Associate in Business, General Requirements (ABUS-GR) Degree
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) 2022-2023
Description
The Maricopa County Community College District Associate in Business General Requirements (ABUS-GR) degree requires a minimum of 62 semester credits for the program of study. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 and grades of “C” or higher are required to earn the degree. The Associate in Business-General Requirements degree is governed by the MCCCD General Academic Policies for Transfer Degrees.
This degree provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in business. For a comprehensive list of bachelor’s degrees at Arizona’s public universities, refer to the AZTransfer Business Matrix. With a bachelor’s degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to accountancy, business administration, business data analytics, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, management, retail management, and supply chain management.
The Associate in Business-General Requirements degree includes the following components:
- Required Courses
- Restricted Electives
- Arizona General Education Curriculum for Business (AGEC-B)
- General Electives (if needed to reach minimum credits for degree)
Purpose of the Degree
The Associate in Business General Requirements (ABUS-GR) degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. In general, the components of this degree meet requirements for the various business majors (except Computer Information Systems) at Arizona’s public universities. Computer Information Systems majors should follow the Associate in Business Special Requirements (ABUS-SR) pathway instead. Generally, the degree transfers as a block without loss of credit to Arizona’s public universities and other institutions with district-wide articulation agreements.
Special Academic Policies that Govern the ABUS-GR Degree
- The ABUS-GR does not include any MCCCD Special Requirements for Oral Communication and/or Critical Reading like the other associate degrees. (However, some university programs have a speech requirement; consult your academic advisor or transfer guide to verify the specifics for your program.)
- A single course can be used to satisfy multiple areas within the degree simultaneously:(Awareness Area(s), other AGEC-B requirements), Required Courses (Common Lower Division Requirements), and/or Restricted Electives (Business Electives)). Credits are counted once toward the total for the degree.
Degree Requirements
The courses required for the Associate in Business General Requirements follow. The following websites identify the courses that apply to the different General Education Areas: AGEC-B and the AGEC Matrix. Courses available for both Areas during a current or upcoming semester can also be found using the “Find A Class” tool on each MCCCD college’s website.
Degree Requirements
- Required Courses - Credits: 22-28
Course List Code Title Credits Required Courses Accounting Select one of the following: 6-9 Accounting Principles I
and Uses of Accounting Information I
and Uses of Accounting Information IIFinancial Accounting
and Managerial AccountingAccounting Principles I
and Accounting Principles II
and Managerial AccountingOther Courses Some of the following courses can be used to satisfy both this requirement and an AGEC-B requirement. AGEC designations are subject to change. 1 ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles (SB) 3 ECN212 Microeconomic Principles (SB) 3 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success 1-3 or FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business 3 GBS221 Business Statistics 3 Quantitative Methods Select one of the following: 3-4 Quantitative Methods in Business Mathematical Analysis for Business Mathematical Analysis for Business - 1
See AGEC matrix for each course’s value(s) in the semester it is taken.
Note: Students planning to transfer to ASU`s W.P. Carey School of Business BS program should take MAT217 Mathematical Analysis for Business or MAT218 Mathematical Analysis for Business. Students planning to transfer to ASU`s W.P. Carey School of Business BA program may take GBS220 Quantitative Methods in Business, MAT217 Mathematical Analysis for Business, or MAT218 Mathematical Analysis for Business. Students planning to transfer to the University of Arizona should take GBS220 Quantitative Methods in Business
- Restricted Electives - Credits: 0-6
Complete six (6) credits from the following options. Some courses may be used to satisfy both Restricted Elective and Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements simultaneously. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. AGEC designations are subject to change. See AGEC matrix for each course's value(s) in the semester it is taken.Course List Code Title Credits Select two of the following: 0-6 Excel Spreadsheet Internet/Web Development Level I C#: Level I Human Relations in Business and Industry or MGT251Human Relations in Business Introduction to Business (Recommended) Quantitative Methods in Business (if course is used to satisfy Required Courses, it cannot be used to satisfy Restricted Electives) Business Communication Introduction to International Business Owning and Operating a Small Business Principles of Marketing 21st Century Public Policy and Service Real Estate Principles I Real Estate Principles II Real Estate Principles I and II Society and Business - Arizona General Education Curriculum-Business (AGEC-B) - Credits: 29-371
The AGEC-B requires a minimum of 35 credits (32 if FYC is met by single transfer course).1 However, Required and Restricted elective courses may also meet AGEC-B requirements and credits count once toward the total for the degree. Therefore, the AGEC-B may be met with fewer than 35 (fewer than 32 if FYC is met by single transfer course)1 credits as long as all requirements listed in this section (III) are completed.
