The Associate of Science Transfer in Business (AST-BUS) is a degree that is intended to prepare students for transfer into a bachelor-level business program at a public Oregon university. Students who receive this degree will have met all lower division general education requirements of that institution's bachelor's degree programs. Students transferring with this degree will have junior standing for registration purposes. Admission to the business school/program of any public Oregon university is not guaranteed upon completion of the AST-BUS degree.

Students who plan to transfer should contact their chosen transfer institution as soon as possible. Universities have different requirements, such as minimum GPA requirements, a limitation of non-graded courses (Pass/No Pass), or specific additional courses.

Graduation Requirements

Complete a minimum of 90 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better.  All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better. Twenty-four (24) credits must be completed at Southwestern before the AST Business degree is awarded.

A maximum of nine (9) credits of PE185 may be applied to the ASOT-BUS degree. Career Technical Education courses may only count for 12 credits. Eight to nine (8-9) CTE credits may be accepted by a four-year business program. See specific CTE limitations at the four-year institution. Courses that are developmental in nature (designed to prepare students for college transfer courses) are not applicable to this degree. Three (3) credit hours of PE185 sport/activity courses may be granted toward the degree for successful completion of military basic training. A copy of a military transcript or DD-214 is required. A maximum of 45 credits is allowed for basic or supportive courses under federal financial aid guidelines. All Honors courses may substitute for their equivalent requirements.

Students must complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).

All courses must be passed with a 'C' or better. Students must complete 90 credits from the following: 

Foundational Requirements:

Writing

Two (2) courses from below: 
Note: Information literacy will be included in the writing requirement. 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
WR121Z	Composition I (has corequisite of WR121A)	4
WR227Z	Technical Writing	4

Mathematics

One (1) course from below:
Note: Students who are unsure of their intended transfer destination should take MTH111Z.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
EOU, PSU, SOU, or WOU
MTH105Z	Math in Society (has corequisite of MTH105A)	4
UO, OIT, or OSU
MTH111Z	Precalculus I: Functions (has corequisite of MTH111A)	4

Communication

One (1) course from below:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
COMM111Z	Public Speaking	4

Discipline Studies Requirements:

Arts & Letters

Two (2) courses from below:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ART115	Basic Design I Intro to Elements of Art and Principles of Design	4
ART116	Basic Design II, Color Theory	4
ART117	Basic Design III, Intro to 3D Design	4
ART131	Introduction to Drawing I	3
ART132	Introduction to Drawing II	3
ART133	Introduction to Drawing III	3
ART191	Beginning Sculpture	3
ART192	Beginning Sculpture	3
ART204	History of Western Art: Introduction to Art History	3
ART205	History of Western Art: Introduction to Art History	3
ART206	History of Western Art: Introduction to Art History	3
ART244	Bronze Casting	3
ART253	Ceramics I	3
ART256	Ceramics II	3
ART281	Painting I Beginning	3
ART282	Painting II Beginning	3
ART283	Painting III Beginning	3
ART284	Painting I Intermediate	3
ART285	Painting II Intermediate	3
ART286	Painting III Intermediate	3
ASL201	2nd Yr American Sign Language I	4
ASL202	2nd Yr American Sign Language II	4
ASL203	2nd Yr American Sign Language III	4
COMM100Z	Introduction to Communication	4
COMM218Z	Interpersonal Communication	4
COMM219	Small Group Discussion	4
COMM220	Gender And Communication	4
ENG104Z	Introduction To Fiction	4
ENG105Z	Introduction To Drama	4
ENG106Z	Introduction To Poetry	4
ENG107	World Literature	3
ENG108	World Literature	3
ENG109	World Literature	3
ENG201	Shakespeare	3
ENG204	Survey of English Literature	3
ENG205	Survey of English Literature	3
ENG206	Survey of English Literature	3
ENG253	Survey of American Literature	3
ENG254	Survey of American Literature	3
ENG255	Survey of American Literature	3
HUM204	World Mythology & Religion	3
HUM205	World Mythology & Religion	3
HUM206	World Mythology & Religion	3
MUS101	Music Fundamentals	3
MUS111	Music Theory I	3
MUS112	Music Theory II	3
MUS113	Music Theory III	3
MUS201	Intro to Music and its Literature	3
MUS202	Intro to Music and its Literature	3
MUS203	Intro to Music and its Literature	3
MUS205	Intro to Jazz History	3
MUS206	Intro to History of Rock and Roll	3
MUS211	Advanced Music Theory I	3
MUS212	Advanced Music Theory II	3
MUS213	Advanced Music Theory III	3
PHL101	Introduction to Philosophy: Philosophical Problems	3
PHL102	Ethics	3
PHL103	Introduction to Logical & Critical Thinking	3
SPAN201	Second Year Spanish	4
SPAN202	Second Year Spanish	4
SPAN203	Second Year Spanish	4
WR241	Imaginative Creative Writing Fiction	3
WR242	Imaginative Writing Poetry	3
WR243	Imaginative Creative Writing: Playwriting	3
TA141	Acting I	3
TA142	Acting II	3
TA143	Acting III	3
TA153	Rehearsal/Performance	3

