Business Administration – Public Administration Track
Associate Degree in Applied Science
What You’ll Learn
At Forsyth Tech, studying business administration means learning various aspects of business, including finance, accounting, marketing, human resources, and management. The program offers both theoretical and practical knowledge through hands-on training, internships, and case studies. You can also develop soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, essential for success in the business world. Graduates can pursue careers in various industries, start their own businesses, or transfer to a four-year college or university.
Skills You’ll Acquire
- Governance
- Policy
- Public service
- Budgeting
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Ethics
- Accountability
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested
list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your
interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at FTCC.
BUS 110: Introduction to Business
Credit Hours: 3
CIS 110: Introduction to Computers
Credit Hours: 3
PAD 151: Intro to Public Admin
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
ENG 110: Freshman Composition
RCredit Hours: 3
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
U G RCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
MAT 110: Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
RCredit Hours: 3
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
U G RCredit Hours: 3
ACC 120: Prin of Financial Accounting
Credit Hours: 4
BUS 137: Principles of Management (Global)
Credit Hours: 3
BUS 260: Business Communication
RCredit Hours: 3
BUS 261: Diversity in Mgmt
Credit Hours: 3
PAD 251: Public Finance & Budgeting
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com (Global)
U GCredit Hours: 3
COM 231: Public Speaking (Global)
U GCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
HUM 115: Critical Thinking
RCredit Hours: 3
PHI 240: Introduction to Ethics (Global)
U RCredit Hours: 3
BUS 115: Business Law I
Credit Hours: 3
BUS 240: Business Ethics
Credit Hours: 3
MKT 120: Principles of Marketing
Credit Hours: 3
PAD 252: Public Policy Analysis
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics
UCredit Hours: 3
ECO 252: Prin of Macroeconomics
U GCredit Hours: 3
NPO 225: Community Engagement
Credit Hours: 3
PAD 254: Grant Writing
Credit Hours: 3
PMT 111: Proj Mgmt Assessing Risk
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
PSY 118: Interpersonal Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology (Global)
U GCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
WBL 110: World of Work
Credit Hours: 1
WBL 111: Work-Based Learning I
Credit Hours: 1
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)

- Market research analyst
- Entrepreneur
- Management analyst
- Human resources specialist
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Forsyth Tech is located at:
2100 Silas Creek Parkway,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103