Some courses may be met by Required Courses or Restricted Electives. Some of these courses also have Awareness Areas designations and can be used to satisfy [C], [G] and/or [H] requirement(s) as well as other AGEC requirements, Required Course(s) or Restricted Elective(s). AGEC designations are subject to change. Courses may meet more than one requirement but are only counted once toward the total credits for the degree. See AGEC matrix for each course's value(s) in the semester it is taken.- 1
FYC may be met with fewer than 6 credits if student has transfer credit from ASU, NAU or UAZ for a single course that meets FYC in full.
Course List Code Title Credits First-Year Composition (FYC) 1 ENG101 First-Year Composition 1 3 or ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL ENG102 First-Year Composition 1 3 or ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L) May be met by GBS233 in the Restricted Electives Area. 0-3 Mathematical Applications (MA) Select one of the following: 3-5 Brief Calculus Brief Calculus Higher General Education Courses in the Mathematical Applications (MA) AreaComputer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS) CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3 Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) Students are encouraged to choose course work from more than one discipline. 6 Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) Met by Required Courses 2 0 Natural Sciences (SQ/SG) The lecture courses selected for Natural Sciences must include or be accompanied by the corresponding laboratory courses for a total of four credits each. Credits for lecture and lab components may be combined or each may carry separate credit. At least four credits must be designated as SQ-Science Quantitative. Eight credits of SG-Science General will not satisfy this requirement. 8 Awareness Areas Courses may be used to satisfy other AGEC requirements and one or more Awareness Area(s). 3 Select up to six credits from the following: 0-6 Cultural Diversity in the United States (C)Global Awareness (G) or Historical Awareness (H)- 1
FYC may be met with fewer than 6 credits if student has transfer credit from ASU, NAU or UAZ for a single course that meets FYC in full.
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ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles AND ECN212 Microeconomic Principles
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See AGEC matrix for current course values.
Students transferring to ASU to major in business should complete courses from the following list (up to the 64 credit transfer maximum) to meet W.P. Carey School of Business requirements. If students do not take these prior to transfer, they may need to take additional credits to meet ASU graduation requirements:
Course List Code Title Credits Any course that transfers to ASU in the SOC prefix and carries the (SB) designation Any course that transfers to ASU in the PSY prefix and carries the (SB) designation Select one of the following: 3 Introduction to Human Communication Public Speaking Small Group Communication Communication in Business and Professions Note: COM requirements vary by business major. Check ASU MAPP or major map for acceptable options.
- General Electives
Select courses 100-level or higher if needed to complete a minimum of 62 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits, which is the maximum number of credits accepted toward most degree programs at Arizona’s public universities. Ideally, students should select courses that meet requirements for their major/area of interest and transfer institution. See General Associate Degree Academic Policies for further details, limitations, and guidelines.
Maricopa courses and external courses evaluated as Maricopa equivalents, departmental electives (e.g., HISELC for a history elective), or general electives (GENELC) that are numbered 100 level or higher, and completed with a grade of "C" or higher, may be applied in the elective area, regardless of potential transferability to other institutions. It is recommended, however, that students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate-granting institution meet these general elective requirements with courses that are transferable and applicable to their intended university degree. Transfer advisement information is accessible on the following websites: aztransfer.com, curriculum.maricopa.edu, as well as those of individual universities. For appropriate course selection, students should consult with an academic advisor.
Total: 621
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64 semester credits is the maximum accepted toward most degree programs at Arizona’s public universities. Some exceptions apply; consult with an academic advisor for additional transfer pathways.