The associate degrees in Business Management will prepare students to enter the workforce, start their own businesses, or transfer to a baccalaureate degree program. These degrees allow students the opportunity to develop or improve skills using the latest technology available.
Goals:
- Develop or improve technological skills;
- Prepare students for entry level management positions; and
- Prepare students to continue their education in business by transferring to a baccalaureate degree.
The two-year business management degrees allows students an opportunity to explore careers and employment opportunities in general business by exposing them to current technology. Students who complete this degree can demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to open and maintain a small business.
Program Requirements:
Students anticipating pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree should follow the requirements for an Associate in Applied Science degree.
Course Requirements:
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A.S. |
A.A.S |
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General Education Courses |
18 |
18 |
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First Year Seminar |
3 |
3 |
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EN 101 Academic Writing I |
3 |
3 |
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CM 121 Effective Speaking |
3 |
3 |
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EN 201 Academic Writing II |
3 |
3 |
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Diversity/Social Consciousness Course |
3 |
3 |
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Mathematics Elective |
3 |
3 |
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Arts and Sciences Courses |
15 |
12 |
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HG 131 Macroeconomics |
3 |
3 |
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HG 132 Microeconomics |
3 |
3 |
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PS 120 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
3 |
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SM 261 Statistics |
3 |
3 |
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FA, LG or HU elective |
3 |
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Career Studies Courses |
24 |
24 |
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AC 201 Financial Accounting |
3 |
3 |
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AC 202 Managerial Accounting |
3 |
3 |
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BU 110 Principles of Management |
3 |
3 |
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BU 240 Principles of Marketing |
3 |
3 |
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BU 230 Business Communication |
3 |
3 |
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BU 233 Human Resources Management |
3 |
3 |
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BU 263 Business Law |
3 |
3 |
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IM 120 Introduction to Computers OR |
3 |
3 |
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Electives |
3 |
6 |
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TOTAL CREDITS TO GRADUATE |
60 |
60 |