Program Overview
Anyone who works in an organization —not just managers— would gain valuable insight if they knew how organizations work and understood the behaviors of their boss and coworkers. There’s no prototype or standard criteria as to who can be a manager. Some hold top-level management jobs while others are supervisors or team leaders. However, all managers share one common element: They work in an organizational setting. When it comes to managing, much of what passes for common sense knowledge is just plain misguided or even wrong. By completing a degree in management, you might be surprised when you gain insights that are based on extensive research, which often dispel the myths about management. An education in business management allows graduates to work in large corporations, government agencies, hospitals, museums, schools, and not-for-profit enterprises, administrative support, Many even go on to create and lead their own company. A business administration degree is ranked as one of the most popular degrees in the U.S., and it also is popular among employers looking for leaders.
Our Associate in Science in Business Administration - Management is a 60-credit hour program that prepares students for the local, national, and global business environment, as well as preparing them for transfer to Bachelors programs at Santa Fe College as well as other State Colleges. It includes classes in management, economics, marketing, international business, insurance, statistics, employment law, business law, accounting, public speaking, computer software, writing, human resources, and leadership/supervision. The program adds value for students by teaching communication, critical and analytical thinking, as well as collaboration. Your degree will culminate with a 3-credit hour internship that will provide hands-on experience in a professional work environment. As an added bonus, Business Administration students get networking opportunities in the professional community, and participate in Study Abroad programs.
Requirements for Admission
There are no Admissions requirements for this program.
If a student is not at college level, they would take the prep classes before beginning the program courses, but could still be admitted.
Students can pursue two programs at the same time, such as an A.S. degree and an A.A. degree, or a primary degree and an alternate degree.
Program Costs, Scholarships and Aid
All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.
Program Costs
- Florida Residents:
- $106.77 per credit hour x 60 credit hours = $6,406.20
- Non-Florida Residents:
- $382.90 per credit hour x 60 credit hours = $22,974.00
Does not include books, lab fees, etc.
For more information, please visit Tuition Costs and Due Dates.
Scholarships
- Career and Technical Education Scholarships
- There are many other scholarships available for SF students. Please visit the college's Scholarships page for more information and how to apply.
Financial Aid
There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.
Job Prospects and Salary
Typical Job Titles:
- Operations Manager
- Executive Assistant
- Customer Service Associate
- Office Manager
- HR Manager
- Store Manager
Salary Range:
- Gainesville - $13.67 - $55.40 per hour
- State of Florida - $16.72 - $62.84 per hour
Program Length, Format and Curriculum
Program Length:
- Credit hours - 60
- Time to completion – 2 years (full-time), 3-4 years (part-time)
Need C or higher in all coursework including Internship to graduate
All students are urged to make an appointment to see Santa Fe's Business Programs Advisor once each semester to ensure that adequate progress toward a degree is being made. All students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.
Format:
- Online/Hybrid/Face to Face Classes: See Types of Classes.
Curriculum:
- College Catalog Details
- See link at the bottom of this page for a Sample Degree Audit
Course Sequencing for Full-time Students
Florida CIP: 1552020102
SF Program Code: 3220
2020 - 2021
Total SF Semester Hours = 60
Term 1 Fall (15 credit hours)
- ENC1101 College Composition I (3 credit hours)
- CGS1101 Microsoft Office Applications (3 credit hours)
- GEB1011 Introduction to Business (3 credit hours)
- MAN2300 Human Resource Management (3 credit hours)
- Choose one of the following:
- MAT1033 Intermediate Algebra (3 credit hours)
- MAC1105 College Algebra (3 credit hours)
Term 2 Spring (15 credit hours)
- ECO2023 Microeconomics (3 credit hours)
- ACG2021 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 credit hours)
- Students should consider taking ACG2001 and ACG2011, Principles of Accounting I and II, rather than ACG2021 (6 credit hours)
- MAN2021 Principles of Management (3 credit hours)
- BUL2241 Business Law I (3 credit hours)
- ENC2210 Technical Communications (3 credit hours)
Term 3 Summer (3 credit hours)
- GEB2350 International Business (3 credit hours)
- IDS2930 Special Topics and International Study Abroad (3 credit hours)
- OR choose one of the following:
- RMI1201 Principles of Property and Liability Insurance (3 credit hours)
- RIM2113 Personal Insurance (3 credit hours)
- RIM2213 Commercial Insurance (3 credit hours)
Term 4 Fall (15 credit hours)
- ECO2013 Macroeconomics (3 credit hours)
- STA2023 Statistics (3 credit hours)
- OST2853 Spreadsheet/Database (3 credit hours)
- MNA2345 Management and Supervision (3 credit hours)
- BUL2137 Employment Law (3 credit hours)
Term 5 Spring (12 credit hours)
- SPC2608 Public Speaking (3 credit hours)
- MAR2011 Principles of Marketing (3 credit hours)
- IDS2941 Business Internship (3 credit hours) Spring Only
- Students must meet with the IDS2941 instructor prior to the beginning of the semester for guidance and approval of the internship; check with the Business Programs Advisors for information regarding dates.
Program Goals and Outcomes
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of management and leadership concepts.
- Apply technology effectively to business cases by the use of a variety of tools including but not limited to software, internet and web-based services.
- Evaluate economic challenges by presenting evidence from credible sources, developing an argument, noting the context/assumptions, and thus drawing conclusions.
- Apply knowledge in operational and financial functions when acquiring, analyzing, managing, and securing data/information.
- Create data-driven innovative process improvements/solutions to support decision making.
- Examine diversity among business stakeholders to support sensitive, appropriate, and inclusive decision-making.
- Evaluate employability and leadership skills through successful internship or capstone project(s).
Cost of Attendance
Disclosure
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program.
Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)
| Off-Campus* | Off-Campus with Parent** | |
| Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit | In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190 | In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $783 | $783 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $9,679 | $2,619 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $4,228 | $4,228 |
| Transportation | $1,976 | $3,062 |
| Total | In-State: $19,229 Out-Of-State: $25,856 | In-State: $13,255 Out-Of-State: $19,882 |
Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor Degree Courses)
| Off-Campus* | Off-Campus with Parent** | |
| Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit | In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292 | In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $783 | $783 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $9,679 | $2,619 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $4,228 | $4,228 |
| Transportation | $1,976 | $3,062 |
| Total | In-State: $19,698 Out-Of-State: $26,958 | In-State: $13,724 Out-Of-State: $20,984 |
*Off-Campus: you intend to live off campus, but not with your parent(s).
**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s).
Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.
For more detailed information visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.
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