Business Management

Students who wish to pursue an education in the area of Business Management have several options from which to choose. The curricula offerings enable students to begin with a Career Studies Certificate and to continue their studies culminating in an A.A.S. degree in Business Management.

Students who wish to pursue more than one of the programs of study should consult with an academic advisor or counselor for assistance in scheduling. The options include:
 

Students may be eligible to receive credit for some courses in these curricula through the College’s advanced standing process. Examples include credit by examination or by articulation agreement.

Associate Degree Options

Management

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree
Major: Management

Possible occupations for graduates: assistant manager, management trainee, manager of a small business, supervisor, sales representative, and other positions related to the business field.

The A.A.S. degree program with a major in Management is for people who seek employment or professional development in the business field. Full-time students may complete the following associate in applied science degrees in two years; part-time students determine their own pace.

Curriculum

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

^a Please refer to the list of Business courses that are approved to fulfill these requirements. Other courses may be accepted with divisional approval. BUS 296: Coordinated Practice in Business is highly recommended.

^b Students who take ENG 111-112 must also take SPD 110 or BUS 270.

^c Students may not receive credit towards graduation requirements for both ECO 120 and ECO 201 or ECO 120 and ECO 202.

^d Students who take ACC 115 must take a BUS elective in the fourth semester. ACC 211 must be followed by ACC 212.

^e Please refer to the list of Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Science electives that are approved to fulfill these requirements.

Management, Administrative and Information Specialization

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree
Major: Management
Specialization: Administrative and Information

Possible occupations for graduates: administrative assistant, office services specialist, word processing specialist, office manager, and other related office administrative positions.

The A.A.S. degree program with a major in Management and an Administrative and Information Specialization is designed primarily for people who seek employment or professional development in the field of office administration. The program provides students with an opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge in new and emerging administrative and information technologies as well as basic management skills. Studies will include integrated computer software applications; organization and scheduling; project and time management; Internet services; document preparation; storage and retrieval; customer service; office procedures; and public relations.

Curriculum

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

^a Please refer to the list of Business courses that are approved to fulfill these requirements. Other courses may be accepted with divisional approval. BUS 296: Coordinated Practice in Business is highly recommended.

^b Students who take ENG 111-112 must also take SPD 110 or BUS 270.

^c Students may not receive credit towards graduation requirements for both ECO 120 and ECO 201 or ECO 120 and ECO 202.

^d Students who take ACC 115 must take a BUS elective in the fourth semester. ACC 211 must be followed by ACC 212.

^e Please refer to the list of Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Science electives that are approved to fulfill these requirements.

Career Studies Certificate Options

Basic Office Skills

Award: Career Studies Certificate

Purpose: to provide students with an opportunity to acquire basic skills and knowledge to handle tasks needed for entry-level positions. Studies will include keyboarding and word processing with emphasis on document preparation, storage and retrieval, computer hardware and software, and office procedures. Once completed, courses in this career studies certificate may be applied toward other programs offered by the College, such as the A.A.S. degree in Management, with an Administrative and Information Specialization.
 

Leadership and Supervision

Award: Career Studies Certificate

Purpose: to provide students with an opportunity to acquire basic skills and knowledge in the areas of Leadership and Supervision. Studies will include topics in leadership skills, problem solving, decision making, effective communications, dealing with conflict and employee relations, delegation, motivation, time management, team building, process improvement and others. Once completed, courses in this career studies certificate may be applied toward the Certificate in Supervision and the A.A.S. degree in Business Management.

First Semester

Second Semester

^a Students may not receive credit towards graduation requirements for both ECO 120 and ECO 201 or ECO 120 and ECO 202.

Quality Improvement

Award: Career Studies Certificate

Purpose: to provide students with a basic understanding in the area of Quality Improvement. Special emphasis is placed on problem solving, teamwork, and developing an understanding of variation, statistical process control (SPC), processes, and systems. Once completed, this career studies certificate may be applied toward the A.A.S. degree in Business Management.

Curriculum

Approved Business Electives

All ACC, AST, BUS, FIN, ITE, ITD, ITP, ITN, or REA courses are approved Business electives. IND 195, IND 150, and IND 181 are also approved courses.

Related Information: Business Department Site