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Texas Direct - Field of Study in Business Administration (For transfer to Texas State University, Co-Enrollment BBA in Marketing)

Catalog Year 2025-2026 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Texas Direct Field of Study

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College Business webpage and your success coach at your campus.

Texas Direct provides seamless transfer degree pathways between two- and four-year institutions.

Students who complete the Texas Core Curriculum and Field of Study at any public two-year institution automatically qualify to receive an associate degree – the Texas Direct Transfer Degree. They are also qualified to transfer their courses as a block applied directly to their selected major.

The Texas Direct – Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Business Administration is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Business and transfer to a four-year college/university. This curriculum applies to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Business Administration as deemed appropriate by the awarding institution. The Field of Study in Business Administration included in this degree is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This degree plan will constitute a 60 credit hour transfer block to any public Texas four-year college or university. The Field of Study in Business Administration is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Business and transfer to a four-year college/university. This curriculum applies to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) as deemed appropriate by the awarding institution.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Business Administration. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Business Administration, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's level programs. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit Transfer Services then click on Texas State University to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to Texas State University.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

TEXAS DIRECT - FIELD OF STUDY DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1 Fall 2025

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher for Dallas College degree requirements. Texas State University requires a grade of “B” or higher for transfer admission with 15-29 credit hours.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

MATH 1324 – Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences This is a Field of Study Designated Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.

SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course. Texas State University prefers SPCH 1311 for this requirement.

BUSI 1301 – Business Principles This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.

Texas State University Co-Enrollment

US 1100 – University Seminar This is a Texas State University required course for students admitted as First Time in College Freshmen to Texas State University.

 * There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
2. Meet with your success coach to discuss admissions and applying to Texas State University for co-enrollment.
3. Meet with your success coach to enroll in the co-enrollment course.
4. Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a degree in Business.

Total Hours: 17

SEMESTER 2 Spring 2026 Co-Enrollment

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.

MATH 1325 – Calculus for Business & Social Sciences This is a Field of Study Directed Elective Course.

BCIS 1305 – Business Computer Applications This is a Field of Study Directed Elective Course.

ECON 2302 – Principles of Microeconomics This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course. Texas State University requires a grade of “C” or higher.

 Texas State University Co-Enrollment

BLAW 3301 – Legal Environment of Business This is a Texas State University Business Core course.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to enroll in the co-enrollment course.
2. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.

Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 3 Summer 2026

ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation This is a Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

Total Hours: 6

SEMESTER 4 Fall 2026 Co-Enrollment

BIOL 1408 – Biology for Non-Science Majors I This is a Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

ACCT 2301 – Principles of Financial Accounting This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course. Texas State University requires a grade of “C” or higher.

ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics This is a Field of Study Designated Core course. Texas State University requires a grade of “C” or higher.

Texas State University Co-Enrollment

MGT 3303 – Management of Organizations This is a Texas State University Business Core course. Texas State University requires Sophomore classification for this course.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to enroll in the co-enrollment course.

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 5 Spring 2027 Co-Enrollment

BIOL 1409 – Biology for Non-Science Majors II* This is a Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

ACCT 2302 – Principles of Managerial Accounting This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.

BUSI 2305 – Business Statistics Texas State University required course that can be taken at Dallas College.

Texas State University Co-Enrollment

FIN 3312 – Business Finance This is a Texas State University Business Core course.

MKT 3343 – Principles of Marketing This is a Texas State University Business Core course.

SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to enroll in the co-enrollment courses.

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 6 Summer 2027

PHIL 2306 – Introduction to Ethics This is a Core course.

HIST 1302 – United States History II This is a Core course.

SEMESTER 6 ACTION ITEMS

1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Business Administration.
2. Sign up for commencement.
3. Request final transcripts to be sent to Texas State University.
4. Join the Alumni Network!

Total Hours: 6

DALLAS COLLEGE TOTAL: 63 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY TOTAL: 13 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

CO-ENROLLMENT TOTAL: 76 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Texas State University

For questions about the Texas State University portion of this pathway, contact Texas State University at TXSTLocal_Dallas@txstate.edu. See catalog for official degree requirements.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR IN MARKETING

SEMESTER 7 Fall 2027

ISAN 3380 – Enterprise Information Technology & Business Intelligence This is a Texas State University Business Core course.

MGT 3353 – Business Communication This is a Texas State University Business Core course. Texas State University requires Junior classification for this course.

B A 3110 – Professional Development I This is a Texas State University Business Core course.

Free Elective This course can be taken through Dallas College.

MKT 3358 – Professional Selling

Total Hours: 13

SEMESTER 8 Spring 2028

B A 3120 – Professional Development II This is a Texas State University Business Core course.

MKT 3350 – Consumer Behavior

MKT 3370 – Marketing Research

Business Elective, Advanced

Business Elective, Advanced

MKT Elective, Advanced

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 9 Fall 2028

MKT 4337 – Marketing Management

Free Elective This course must be taken through Texas State University.

MKT 4330 – Promotional Strategy

MKT Elective, Advanced

MGT 4335 – Strategic Management & Business Policy This Business Core course must be taken during last semester at Texas State University.

Total Hours: 15

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE MINIMUM: 120 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

(Transfer Pathway Approved Fall 2025 by Texas State University)