2022-2023 Catalog

 

AS - Business (Ohio)

The Associate of Science with a major in Business-Ohio program is designed either to be a degree in general business or provide a foundation for completion of a baccalaureate degree in a business-related field. Students will develop a knowledge base that demonstrates exposure to liberal arts instruction. Throughout the course of study, students will integrate basic business principles, concepts, and skills. Students will demonstrate an understanding of decision-making from a Christian worldview. The courses contained in this associate program will include 36 hours of general education hours that will apply toward the bachelor level general education requirements as well as the 120- hour degree requirement.

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

  • Demonstrate an understanding of decision-making from a Christian worldview.
  • Develop an academic foundation for the completion of a business-related baccalaureate degree.
  • Develop a knowledge base that demonstrates exposure to liberal arts instruction.
  • Integrate basic business principles, concepts, and skills.

The courses in the program relate theory to practice. Courses are primarily three credit hours, and each course is a required core component of the program and should be taken in sequence.

The curriculum will be completed in the order established by Indiana Wesleyan University. Indiana Wesleyan University reserves the right to modify the curriculum and locations offered as necessary.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the associate degree programs offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies are as follows:

  • Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.  

Transfer Credit Policy

Transfer credit for core curriculum requirements for undergraduate programs within the DeVoe School of Business may be granted as follows:

  • Credit must have been earned at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a minimum grade of "C".
  • Courses must be approved by the DeVoe School of Business.
  • Associate programs offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies require a minimum of 15 credit hours of courses in the academic major to be taken at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with an associate degree with a major in Business from the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, the following requirements must be met:

  • Completion of the core requirements.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

Business (Ohio Onsite Students) - Program of Study

Core Courses

GEN-111Foundations of Lifelong Learning

3

ENG-140College Writing

3

BUS-150Personal Finance

3

BUS-105Introduction to American Business

3

ENG-141Research and Writing

3

COM-115Introduction to Human Communication

3

MAT-118Quantitative Reasoning

3

ECO-205Basic Economics

3

BIL-102New Testament Survey

3

HST-102American History II

3

BUS-225Legal Environment of Business

3

PSY-150General Psychology

3

FINA-180Humanities Fine Arts

3

HRM-235Project Management in Human Resources

3

MAT-112General Statistics

3

ACC-203Accounting for Business

3

EAR-130Earth Science

3

PHY-101Physical Science of Everyday Phenomena

3

BUS-230Foundations of Global Business

3

BUS-274Business Case Study

3

Total Credit Hours:60

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