1998-1999 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

The Eberly College of Business

Associate of Arts-Business
Offering specialization in computer and office information systems (COIS), the Associate of Arts Degree in Business is designed to be a two-year curriculum with these objectives:

To provide business occupational education with the opportunity for specialization in COIS.
To enable the student to enter COIS positions in business and government.
To enable the student to upgrade his/her skills and knowledge to qualify for higher positions in business and government.
To provide the foundation to continue education in a four-year degree program. This program is offered at the Indiana campus only.

Tech Prep

The Office Systems and Business Education Department has signed articulation agreements with high schools throughout Western Pennsylvania. Graduates of these approved programs have the opportunity to schedule advanced courses and develop higher-level skills to enhance employment options. For additional information, contact the department secretary at 724-357-3003.


Liberal Studies:as follows:                              13

English: EN101                                  4sh

Humanities or Fine Arts: one course from lists  3sh

Social Science:  EC101 or EC121, PC101          6sh



Major:  Business (Associate) Core                        32

Required courses:

AD101	Introduction to Business                3sh

AD221	Business Technical Writing              3sh

AG201	Accounting Principles I                 3sh

AG202	Accounting Principles II                3sh

BE111	Foundations of Business Math            3sh

BE131	Keyboarding and Document Formatting     2sh

BE250	Electronic Office Procedures            3sh

BL235	Introduction to Business Law            3sh

FI220	Essentials of Finance                   3sh

IM241	Intro to Management Information Systems	3sh

IM245	Introduction to Microcomputers          3sh



Other Requirements: 

Computer & Office Specialization:		         12

BE273	Word Processing Applications            3sh

IM251	Business Systems Analysis and Design    3sh

IM255	Business Applications in COBOL          3sh

IM260	Business Computer Application Project   3sh



Free Electives:                                          3



Other Requirements:                                      0




Total Degree Requirements:                               60

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