BUTCS - Technical Studies Program, Business Management Option, A.A.S

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Program Title

Technical Studies Program, Business Management Option, A.A.S

Program Code

BUTCS

Program Description

This career program is designed for students with prior work experience and apprenticeship training to earn an Associate's degree and pursue a business career related to their technical expertise. Students may be granted up to 25 college credits from training programs approved by the American Council on Education. Students complete course work that provides management training for employment opportunities in business or in establishing their own business.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

- Communicate effectively in both team and interpersonal settings
- Employ critical thinking to solve technical problems
- Apply theory and hands-on practice to a specific technical studies trade
- Interpret and communicate technical concepts orally, in written form, and electronically

Requirements

General Education: 21 Credits as Follows:

As described in the General Education section of the catalog and as identified below:

course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
course - Public Speaking Credits: 3
course - Information Technology Credits: 3
Humanities or Social Sciences Credits: 3 *

General Education Courses: Any category Credits: 9
- Recommended General Education Courses below
  - course - Critical Thinking ( Humanities) Credits: 3
  - course - Introduction to Psychology II: Personality & Social Aspects (Social Science)Credits: 3
  - course - Principles of Sustainability (Science) Credits: 3
  - course - Intercultural Communication: The Person and The Process (Cultural and Global) Credits: 3

Technical Core: A Maximum of 30 Credits*

Technical credits granted for training programs approved by the American Council on Education from an approved apprenticeship program or military training.

*The college allows a student to transfer a maximum number of credits including technical credits, general education, and career studies courses into a program. See an advisor to transfer in more than 30 credits. If a student does not have 30 technical credits, the remaining credits can be elective credits approved by a counselor or can be complete through the apprenticeship program.

Career Studies: 3 Credits

course - College Success Seminar Course Credits: 3

Career Studies: 6 Credits From Among the Following:

A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in all career studies courses in order to complete this program.

course - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
course - Business Law I Credits: 3
course - Project Management Credits: 3 *
course - People and Their Environment Credits: 3
course - Architectural Construction I Credits: 3
course - 3D Architectural CAD Credits: 3
course - Interpersonal Communications Credits: 3

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60

Notes:

*Offered Fall Term only

Suggested Sequence

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed for apprenticeship students taking one course per term. 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