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Transfer majors 
Get your Associate in Arts degree and transfer to a four-year institution to complete a program in business administration, management, marketing or a related field. Take core classes along with business-focused courses in areas such as business organization, macroeconomics, financial and managerial accounting, business statistics and more.
Harper College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, a leading association for business education.
The program benefits from a 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio, meaning that you’ll work closely with professors and get individual attention in the classroom. Many courses are available online, or you can take a mix of online and on-campus classes.
This program is a convenient and affordable way to begin your college education. Academic advisors will help you choose courses that meet the specific requirements of the four-year college or university you plan to attend.
This sample transfer planning guide meets the requirements of the Associate in Arts degree and follows the Illinois Articulation Initiative business administration baccalaureate major recommendations. Students choosing to follow this sample plan need to choose the major of Associate in Arts if needing financial aid. Students will choose a major within the business field at the four-year institution they attend. Transfer institution requirements may vary - students should check individual college/university requirements before completing the sample plan as outlined. Baccalaureate admission may be competitive. Completion of these courses alone does not guarantee admission.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | ||
| ECO 211 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| MGT 111 | Introduction to Business Organization | 3 |
| MTH 134 | Calculus for Business and Social Sciences1 | 4 |
| Hours | 13 | |
Second Semester | ||
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ECO 212 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| MTH 225 | Business Statistics | 4 |
| Physical and Life Science 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
Third Semester | ||
| ACC 101 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 4 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts 3 | 3 | |
| Physical and Life Science 2 | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science 4 | 3 | |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| ACC 102 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts 3 | 6 | |
| Major Discipline and Transfer Elective 5 | 5 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Students who have previous credit in MTH 200 should speak to their academic advisor regarding using this credit in lieu of MTH 134.
Select one Physical and one Life Science course. At least one must include a lab. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
PHI 115 is recommended. Select at least one course from Humanities and one from Fine Arts. Interdisciplinary courses may count in either category. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category. One course from Humanities and Fine Arts or from Social and Behavioral Sciences must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement for the Associate in Arts degree.
PSY 101 is recommended and meets the World Culture and Diversity graduation requirement. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category. One course from Humanities and Fine Arts or from Social and Behavioral Sciences must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement for the Associate in Arts degree.
MKT 217 is recommended. Students should check with the school they are planning on transferring to. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
Through the University Center, you can earn a bachelor's degree from a four-year university by taking courses offered at Harper's Palatine campus. The University Center makes earning a university degree more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
This program offers an entirely 8-Week Course format option. Learn more.
To learn more, visit the University Center website.
For more information about studying business administration at Harper College, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.