Social Sciences

Two (2) courses from below:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ECON201Z	Principles of Microeconomics	4
ECON202Z	Principles of Macroeconomics	4

Natural Sciences

Two science lab (2) courses from below:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
BI101	General Biology	4
BI102	General Biology	4
BI103	General Biology	4
BI112	Cell Biology for Health Occupations	4
BI142	Habitats: Marine Biology	4
BI221Z	Principles of Biology: Cells	5
BI222Z	Principles of Biology: Organisms	5
BI223Z	Principles of Biology: Ecology And Evolution	5
BI231Z	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
BI232Z	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
BI233Z	Human Anatomy & Physiology III	4
BI234	Microbiology	4
CHEM104Z & CHEM124Z	Introduction To Chemistry and Introduction To Chemistry Lab	5
CHEM112Z	Chemistry For Health Professions	4
CHEM221Z & CHEM227Z	General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory	5
CHEM222Z & CHEM228Z	General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory	5
CHEM223Z & CHEM229Z	General Chemistry III and General Chemistry III Laboratory	5
CHEM245	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM246	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHEM247	Organic Chemistry III	4
ENV235	Introduction to Soil Science	4
G201	Physical Geology I	4
G202	Physical Geology II	4
G203	Historical Geology	4
GS104	Physical Science	4
GS106	Introduction to Earth Science	4
GS107	Astronomy	4
GS108	Oceanography	4
NR260	Watershed Processes	4
PH201	General Physics I: Mechanics	5
PH202	General Physics II: Heat, Waves, Relativity	5
PH203	Gen Physics III: Elect & Magnetism	5
PH211	General Physics with Calculus I	5
PH212	General Physics with Calculus II	5
PH213	General Physics with Calculus III	5

Cultural Literacy

One (1) course from below:
Note: At least 1 Foundational or Discipline Studies Requirement Course must also satisfy Cultural Literacy outcomes for AAOT.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ANTH201	Physical Anthropology and Evolution	3
ANTH202	Introduction to Archaeology	3
ANTH203	Language and Culture	3
ANTH221	Intro to Cultural Anthropology	3
ANTH222	Cultural Anthropology II	3
ANTH223	Cultural Anthropology III	3
ANTH224	Intro to Medical Anthropology	3
ANTH230	Native North Americans: Oregon	3
ANTH231	Native North Americans: PNW	3
ANTH232	Native North Americans	3
COMM220	Gender And Communication	4
ED258	Multicultural Education	3
ENG107	World Literature	3
ENG108	World Literature	3
ENG109	World Literature	3
GEOG105	Cultural Geography	3
HUM204	World Mythology & Religion	3
HUM205	World Mythology & Religion	3
HUM206	World Mythology & Religion	3
HST104	History of the Middle East	3
MUS205	Intro to Jazz History	3
MUS206	Intro to History of Rock and Roll	3
PSY216	Social Psychology	3
PSY231	Human Sexuality	3
SOC208	Sociology of Sport	3
SOC210	Marriage and Family	3
SOC213	Racial and Ethnic Relations	3
SOC218	Sociology of Gender	3

Other Requirements

Business Major Transfer Map Specific Requirements

Six (6) courses from below:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
BA101Z	Introduction To Business	4
BA169Z	Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel	4
BA211Z	Principles of Financial Accounting	4
BA213Z	Principles of Managerial Accounting	4
BA226Z	Introduction to Business Law	4
STAT243Z	Elementary Statistics I	4

