Knowing Your Degree  AS Business Degrees & AA General Business

Knowing Your Degree AS Business Degrees & AA General Business Transfer Plan

Advisors Lila Rogers, Program Advisor for AA General Building 9, Room 117 407-582-1355 [email protected] Make an Advising appointment online at http://bit.ly/1WgfuuX Genevieve Hall, Career Program Advisor for AS degrees Building 7 Room 107D 407-582-1239 [email protected] Make an Advising appointment online at: https://checkappointments.net/appts/LJ5jtepKH3

A.A. Degree Associate in Arts - A.A. Degree General studies degree Prepares you to transfer to a Florida public university as a junior. Business Transfer Plan Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Management Information Systems

A. A. Degree Common Pre-Requisites for Florida Public Universities ACG 2021C – Principles of Financial Accounting ACG 2071C – Principles of Managerial Accounting CGS 2100C – Computer Fundamentals & Apps ECO 2021 - Principles of Economics – Macro ECO 2023 – Principles of Economics – Micro MAC 2233 – Calculus for Business & Social Science STA 2023 – Statistical Methods

A.S. Degree Associate in Science - A.S. Degree Prepares you to enter a specialized career field. Transfers to the B.A.S. (Bachelor of Applied Science) Degree at select Florida public universities that offer the B.A.S. “Articulated” A.S. degree will also transfer to a B.A. or B.S. General Business or Business Management Degree

A.S. Business Degree Specializations Articulated AS to BS Business Administration Finance Management Marketing Human Resources Real Estate Small Business International Business

Technical Certificates What are they? 12-24 Credits of Technical Coursework Credits earned are applied to the AS Degree (Must meet testing requirements if applicable once AS Degree is declared and Developmental Coursework may be required) Preparation for immediate entry into workforce How do I get one? Complete the required coursework Automatically awarded once requirements are met, although we encourage you to declare a TC What certificates can I earn for business related fields? Accounting, Business, Customer Service, Human Resources, Property & Casualty and Real Estate

Catalog Year What is my catalog year? Found in Academic Profile in Atlas Changes any time you change your major Why is it important? Credits, course numbers and degree requirements can vary by year Catalogs are valid for 5 academic years Updates every time you change your major

Who is my Advisor? Atlas Account Course Tab – Academic Profile Benefits of seeing an Advisor Ensure proper planning for timely graduation Discuss career opportunities and degree articulations General questions and troubleshooting How should I contact them? Email for appointments via your Atlas email Always include your VID#

My Education Plan Degree checklist to track your completed and remaining requirements to graduate Located in the “My LifeMap” tab in ATLAS Confirm that you are registering for the correct courses and view future requirements

Skillshops Free workshops for Valencia Students that cover topics such as academic success, tutorials and training, career development, cultural and social awareness and personal development Generally 45-50 minutes long Offered on every campus

Clubs and Facebook Phi Beta Lambda – Business Club Email: [email protected] Valencia College and UCF Accounting Majors Facebook page

Career Resources Career Center – West Campus SSB 206 Mock Interviews Resume Preparation Career Assessments Career Coach Career Action Distinction My Career Planner Located in ATLAS under the “My LifeMap” Tab

Internships Variable credit (1-4) course to meet the “Business Elective” requirements for A.S. Degrees Can be registered for in multiple terms Completion of prerequisites required prior to internship Register with the Internship Office West Campus Coordinator: Carmen Diaz ( [email protected])

I’m About to Graduate, What Do I Do Next? APPLY TO GRADUATE THROUGH YOUR ATLAS Transfer Options BA/BS in specific business specialization with AA General Studies degree (Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Integrated Business, Economics, etc.) AS to BS Articulations (Public & Private) B.A.S. (Bachelor of Applied Science) You might still need to meet Gen Ed and Foreign language requirements depending on completed coursework Gordon Rule requirements may differ between VC and your next institution! Employment