Associate in Science Degree

Business Administration Program – Management Concentration

No new students may elect the A.S. Business Administration Program – Management concentration as of July 1, 2017. Currently enrolled students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor to plan how to complete their A.S. degree.

Overview

Students in the Business Administration Program – Management concentration learn managerial, financial, supervisory and communication theory and practices. Teamwork and project management are also emphasized within this concentration.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

First Semester Credits
ENL101   3
COM103   3
GIT110   3
BUS100 M 3
    Behavioral & Social Science 3
Second Semester Credits
    Behavioral & Social Science 3
BUS107   3
ACC201  
Financial Accounting

ACC201 Financial Accounting

Students learn principles of financial accounting with emphasis on service and merchandising businesses. Topics include: the accounting cycle, recording transactions, adjusting accounts and preparing financial statements, inventory valuation, depreciation methods, disposal of assets, receivables, liabilities, investments, and interpreting financial statements of proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. This is a transfer level course in Financial Accounting intended for the Associate in Arts student.

Prerequisite: (BUS100 or HRM140) and GIT110 and (MAT030 or MAT035) and ENL108 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Students may take ACC111 and ACC112 in lieu of ACC201.

3
BUS103 (or)
ENT108
 
Supervision (or)
Introduction to Entrepreneurship

BUS103 Supervision

This course provides an opportunity to learn effective supervisory practices. Although various concepts and theories are covered to provide a conceptual framework for management and supervision, the emphasis will be on the practical experiences of supervisors.

Prerequisite: None

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer


ENT108 Introduction to Entrepreneurship

This course provides an overview of the entrepreneurial process of creating businesses, non-profits and other new ventures. Students learn about the roles and attributes of successful entrepreneurs while undergoing a rigorous self-assessment process. Students interview a local entrepreneur, participate in case studies related to new ventures and have the opportunity to learn directly from a variety of speakers invited to class to share their start-up experiences, including ethical dilemmas and other obstacles they will face as entrepreneurs.

Prerequisite: None

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

3
   
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (or)
Natural or Physical Science

If selecting a Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning general education elective, choose from the following:

  • MAT150 Elementary Statistics
  • MAT165 Finite Math

For a complete listing of Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning, and Natural or Physical Science courses, see:

General Education Courses

3/4 or
4
Third Semester Credits
    General Education Elective 3
BUS120   3
MKT100   3
ACC202 M 3
   
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (or)
Natural or Physical Science

If selecting a Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning general education elective, choose from the following:

  • MAT150 Elementary Statistics
  • MAT165 Finite Math

For a complete listing of Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning, and Natural or Physical Science courses, see:

General Education Courses

3/4 or
4
Fourth Semester Credits
BUS201   3
   
Business Elective

Any course with an ACC, BIT, BUS, CUL, ENT, GIT, HRM, or MKT designation.

3
   
Information Technology Elective

Any course with a GIT, BIT, or CSC designation.

3
BUS214   3
BUS261   3
Total Credits 60/62

M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.

Career Outlook

Students completing the Business Administration Program - Management concentration are prepared for a variety of positions including, but not limited to the first-line supervisor, managerial assistant, small business owner, agency director, or management trainee.

This occupational profile is provided by O*NET.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Management concentration, students are able to: