Associate of Science with a Concentration in Business
Transfer Degree
Credit Hours
Location
Newark
Format
On campus
Admission
Discontinued
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
Transferability
Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
Important Program Update
Effective summer semester 2026, the Associate of Science with a Concentration is Business is no longer accepting new enrollment. Students interested in business education can still pursue:
- Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology
- One-Year Certificate in Business Management
- Short-Term Certificate in Business Management
New students may contact our admissions team at cotcadmissions@mail.cotc.edu for help choosing an alternative program.
Overview
An Associate of Science provides a well-rounded education covering general education and interdisciplinary courses. After completing your degree, you will have a guaranteed transfer path to Ohio’s public universities and some private institutions.
With a concentration in business, you will also take several business or business-related courses, including:
- microeconomics and macroeconomics
- management and organizational behavior
- accounting
- marketing and communications
Starting college with an associate degree can save you thousands of dollars on tuition while providing a pathway to many four-year institutions. Keep scrolling to see your transfer options.
Admission Requirements
This degree program is being discontinued and is no longer accepting applications.
Plan of Study
Associate Degree
Associate of Science with a Concentration in Business
Total hours required: 64
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Autumn Semester |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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PC Applications in Business |
3 |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Composition I*^ |
3 |
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Principles of Microeconomics^ |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Spring Semester |
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Introduction to Marketing* |
3 |
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Business & Professional Communications |
3 |
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Critical Thinking* |
3 |
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Environmental Science |
4 |
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Statistics* |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
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Autumn Semester |
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General Biology* |
4 |
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Survey American Literature I* |
3 |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
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Management and Organizational Behavior* |
3 |
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Financial Accounting*^ |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
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Spring Semester |
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Calculus* |
5 |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
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Business Law |
3 |
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Cultural Diversity |
3 |
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Introduction to Managerial Accounting* |
3 |
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Total |
17 |
*Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course description to view all prerequisites and requirements.
The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.
Published: March 2025
Transfer Options
COTC’s Associate of Science is designed to allow graduates to move seamlessly to bachelor’s degree programs at all state-supported colleges and universities in the state of Ohio, as well as at many private institutions. In fact, every course on the AS plan of study is fully transferable to any school that accepts the Ohio Transfer Module or Transfer Assurance Guides.
In addition to public universities, students can consider the following private four-year universities with which COTC has a transfer agreement:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
At COTC, you have the flexibility to take classes face-to-face and online.
What financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?
COTC awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students each year.
Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.
See Paying for College for more information, or connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.