Elective Courses

• Any college-level course that would bring the total credits to 90. Students should work with an advisor to select appropriate coursework. 
  • ​​Suggested electives: BA206, BA217, BA222, BA240, and/or courses deemed transferable by the desired Oregon public university to meet major, minor, or general education needs.
• Other courses numbered 100 or above may be used in this area, which may include up to 12 credits of Career Technical Courses (CTE). Eight to nine (8-9) CTE credits may be accepted by a four-year business program. See specific CTE limitations at the four-year institutions.
• A maximum of nine (9) credits of PE185 may be applied to the AST-BUS degree. Three (3) credit hours of PE185 sport/activity courses may be granted toward the AST-BUS for completion of military basic training. A copy of the military transcript or DD-214 is required. 
• A maximum of 45 credits is allowed for basic, developmental, or supportive courses under federal financial aid guidelines. 
• Courses numbered 199/299 will qualify as elective credit only. 

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Recommended Program Schedule 

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Credits
BA101Z	Introduction To Business	4
WR121Z & WR121A	Composition I and Corequisite Support for WR121Z	5
Arts & Letters 1		3
Natural Science Lab 2		4
	Credits	16
Winter
BA169Z	Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel	4
COMM111Z	Public Speaking	4
WR227Z	Technical Writing	4
Natural Science Lab 2		4
	Credits	16
Spring
BA226Z	Introduction to Business Law	4
MTH105Z & MTH105A	Math in Society and Corequisite Support for MTH105 5	5
Arts & Letters/Cultural Comp 3		3
Elective 4		3
	Credits	15
Second Year
Fall
BA211Z	Principles of Financial Accounting	4
ECON201Z	Principles of Microeconomics	4
STAT243Z	Elementary Statistics I	4
Elective 4		3
	Credits	15
Winter
ECON202Z	Principles of Macroeconomics	4
Elective 4		4
Elective 4		3
Elective 4		3
	Credits	14
Spring
BA213Z	Principles of Managerial Accounting	4
Elective 4		4
Elective 4		3
Elective 4		3
	Credits	14
	Total Credits	90

¹

Choose from AAOT Arts & Letters List.

²

Choose from AAOT Lab Science List.

³

Choose from: COMM220, ENG107, ENG108, ENG109, HUM204, HUM205, HUM206, MUS205, or MUS206.

⁴

Any college-level course that would bring the total credits to 90. Students should work with an advisor to select appropriate coursework. Suggested electives: BA206, BA217, BA222, BA240, and/or courses deemed transferable by the desired Oregon public university to meet major, minor, or general education needs.

⁵

MTH111Z must be taken prior to transfer to UO, OIT, and OSU.

Student Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the AST in Business, students will be able to:

1. Explain basic functions and their integration into the business environment. 
2. Integrate diverse cultural perspectives and ethical reasoning and actions into business decisions. 
3. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. 
4. Apply critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills to business decisions.

Upon completion of the Foundation and Discipline Studies requirements, students will be able to:

Arts & Letters

• Interpret and engage in the Arts & Letters, making use of the creative process to enrich the quality of life; and
• Critically analyze values and ethics within a range of human experience and expression to engage more fully in local and global issues.

Cultural Literacy

• Identify and analyze complex practices, values, and beliefs and the culturally and historically defined meanings of difference.

Mathematics

• Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems; and
• Recognize which mathematical concepts are applicable to a scenario, apply appropriate mathematics and technology in its analysis, and then accurately interpret, validate, and communicate the results.

Science or Computer Science

• Gather, comprehend, and communicate scientific and technical information in order to explore ideas, models, and solutions and generate further questions;
• Apply scientific and technical modes of inquiry, individually and collaboratively, to critically evaluate existing or alternative explanations, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions in an ethical manner; and
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of scientific studies and critically examine the influence of scientific and technical knowledge on human society and the environment.

Social Science

• Apply analytical skills to social phenomena in order to understand human behavior; and
• Apply knowledge and experience to foster personal growth and better appreciate the diverse social world in which we live. 

Speech/Oral Communication

• Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals;
• Respond to the needs of diverse audiences and contexts; and
• Build and manage relationships.

Writing

• Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for academic and, in some cases, professional audiences;
• Locate, evaluate, and ethically utilize information to communicate effectively; and
• Demonstrate appropriate reasoning in response to complex issues.

Information Literacy

• Formulate a problem statement;
• Determine the nature and extent of the information needed to address the problem;
• Access relevant information effectively and efficiently;
• Evaluate information and its source critically; and
• Understand many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information.