Associate in Business, General Requirements

The Associate in Business, General Requirements (ABUS-GR) 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 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, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, management, retail management, and supply chain management.

Details

Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management
Degree Type
Associate in Business, General Requirements (ABUS-GR)
Academic Plan
Associate in Business, General Requirements (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8900
Total credits required
60-64
Catalog Year
2026-2027
Effective Term
Fall 2025
Notes

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.
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Refer to the MCCCD University Transfer Partner website for more information: ASU , NAU

What You'll Learn
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the practice of accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, management, and marketing in the business environment.
  • Research, locate, and evaluate business information in order to support evidence-based decisions.
  • Critically evaluate the alternatives faced in business decision making to select the most effective and efficient solution.
  • Analyze the impact of decisions and activities on the financial position of an organization.
  • Create and use effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills.
  • Recognize ethical, legal, and global dimensions in business practice and how business integrates social responsibility into operations/decision making.
  • Use team collaboration to solve business problems.
  • Develop skills, knowledge, and habits of mind necessary to transfer to and succeed at a university or college with junior status in business.
Disclaimer

A term-by-term Course Sequence is not available for this program. View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/acres.woa/wa/customView?id=16461310

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 requirements listed in the curriculum 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.