Program: BAT Transfer Advising Guide: SAC Business Management, AAS to PAC Operations Management, BAT - San Antonio College (SAC) to Palo Alto College (PAC) 2024-2025 ♦ - Northeast Lakeview College - Northwest Vista College - Palo Alto College - San Antonio College - St. Philip’s College

Apr 03, 2025

The Alamo Colleges District (ACD) has provided an advising guide to offer students a seamless pathway to earn both a two-year degree at San Antonio College (SAC) and a four-year degree at Palo Alto College (PAC).

The Associate of Applied Science in Business Management focuses on business principles, management, and finance. The curriculum provides a broad, thorough and up-to-date foundation in finance and the technical skills needed to be an effective financial manager.

The Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Operations Management will educate, train, and develop successful supervisors who will be prepared to utilize technology to create a competitive advantage for their enterprise. Coursework is balanced between practical training and working with real-life projects that enhance the educational experiences and employment potential for graduates.

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Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AAS degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Applied Science degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Semester I

ENGL 1301 - Composition I will apply as ACD Communication (10) Core
*** BMGT 1327 - Principles of Management will transfer as Palo Alto College BAT Prescribed Elective Course
*** Select either BMGT 1341 - Business Ethics or BMGT 2303 Problem-Solving and Decision-Making will transfer as Palo Alto College BAT Open Elective
BMGT 2309 - Leadership will transfer as Palo Alto College BAT Open Elective

Semester V

HRPO 2307 - Organizational Behavior will transfer as Palo Alto College BAT Open Elective
ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting will transfer as Palo Alto College BAT Required Lower Division Course
Select either ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics or ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics will transfer as Palo Alto College BAT Prescribed Elective Course [ACD Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core]
Select either MRKG 1301 - Customer Relations or MRKG 2333 Principles of Selling or IMED 2309 Internet Commerce will transfer as Palo Alto College BAT Open Elective

Semester VI

BMGT 1309 - Information and Project Management will transfer as Palo Alto College BAT Required Lower Division Course
Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will apply as ACD Creative Arts (50) Core

Applicable Credit Hours for San Antonio College

This Advising Guide provides 60 college-level hours, of which 60 will apply towards the San Antonio College applied science associate degree.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this advising guide is Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree complete.

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for the BAT degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Bachelor of Applied Technology degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Semester VII

Select one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core will apply as ACD Additional Communication (90) Core
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will apply as ACD Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will apply as ACD Government/Political Science (70) Core
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will apply as ACD American History (60) Core

Semester VIII

Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will apply as ACD Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
Select one course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core will apply as ACD Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will apply as ACD American History (60) Core
Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will apply as ACD Government/Political Science (70) Core

Semester IX

Select 3 credit hours of Elective(s) will transfer as Palo Alto College BAT Open Elective(s)
Select one course from the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core will apply as ACD Additional Language, Philosophy & Culture (90) Core

Upper Division Requirements at Palo Alto College for the BAT degree

Semester X

ORGD 3371 Organizational Development
ORGL 3322 Behavior, Ethics, Leadership I
OPMG 3303 Managerial Rapport and Documentation
TMGT 4310 Human Resources Management and Labor Law
ORGL 4341 Management Theory I

Semester XI

ORGL 3311 Issues in Organizational Leadership
ORGL 3321 Data Driven Decision Making I
PMGT 4311 Integration, Scope and Quality Management
OPMG 3311 Technology in Enterprise Management
* BMGT 4374 Seminar in Business Operations Management

Applicable Credit Hours for Palo Alto College

This Advising Guide provides 120 college-level hours, of which 120 will apply towards the Palo Alto College applied technology baccalaureate degree in Operations Management.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this advising guide is core complete and Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) degree 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.

Capstone Course(s)

* denotes Capstone course

AlamoONLINE

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AlamoONLINE represents the breadth of opportunities for students pursuing offerings-degrees, certificates, and awards-delivered online from Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, San Antonio College, and St. Philip’s College. To learn more, visit Alamo Colleges Online

AlamoPROMISE

AlamoPROMISE covers tuition and required fees for current academic year graduates from participating high schools seeking an academic certificate or associate degree at one of the five Alamo Colleges: Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, San Antonio College, and St. Philip’s College.

As AlamoPROMISE Scholars, students meeting eligibility criteria receive a “last-dollar” scholarship for up to three years or the completion of an associate degree or academic certificate, whichever comes first. The “last-dollar” scholarship funds the cost of tuition and required fees after financial aid awards are applied.

How to Become a Promise Scholar: https://www.alamo.edu/promise/

Alamo Colleges Foundation: Scholarships

Through the generous support of donors, the Alamo Colleges Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships. Alamo Colleges students submit one general scholarship application each academic year, and they are automatically considered for all Alamo Colleges Foundation scholarships and matched with eligible award opportunities.

For more information and to view all opportunities and apply for scholarships, please view the following website: https://www.alamo.edu/foundation/scholarships/

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.

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Released on February 25, 2025

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