Bachelor of Applied Sciencein Business Administration
Build on your associate degree. Earn a four-year credential — affordably, flexibly, and fully online.
Program Cost
Where You Can Study
This program is offered at the following TSC campus locations.
Why Study Business Administration at Trinidad State?
Rooted in our Strategic Plan, Trinidad State is committed to students, employees, and community — the three pillars of our future. The BAS in Business Administration reflects that commitment.
For Students
Personalized support, flexible full- and part-time scheduling, and the ability to complete your degree entirely online — so you can thrive on your own terms.
For Employees
Faculty with real-world business experience bring practical insight into every course, and are dedicated to mentoring your success from day one.
For Community
This program meets local workforce needs by preparing graduates who are ready to lead, innovate, and give back to Southern Colorado and beyond.
Your Associate Degree Counts
Four Years. Unlimited Potential.
The BAS is an affordable, career-focused four-year degree designed for students who have already completed an associate degree in business or a related field. Most traditional BS/BA programs cause students to lose 50 to 60 hours of credit from an AAS due to technical coursework — the BAS is designed to prevent that.
With flexible online and part-time options, this program helps you advance your education while you work — opening doors to more career opportunities, promotions, and better-paying positions.
50–60
credit hours typically lost in traditional BS/BA transfer from an AAS
$0
credits lost transferring your AAS into the BAS program
100%
of coursework available online
Degree Requirements
The BAS in Business Administration builds on your associate degree foundation with upper-division coursework in management, communication, and data-informed decision making.
BAS — Business Administration
Bachelor’s Degree
Guided by faculty with real-world industry experience, you’ll gain in-demand skills through hands-on projects and applied learning.
Who Qualifies?
If you’ve earned an associate degree in business or a closely related field, this program offers a seamless, affordable pathway to a four-year degree.
Completed an AAS, AA, or AS in business or a related field
Looking to increase your earning potential or pursue a promotion
Want to complete your bachelor’s degree while continuing to work
Interested in transitioning to a higher-level leadership or management role
Prefer flexible, online coursework with personalized faculty support
Seeking an affordable four-year degree without relocating
Student Voice
“In my first year I graduated the Accounting Certificate program. It was such a good
experience that I decided to keep going! The staff at TSC are so knowledgeable and
ready to assist at any given moment. You won’t find that at other schools where you
can feel lost and like you’re only a number. I was able to grow personally because
of the immense support from everyone. Overall, the best two years of my life!”
— Cynthia Montez, TSC Student
Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration
Program Notes — Students are required to meet with a Dean to set up subject-specific advising, develop a student plan, and review their general education requirement/transfer credits. All Program students must have completed a 60+ AA or AAS Business Degree, or a closely related field. A minimum of 30 graded credits must be completed at Trinidad State College. Total credits required for graduation: 120 (includes completion of an AA or AAS Business degree prior to admission).Click any semester to see the full course list.
Semester One
Core business leadership coursework in management, innovation, law, and ethics, rounded out by a writing and a finance or accounting elective.
- MAN 3030 – Contemporary Management (3 credits)
- MAN 3050 – Innovation & Change Management (3 credits)
- BUS 3020 – Business Law and Ethics (3 credits)
Choose one: (3 credits)
- ENG 1031 – Technicial Writing I: CO1
- ENG 1022 – CO2 (if not previously taken)
- ENG 2001 – CO3
Choose one: (3 credits)
- ACC 1011 – Intro to Financial Accounting
- FIN 2010 – Principles of Finance
Semester Two
An economics or advanced business elective rounding out the social and behavioral science requirement.
Additional So/Beh Science Requirement — Choose one:
- ECO 1001 – Econ of Social Issues: SS2 (3 credits)
- ECO 2001 – Macroeonomics: SS1 (3 credits)
- ECO 2002 – Microeonomics: SS1 (3 credits)
- ECO 2045 – Environmental Economics: SS1 (3 credits)
- FIN 3020 – Applied Finance (3 credits)
- MAR 3040 – Practical Marketing (3 credits)
- MAN 3060 – Operations Management (3 credits)
- BUS 3040 – Business Ethics & Sustainability (3 credits)
Semester Three
Advanced coursework in organizational leadership, human resources, technology systems, and digital marketing, paired with a communication elective.
- MAN 4030 – Organizational Leadership (3 credits)
- MAN 4060 – Human Resources & Supervisory Management (3 credits)
- BUS 3060 – Management Technology & Information Systems Processes (3 credits)
- MAR 4010 – Digital Marketing & Analytics (3 credits)
Choose one: (3 credits)
- COM 1250 – Interpersonal Communication: SS3
- COM 2200 – Group Communication: SS3
- COM 2250 – Organizational Communication
- COM 2300 – Intercultural Communication: SS3
Semester Four
A culminating semester weaving together arts and humanities, diversity and equity studies, and a business capstone, internship, or strategic management course to close out the degree.
Additional Arts & Humanities Requirement — Choose one: (3 credits)
- COM 1300 – Comm and Popular Culture: AH1
- PHI 1013 – Logic: AH3
- HUM 1015 – World Mythology: AH2
- MUS 1023 – Survey of World Music: AH1
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion — Choose one: (3 credits)
- ETH 2000 – Intro to Ethnic Studies: SS3
- HIS 2105 – Women in US History: HI1
- HIS 2115 – American Indian History: HI1
- LIT 2005 – Race, Ethnicity, Culture: AH2
- SOC 2018 – Sociology of Diversity: SS3
- BUS 4010 – Applied Business Research & Data Analytics
Capstone or Internship — Choose one:
- BUS 4089 – Capstone
- BUS 4081 – Internship
- MAN 4040 – Strategic Management
- DEPT 1020 – Option B Course Name
- DEPT 1020 – Option B Course Name
- DEPT 1020 – Option B Course Name
120 Credits required, which includes the AA or AAS Business — Choose one.
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Contact Us
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- TitleDean of Instruction
- DepartmentBUS, CIS, Prison Education
- LocationTrinidad, Colorado • 210 Berg
- EmailLiAnn.Richardson@trinidadstate.edu
- TitleDean of Instruction
- DepartmentBUS, CIS, ECE
- LocationAlamosa, Colorado • 112 Main
- Emailemily.hammer@trinidadstate.edu