2021-2022 College Catalog

Feb 05, 2023

2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business A.A.S.

This career program is designed for students who desire entry-level employment in business-related careers. This degree, combined with work experience, may enhance promotion opportunities. The core concentrations provide specialized knowledge in specific areas of Accounting, Management, and Marketing. The program is not designed for transfer to a four-year college, although many courses will transfer. Persons wishing to transfer should select the Business Administration A.S. program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Apply business terminology and concepts
Analyze business situations and develop effective plans for achievement of goals
Utilize appropriate financial and quantitative data analysis tools and technology to solve business-related problems
Make decisions reflecting an understanding of how political-legal, competitive, technological, economic and social issues influence business
Communicate an understanding of business principles in written and oral form
Demonstrate effective team/interpersonal skills.

Requirements

General Education - 21 credits

As described in the General Education section in the catalog.

The following General Education courses are required:

ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
SPCH115 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
COMP129 - Information Technology Credits: 3
Humanities or Social Science - select one course from the following:
PHIL115 - Introduction to Philosophy  Credits: 3 or
PSYC106 - Introduction to Psychology II: Personality & Social Aspects  Credits: 3 or
ECON106 - Micro Economics  Credits: 3
General Education - Cultural and Global Awareness (CG) course Credits: 3
General Education - General Education courses Credits: 6

Career Studies - 15 credits as follows:

A grade of “C” or higher is required in career studies courses.

ACCT101 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3
BUSI105 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3 ⁽¹⁾
BUSI221 - Business Law I Credits: 3
ECON105 - Macro Economics Credits: 3
MRKT101 - Introduction to Marketing Credits: 3

Career Studies - 21 credits from one of the following concentrations:

A grade of “C” or higher is required in career studies courses.

Select career studies courses from one of the following concentrations: Accounting, Management, or Marketing.

Accounting Concentration

Career studies - 12 credits required:

ACCT102 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 3
ACCT105 - Introduction to QuickBooks Credits: 3**
ACCT112 - Managerial Accounting Credits: 3**
ACCT115 - Federal Income Tax Credits: 3*

Career Studies - select 9 credits from the following:

BUSI222 - Business Law II Credits: 3
BUSI241 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 3**
BUSI245 - Project Management Credits: 3*
ACCT299 - Accounting Internship Credits: 3

Management Concentration

Career studies - 12 credits required:

BUSI205 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
BUSI241 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 3**
BUSI251 - Global Business Credits: 3*
BUSI298 - Management Analysis - Capstone Seminar Credits: 3**

Career studies - select 9 credits from the following:

BUSI116 - Money Management and Personal Finance Credits: 3**
BUSI231 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3*
BUSI245 - Project Management Credits: 3*
BUSI246 - Principles of Supply Chain Management Credits: 3**
BUSI295 - Special Project - Management Credits: 3
BUSI299 - Business Internship Credits: 3
HOSP130 - Introduction to Sports Management Credits: 3

Marketing Concentration

Career studies - 12 credits required:

MRKT105 - Advertising Credits: 3
MRKT111 - Fundamentals of Retailing Credits: 3
MRKT115 - Social Media Marketing Credits: 3
MRKT145 - Salesmanship Credits: 3**

Career studies - 9 credits from the following:

BUSI241 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 3**
BUSI245 - Project Management Credits: 3*
BUSI246 - Principles of Supply Chain Management Credits: 3**
HOSP130 - Introduction to Sports Management Credits: 3
MRKT295 - Special Project-Marketing Credits: 3
MRKT299 - Marketing Internship Credits: 3

Electives - 3 credits:

Total credits required for degree: 60

Notes:

⁽¹⁾ Recommended as first BUSI course

A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all career studies courses in order to complete the program.

* Offered Fall term only

** Offered Spring term only

Program Code for registration: BUSI

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Suggested Sequence - Business Program A.A.S. Degree

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1 - Fall Term

Accounting Concentration	Management Concentration	Marketing Concentration
ACCT 101 Credits 3	ACCT 101 Credits: 3	BUSI 105 Credits 3
BUSI 105 Credits: 3	BUSI 105 Credits: 3	MRKT 101 Credits: 3
COMP 129 Credits: 3	COMP 129 Credits: 3	COMP 129 Credits: 3
ENGL 121 Credits: 3	ENGL 121 Credits: 3	ENGL 121 Credits: 3
Gen Ed - Humanities/Social Science Credits: 3	Gen Ed-Humanities/Social Science Credits: 3	Gen Ed - Humanities/Social Science Credits: 3
Total credits: 15	Total credits: 15	Total credits: 15

Semester 2 - Spring Term

Accounting Concentration	Management Concentration	Marketing Concentration
ACCT 102 Credits: 3	BUSI 205 Credits: 3	ACCT 101 Credits: 3
BUSI 221 Credits: 3	BUSI 221 Credits: 3	BUSI 221 Credits: 3
ECON 105 Credits: 3	ECON 105 Credits: 3	ECON 105 Credits: 3
MRKT 101 Credits: 3	MRKT 101 Credits: 3	MRKT 105 Credits: 3
Gen Ed - Cultural and Global Credits: 3	Gen Ed - Cultural and Global Credits: 3	Gen Ed - Cultural and Global Credits: 3
Total credits: 15	Total credits: 15	Total credits: 15

Semester 3 - Fall Term

Accounting Concentration	Management Concentration	Marketing Concentration
ACCT 115 Credits: 3	BUSI 251 Credits: 3	MRKT 111 Credits: 3
Career Studies Credits: 3	Career Studies Credits: 3	MRKT 115 Credits: 3
Career Studies Credits: 3	General Education Credits: 6	Career Studies: Credits: 3
General Education Credits: 3	SPCH 115 Credits: 3	General Education Credits: 3
SPCH 115 Credits: 3		SPCH 115 Credits: 3
Total credits: 15	Total credits: 15	Total credits: 15

Semester 4 - Spring Term

Accounting Concentration	Management Concentration	Marketing Concentration
ACCT 105 Credits: 3	BUSI 241 Credits: 3	MRKT 145 Credits: 3
ACCT 112 Credits: 3	BUSI 298 Credits: 3	Career Studies Credits: 3
Career Studies Credits: 3	Career Studies Credits: 3	Career Studies Credits: 3
General Education Credits: 3	Career Studies Credits: 3	General Education Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3	Elective Credits: 3	Elective Credits: 3
Total credits: 15	Total credits: 15	Total credits: 15

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Transfer Information

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