Business Degree Path Guidance

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I hate the GM concentration at TESU - it's crappy.  Random.

Instead, if there's one or two that you like, it's much better to get one - 6 related courses, instead of 6 random ones in at least 3 areas.

The ones available through alternative means:
Accounting
CIS
Entrepreneurship
Finance
HR/OM
Marketing

This is the best advice. Academic advisors will not always tell you this kind of stuff, but it is true. Picking a specific AOS is much better than general management. It aligns you better with jobs in the future and helps hiring managers understand what knowledge you bring to the table.

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Thank you again to everyone that answered! 

I have now completed English I on Sophia. Next up is my first SDC course: Communications 120. I am hoping to fulfill all the remaining TESU requirements on SDC. What are some recommendations for the Business/Managerial Communications TESU requirement? Does Business 113: Business Communication fulfill the requirement? I only see Business 324: Managerial Communication listed on the Wiki. 

SDC Business 113 will fulfill the requirement at TESU but you have to complete 3 assignments, as well as the final exam. If you are short on time or simply do not feel like doing three assignments and waiting to get a grade back on them, I recommend DAVAR business academy.

Check out this link: https://www.davaracademy.com/business.html

Look for the course called "MAN 390 MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATIONS" 

The course will come in as "MAN-373 Managerial Communications" at TESU, according the equivalency chart on the bottom of their website.

It is a self study course with a pdf slide show and chapter quizzes in word document form to prepare you for the final exam. Your grade is solely based on the final exam and there are no extra assignments involved. The exam is 60 multiple choice and 10 "short answer" questions, though usually a couple sentences will suffice for these.

Davar uses the same proctor as SDC, RPnow. You also have the option of using ProctorU if you wish.

I paid for, studied, and passed this course in one day. It's much easier and faster than watching 100 SDC videos and doing 3 assignments.

At the end of the day, you end up with a BSBA (Business Administration major) having an AOS doesn't really matter, it's just indicating you have a concentration in a sub category, you still end up with the BSBA with a focus in CIS, Entrepreneurship, or whatever you decide on.  Your pro business core requirements will give you an overview of focus subjects that may interest you, the AOS is to further cement that knowledge or improve on it. The degree is different than say a BSIT, BA/BS in one of the AOS offered such as a BS in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, etc...

Saying AOS doesn't really matter is not always true. When deciding which career field you want to pursue, your Area of Study can make a huge difference. 
If your AOS is Marketing, but you really want an Accounting job, consider that a Marketing concentration only requires 2 courses in accounting. This may not be enough to beat out other job candidates who have a B.S. in Accounting and definitely is not enough courses for CPA exam eligibility. If you want to work in H.R. then an AOS other than H.R./Organizational Management would probably not make sense. 

Think about what jobs you have an interest in first, then consider which AOS will help you get there.

The degree is different than say a BSIT, BA/BS in one of the AOS offered such as a BS in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, etc...

Side note: The BSBA with a concentration in Accounting at TESU is absolutely similar to a standard B.S. in Accounting anywhere else. Most schools require 2 intro accounting courses, then Intermediate 1 and 2, and 4-5 upper level courses in Tax, Audit, Advanced Reporting, etc. The BSBA-Accounting at TESU has the exact same requirements. Don't sell yourself short just because your degree doesn't say "B.S. Accounting"