Associate in Business, Special Requirements
The Associate in Business, Special Requirements (ABUS-SR) provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to pursue Computer Information Systems majors at Arizona's public universities. For a comprehensive list of bachelor's programs, visit 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, computer information systems, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, management, retail management, and supply chain management.
Details
Students must qualify to enter Brief Calculus by coursework or placement.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the practice of accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, management, and marketing in the business environment. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS162AD, ECN211, ECN212, GBS205, GBS220, GBS221, MAT217, MAT218)
- Develop and implement well-structured computer programs that solve business problems. (CIS105, CIS162AD, CIS250)
- Utilize the software development lifecycle for application development. (CIS105, CIS162AD, CIS250)
- Research, locate, and evaluate business information in order to support evidence-based decisions. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS105, GBS205, [FYC], [L], [SG], [SQ])
- Critically evaluate the alternatives faced in business decision making to select the most effective and efficient solution. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS105, ECN211, GBS205, GBS220, GBS221, MAT217, MAT218, [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ])
- Analyze the impact of decisions and activities on the financial position of an organization. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS105, ECN211, GBS220, GBS221, MAT217, MAT218, [FYC], [MA])
- Create and use effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS105, GBS205, GBS220, GBS221, MAT217, MAT218, [FYC], [L], [MA])
- Recognize ethical, legal, and global dimensions in business practice and how business integrates social responsibility into operations/decision making. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS105, ECN211, ECN212, [FYC], [HU], [L], [MA], [SG], [SQ])
- Use team collaboration to solve business problems. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS105, GBS220, GBS221, MAT217, MAT218)
- Develop skills, knowledge, and habits of mind necessary to transfer to and succeed at a university or college with junior status in business. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, CIS105, ECN211, ECN212, GBS220, GBS221, MAT217, MAT218, [HU], [SG], [SQ])
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Accountants and Auditors
$78,550 Show expanded career information for Accountants and Auditors
Budget Analysts
$73,740 Show expanded career information for Budget Analysts
Business Continuity Planners
$76,990 Show expanded career information for Business Continuity Planners
Computer and Information Research Scientists
$148,090 Show expanded career information for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Economists
$120,880 Show expanded career information for Economists
Environmental Economists
$120,880 Show expanded career information for Environmental Economists
Financial Examiners
$76,990 Show expanded career information for Financial Examiners
Financial Managers
$134,110 Show expanded career information for Financial Managers
General and Operations Managers
$99,490 Show expanded career information for General and Operations Managers
Information Security Analysts
$108,640 Show expanded career information for Information Security Analysts
Management Analysts
$90,690 Show expanded career information for Management Analysts
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
$66,790 Show expanded career information for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Marketing Managers
$131,350 Show expanded career information for Marketing Managers
Personal Financial Advisors
$92,180 Show expanded career information for Personal Financial Advisors
There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:
- Financial Analysts
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Awareness Areas |
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course | CS | 3 | |
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
MAT212 or MAT213 |
Brief Calculus or Brief Calculus | Critical course | MA or MA | 3–4 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design | 3 | |||
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
ECN211 or ECN212 |
Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles | SB or SB | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Accounting Course | Account Coursework | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
MAT217 or MAT218 or GBS220 |
Mathematical Analysis for Business or Mathematical Analysis for Business or Quantitative Methods in Business | "Students intending to transfer to ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business should take MAT217 or MAT218. Students intending to transfer to the University of Arizona should take GBS220." |
3–4 | ||
CIS162AD | C#: Level I | CS | 3 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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GBS221 | Business Statistics | CS | 3 | ||
Accounting Course | Accounting Coursework | 3 | |||
ECN211 or ECN212 |
Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles | SB or SB | 3 | ||
SQ | Natural Sciences | 4 | |||
General Elective | General Elective | Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 62 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. | 0–3 | ||
CIS250 | Management of Information Systems | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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GBS205 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business | 3 | |||
Accounting Course | Accounting Coursework | 0–3 | |||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design | 3 | |||
SQ or SG | Natural Sciences | 4 | |||
General Elective | General Elective | Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 62 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. | 0–3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Awareness Areas |
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course | CS | 3 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
ECN211 or ECN212 |
Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles | SB or SB | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
MAT212 or MAT213 |
Brief Calculus or Brief Calculus | Critical course | MA or MA | 3–4 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MAT217 or MAT218 or GBS220 |
Mathematical Analysis for Business or Mathematical Analysis for Business or Quantitative Methods in Business | "Students intending to transfer to ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business should take MAT217 or MAT218. Students intending to transfer to the University of Arizona should take GBS220." |
3–4 | ||
CIS162AD | C#: Level I | Critical course | CS | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
Accounting Course | Accounting Coursework | Critical course Gateway course | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Accounting Course | Account Coursework | 3 | |||
ECN211 or ECN212 |
Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles | SB or SB | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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GBS205 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business | Maybe shared with other requirements | 3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | 3 | |||
Accounting Course | Accounting Coursework | 0–3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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GBS221 | Business Statistics | CS | 3 | ||
CIS250 | Management of Information Systems | 3 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SQ | Natural Sciences | 4 | |||
General Elective | General Elective | Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 62 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. | 0–3 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU | Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design | 3 | |||
General Elective | General Elective | Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 62 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. | 0–3 |
Term 10
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU | Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design | 3 | |||
SQ or SG | Natural Sciences | 4 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=187850).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.