Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AA degree
The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.
Applicable Transfer Credit Hours
This Transfer Advising Guide provides 69 college-level hours, of which 69 will transfer and apply towards the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi business baccalaureate degree in Accounting or Finance or General Business or Management Information Systems or Marketing.
Note: Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi does not have a maximum number of college-level transfer hours towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.
Students may still take the following Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi degree required course for General Business majors only:
- Select a BUSI Elective will transfer as Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Business Elective
Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is core complete, degree complete and field of study complete.
Milestone Course(s)
*** denotes Milestone Course(s).
A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.
Field of Study Curriculum for Business Administration and Management
§ denotes THECB Field of Study Curriculum Course
The Business Administration and Management Field of Study Curriculum is for students who are seeking a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a major in business.
The Business Administration and Management FOS applies to all baccalaureate programs in Business within the 52 two-digit CIP code, other than Economics and International Economics (which have a separate FOSC) and Specialized Sales, Merchandising, and Marketing Operations (CIP 52.1999.00).
Additional information can be found at http://reportcenter.highered.texas.gov/agency-publication/miscellaneous/business-administration-management-field-of-study/.
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Foreign Language University Requirement
Foreign Language Requirement
At least two high school credits in one foreign language or American Sign Language OR two semesters of study with passing grades in a single foreign language or American Sign Language at the college level are required for graduation from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. This requirement may be met by earning a CLEP, AP, or ACTFL score equivalent to one year of college-level foreign language study. If students decide to meet this requirement by taking two semesters at the University, an assessment test must be taken prior to registering in order to be placed in the appropriate language course.
International students who have successfully passed the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 550 or higher, scored a 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), OR have successfully completed the English as a Second Language International (ESLI) course of study may elect to choose English as their second language to meet the above requirement. Additionally, international and naturalized students who have provided proof of completion of high school in a foreign language (their native language) and who have successfully completed the English Composition and Oral Communication components of the University Core Curriculum Program may choose English as their second language to meet this requirement. English is considered to be the first language for all other students.
For more information on Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Degree Requirements, visit: https://catalog.tamucc.edu/content.php?catoid=22&navoid=1016
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi College of Business Online BBA Completion
Entry Requirements
Applicants who have completed 42 hours with a GPA of 2.0 or higher may be accepted into the Online Accounting/General Business/Marketing BBA Completion Program. Students may transition into the upper division course sequence as they complete the University Core Curriculum and 60 hours including the following courses or their equivalents:
- ACCT 2301 - Financial Accounting 3 sem. hrs.
- ACCT 2302 - Managerial Accounting 3 sem. hrs.
- ECON 2302 - Microeconomics Principles* 3 sem. hrs.
- MISY 2305 - Computer Applications in Business* 3 sem. hrs.
- MATH 1325 - Calculus For Business & Social Sciences 3 sem. hrs. (Higher level mathematics course may be accepted as substitute with approval)
- Non-Business Elective 3 sem. hrs.
All Business majors are required to complete the following courses as part of their University Core Curriculum Program:
- ECON 2301 - Macroeconomics Principles* 3 sem. hrs.
- MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences 3 sem. hrs. (Higher level mathematics course may be accepted as a substitute with approval)
For more information regarding the BBA Online Completion, visit the webpage for the program you are interested in:
Additional Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Advising Notes
Things to do and remember upon Admission to Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi:
- Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at https://ucoll.tamucc.edu/academic_advising.html
- Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi requirements for this degree plan from the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at www.tamucc.edu
- Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.
Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
This Transfer Advising Guide represents the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.
The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi’s requirements frequently.
Course numbers in italics are the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi’s course numbers.
This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog and is subject to change.
The Alamo Colleges District Advising
Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.
Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.
For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.
Release Date:
Released on February 17, 2022
