours)

Term 2 Spring (9 credit hours)

  • ECO2023 Microeconomics (3 credit hours)
  • ACG2021 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 credit hours)
    • Students should consider taking ACG2001 and ACG2011, Principles of Accounting I and II, rather than ACG2021 (6 credit hours)
  • MAN2021 Principles of Management (3 credit hours)

Term 3 Summer (6 credit hours)

  • BUL2241Business Law I (3 credit hours)AND
  • SBM2000Entrepreneurship (3 credit hours)
    OR
  • RMI1201Principles of Property and Liability Insurance (3 credit hours)
    OR
  • RMI2113Personal Insurance (3 credit hours)

Term 4 Fall (9 credit hours)

  • ECO2013 Macroeconomics (3 credit hours)
  • Choose one of the following:
    • MGF1130 Mathematical Thinking (3 Credit Hours)
    • MAC1105 College Algebra (3 credit hours)
  • OST2853 Spreadsheet/Database (3 credit hours)

Term 5 Spring (9 credit hours)

  • BUL2137 Employment Law (3 credit hours)
  • MAR2011 Principles of Marketing (3 credit hours)
  • MNA2345 Management and Supervision (3 credit hours)

Term 6 Summer (6 credit hours)

  • MAN2300 Human Resource Management (3 credit hours)
  • POS2041 American National Government (3 credit hours)

Term 7 Fall (6 credit hours)

  • GEB2350 International Business (3 credit hours)
  • HUM2020 Introduction to Humanities (3 credit hours)

Term 8 Spring (6 credit hours)

  • IDS2941 Business Internship (3 credit hours) Spring Only
    • Students must meet with the IDS2941 instructor prior to the beginning of the semester for guidance and approval of the internship; check with the Business Programs Advisors for information regarding dates.
  • EVR1001 Introduction to Environmental Science (3 credit hours)

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Knowledge: Students will demonstrate working knowledge of various business disciplines and current technologies to support business operations.
  • Communication: Students will effectively communicate in a variety of business situations.
  • Ethics and Legal: Students will recommend strategies that promote legal and ethical behavior.
  • Critical Thinking: Students will effectively solve problems using application of business theories, technologies, and concepts.
  • Diversity: Students will explain the diverse dimensions of domestic and global business practices.
  • Professionalism: Student will demonstrate professional business skills.

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.

Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.

Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)
  Off-Campus* Off-Campus with Parent**

Tuition and Fees

In-State: $106.77 per credit
Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit

In-State: $2,563

Out-Of-State: $9,190

In-State: $2,563

Out-Of-State: $9,190

Books, Course Materials,
Supplies, and Equipment

 $783 $783
Living Expenses
(Food & Housing)		 $10,367 $3,654
Miscellaneous
Personal Expenses		 $2,394 $2,394
Transportation $1,197 $3,942
Total

In-State: $17,304

Out-Of-State: $23,931

In-State: $13,336

Out-Of-State: $19,963
Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor's Degree Courses)
  Off-Campus* Off-Campus with Parent**

Tuition and Fees

In-State: $126.33 per credit
Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit

In-State: $3,032

Out-Of-State: $10,292

In-State: $3,032

Out-Of-State: $10,292
Books, Course Materials,
Supplies, and Equipment		 $783 $783
Living Expenses
(Food & Housing)		 $10,367 $3,654
Miscellaneous
Personal Expenses		 $2,394 $2,394
Transportation $1,197 $3,942
Total

In-State: $17,773

Out-Of-State: $25,033

In-State: $13,805

Out-Of-State: $21,065

*Off-Campus: you intend to live off-campus but not with your parent(s).

**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s) or other relatives.

Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information, visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.

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