Program Information
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Course Sequence
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Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Type
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Academic Plan
- General Business (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 3148
- Total Credits Required
- Catalog Year
- 2026-2027
- Available Online
- Yes
Course Sequence by Term
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.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBS151 | Introduction to Business | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | ||
| MGT175 or MGT251 |
Business Organization and Management or Human Relations in Business | 3 | |||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course | CS | 3 | |
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | |||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBS205 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business | 3 | |||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Or Equivalent by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
| GBS120 or GBS233 |
Workplace Communication Skills or Business Communication | None or L | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| ACC111 | Accounting Principles I | 3 | |||
| Mathematics | Mathematics | Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area; including MAT11+ or MAT12+ , except for MAT182 (unless it is in combination with MAT15+) | 3–5 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | ||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB, SCB or SB, SCB or L, OCM or SB, SCB | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| ECN211 or ECN212 or SBU200 |
Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles or Society and Business | SB, SCB or SB, SCB or G, SB, SCB | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ or SG | Natural Sciences | SB | 4 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Students should select 18 credits from the following courses/subjects. Any 100/200 level courses in the following subjects can be used, except courses used to satisfy the Required Courses area.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC+++ | Any ACC Accounting course(s) | 3 | |||
| CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 | |||
| CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 | |||
| CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 | |||
| EPS+++ | Any EPS Entrepreneurial Studies course(s) | 3 | |||
| GBS+++ | Any GBS General Business course(s) | 3 | |||
| IBS+++ | Any IBS International Business course(s) | 3 | |||
| MGT+++ | Any MGT Management course(s) | 3 | |||
| MKT+++ | Any MKT Marketing course(s) | 3 | |||
| REA+++ | Any REA Real Estate course(s) | 3 | |||
| SBS+++ | Any SBS Small Business Management course(s) | 3 | |||
| TQM+++ | Any TQM Total Quality Management course(s) | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBS151 | Introduction to Business | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course | CS | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGT175 or MGT251 |
Business Organization and Management or Human Relations in Business | 3 | |||
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | |||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | ||
| GBS205 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Or Equivalent by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
| GBS120 or GBS233 |
Workplace Communication Skills or Business Communication | None or L | 3 | ||
| ACC111 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| Mathematics | Mathematics | Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area; including MAT11+ or MAT12+ , except for MAT182 (unless it is in combination with MAT15+) | 3–5 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECN211 or ECN212 or SBU200 |
Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles or Society and Business | SB, SCB or SB, SCB or G, SB, SCB | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB, SCB or SB, SCB or L, OCM or SB, SCB | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Term 10
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ or SG | Natural Sciences | SB | 4 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Students should select 18 credits from the following courses/subjects. Any 100/200 level courses in the following subjects can be used, except courses used to satisfy the Required Courses area.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC+++ | Any ACC Accounting course(s) | 3 | |||
| CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 | |||
| CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 | |||
| CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 | |||
| EPS+++ | Any EPS Entrepreneurial Studies course(s) | 3 | |||
| GBS+++ | Any GBS General Business course(s) | 3 | |||
| IBS+++ | Any IBS International Business course(s) | 3 | |||
| MGT+++ | Any MGT Management course(s) | 3 | |||
| MKT+++ | Any MKT Marketing course(s) | 3 | |||
| REA+++ | Any REA Real Estate course(s) | 3 | |||
| SBS+++ | Any SBS Small Business Management course(s) | 3 | |||
| TQM+++ | Any TQM Total Quality Management course(s) | 3 |
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Course Area Key
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.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First-Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- OCM = Oral Communication
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SCB = Social and Behavioral Sciences
- WCM = Written Communication
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for each course listed in the Required Courses area.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
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, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at .
Previous Catalog Years
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.
Previous catalog years for Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in General Business