Apr 02, 2025  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

Business Administration, A.S.


Associate in Science
HEGIS #5004
Chairperson: Ricky P. Thibodeau

Brahan Hall, Room 219, (518) 629-7225

The School of Business offers students two different degree programs in Business Administration. The A.S. degree program is often referred to as a university-parallel program since students complete courses equivalent to those taken by first- and second-year students in the four-year colleges. The A.A.S. degree program is known as a flexible options program since it affords each student the opportunity to create a program that meets individual transfer, employment, or promotion needs.

This Business Administration program (A.S.) is offered to students whose primary goal is to transfer to a four-year college or university that prefers an associate in science degree. Course work in the program is equally balanced between the areas of business and the liberal arts and sciences, and mathematics through at least pre-calculus is required. Since transfer institutions have unique admission and degree requirements, students are strongly encouraged to contact their college of choice to determine preferred electives. Students seeking a baccalaureate degree in international business should include a foreign language as part of their program of study. As part of the core business major in the School of Business, at least 12 courses also are appropriate for all other programs in the core.

All computer courses must have been taken within seven years in order to be applicable toward this degree program.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses Entry Term Special Notes H.S. Average
Algebra and geometry or 2 units of equivalent academic math (80 or above in each course) Fall and Spring Transfer students are required to have a 2.75 GPA or higher in 5 courses applicable to the degree. Math courses recommended. Math entrance requirements may be waived if a student has successfully completed (a grade C or above) a higher level math. 80 or above

The estimated cost of books for the student enrolled in the first full-time term in courses ACTG 110 , BADM 110 , BADM 220  or BADM 221 , ECON 100 , ENGL 101  and FORM 104 , would be approximately $770.

Total Credits Required: 62


Major Requirements*


*or specific course equivalents as approved by department chairperson.
**Required of first-time full-time students. May be waived at department chairperson’s discretion.

Other Program Requirements


Program Electives


(1) ENGL 104 Recommended for transfer to SUNY four-year colleges and universities Credits: 3


Recommended Courses: ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature   

(2) Computer Elective Credits: 3


Any CMPT or CISS course. Recommended CMPT 115 Introduction to Business Analytics with Microsoft Excel .

(3) Natural Science Elective (combined LAS SCI & SUNY GE Science course) Credits: 3


(4) General Education Elective (combined SUNY GE & LAS) Credits: 12


3 credits must be US History and Civic Engagement.

3 credits must be from 1 of the 3 following areas: Arts, World History and Global Awareness, World Languages, Humanities.

6 credits from any of the following combined SUNY GE & LAS designations:

Communication - Written and Oral

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice

Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning): If MATH, must be MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry  or above.

Humanities

Social Sciences

The Arts

US History and Civic Engagement

World History and Global Awareness

World Languages

Total Credits Required: 62


Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study


Term Total: 16


Second Term


Term Total: 16


Third Term


Term Total: 16


Fourth Term


Term Total: 14


Honors College: BSN Honors AS Track


Honors College: BSN Curriculum Requirements


13-credit core sequence

These courses fulfill the SUNY GenEd requirements for the respective program affiliated with the honors program.

FORM 107 Honors College Forum  (1 credit)

ENGL 107 Honors Composition I  (3 credits)

ENGL 108 Honors Composition II  (3 credits)

ENGL 126 Honors Public Speaking  (3 credits)

SOCL 125 Honors Cultural Diversity in American Society  (3 credits)

Honors course specific to the major.

Honors capstone

Internship, reasearch or service project related to the major. 

Center for Service Learning & Civic Engagement at HVCC

Opportunities for volunteering and incorporating service learning into coursework.

ePortfolio

Digital platform that allows students to keep track of course work and service, highlight accomplishments and reflect on their progress.

NOTE: Students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 to remain in good standing with the Honors College.

Benefits of the Honors College

Honors courses are small, personal and engaging - you’ll get to know your classmates and faculty members quickly and well. Honors College students are also eligible for special opportunities, including:

Full-tuituion scholarships for four semesters at HVCC (fall, spring)

Students accepted into the Honors College will be eligible for full-time scholarships.

All students must complete the FAFSA and take advantage of any financial aid opportunities before a scholarship may be available.

Membership to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, National Collegiate Honors Council, NOrtheast Regional Honors Council

service learning opportunities

internships and research experience

access to prestigious scholarships

exceptional transfer opportunities to four-year institutions

designated lounge on campus

social events

special recognition at graduation

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to: 

Demonstrate a high-level of academic knowledge and apply connections to ideas in different disciplinary areas of study. 

Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Apply civic skills through participation in service learning and engagement.

Demonstrate ethical reasoning by analyzing diverse moral, social, political or cultural perspectives. 

Engage in self-reflection and document progress in the program using an ePortfolio.

Total Credits Required: 62


*Or Specific course equivalents as approved by the department chair

**Required for all first-time students. Does not count towards degree total.

***This course is recommended for completion of degree program. However, it may be substituted with the equivalent non-honors class by permission of the department chair.

Major Requirements*


*Honors BSN students take FORM 107  

**Honors BSN students take ENGL 126  

***Honors BSN students take SOCL 125  

Program Electives


  • (1) ENGL 104  recommended for transfer to SUNY four-year colleges and universities. ENGL 108  for Honors College.
  • (2) Computer Elective, any CMPT or CISS courses. Recommended CMPT 115 
  • (3) Recommend any 4 credit SUNY General Education course in Natural Science Elective and Scientific Reasoning. Credits: 4 
  • (4) 12 credits General Education Elective (combines SUNY GE & LAS). 

*Honors BSN students take ENGL 126 .

**Honors BSN students take SOCL 125  

(1) ENGL 104 recommended for transfer to SUNY four-year colleges and universities. ENGL 108 for Honors College.

(2) Computer Elective, any CMPT or CISS courses. Recommended CMPT 115. (2) Computer Elective, any CMPT or CISS courses. Recommended CMPT 115. (2) Computer Elective, any CMPT or CISS courses. Recommended CMPT 115. Credits: 3

(3) Recommended any 4 credit SUNY General Education course in Math or Natural Science and Scientific Reasoning Elective Credits: 4

(4) General Education Elective (combined SUNY GE & LAS) Credits: 12

3 credits must be US History and Civic Engagement.

3 credits must be from 1 of the 3 following areas: Arts, World History and Global Awareness, World Languages, Humanities.

6 credits from any of the following combined SUNY GE & LAS designations:

Communication - Written and Oral

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice

Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning): If MATH, must be MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry or above.

Humanities

Social Sciences

The Arts

US History and Civic Engagement

World History and Global Awareness

World Languages

*Honors BSN Students take FORM 107

**Honors BSN Students take ENGL 126

***Honors BSN Students take SOCL 125

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Honors Track Study


Term Total: 16


Second Term


Term Total: 16


Third Term


Term Total: 16


Fourth Term


Term Total: 14