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Official Title of Major: Business Management, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S. 

Code: Contact the Records Office

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the Business Management Department

Purpose: Provides comprehensive skills necessary for a successful and satisfying business career. Exposes students to all aspects of today’s rapidly changing and technologically challenging business environment. Prepares students for careers in the global economy.  Students who wish to major in business at a four-year college should enroll in the Business Administration transfer program or should carefully review and follow the special articulation agreement for ‘Business Management’ programs (refer to Transfer Services).

Range of Occupations

  • Small-business owner/manager
  • Sales manager
  • Retail store manager
  • Operations supervisor
  • Project coordinator
  • Customer service manager
  • Office manager

Additional Degree Requirements

Students are expected to participate with their advisor in tailoring a mix of electives that will satisfy their own needs with respect to immediate and long-term employment.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Theresa Kotkiewicz

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR
ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1  
(English Composition General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours    
Mathematics General Education Requirement  
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3 credit hours    
Technology Requirement  
Refer to General Education Technology Requirement  for a list of approved courses. This requirement may also be satisfied by CLEP exam.  CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology  is recommended.
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3 credit hours    
BPA 111 - Introduction to Business   3 credit hours     
BPA 162 - Business Communications  
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3 credit hours    

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2  
(English Composition General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours     
Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement  
COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication  is recommended.
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3 credit hours    
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology  OR
SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology picture of capital letter D for Diversity
SOC 111 satisfies the diversity requirement. PSY 111 does not.
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3 credit hours    
BPA 125 - Principles of Marketing   3 credit hours    
BPA 142 - Principles of Management   3 credit hours     

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
Wellness Requirement  
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3 credit hours    
BPA 138 - Business and Professional Ethics  
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3 credit hours    
BPA 201 - Financial Accounting  (better for transfer) picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite OR
BPA 200 - Foundations of Accounting  
3 credit hours     
ECO 121 - Introduction to Economics  OR
ECO 211 - Principles of Economics 1  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite (better for transfer)
3 credit hours    
Elective (consult with an advisor) 3 credit hours    

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement  
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3 credit hours    
LGS 250 - Legal Issues for Business  OR
LGS 253 - Business Law 1  *
*Students should work with an advisor to select the appropriate course for transfer.
3 credit hours    

Suggested electives based on area(s) of student interest
Select three courses from one or more of the following areas:
Human Resource Management:
BPA 172 - Human Resource Management  
BPA 173 - Managing and Valuing Workforce Diversity  
BPA 190 - Organizational Behavior  
LGS 230 - Employment Law  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BPA 275 - Internship in Business  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
Marketing:
BPA 126 - Advertising and Sales Promotion  
BPA 127 - Digital Marketing and Analytics  
ART 106 - Introduction to Digital Design  
BPA 104 - Sales & Marketing for Small Business  
BPA 132 - Sales and Sales Training  
BPA 275 - Internship in Business  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
Management:
BPA 106 - Introduction to Project Management  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BPA 119 - Global Business  
BPA 120 - Small Business Management  
BPA 134 - Retail Management  
BPA 135 - Customer Service Management  
BPA 140 - Fundamentals of Healthcare Management  
BPA 141 - Office Procedures and Technology  
BPA 145 - Leadership  
BPA 156 - E-Commerce  
BPA 171 - Principles of Supervision  
BPA 172 - Human Resource Management  
BPA 173 - Managing and Valuing Workforce Diversity 
BPA 190 - Organizational Behavior 
BPA 231 - Nonprofit Management  
BPA 256 - Introduction to Corporate Finance  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BPA 275 - Internship in Business  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
Supply Chain and Logistics Management:
BPA 119 - Global Business 
BPA 235 - Introduction to Transportation and Logistics  
BPA 236 - Introduction to Airport and Seaport Operations  
BPA 238 - Domestic and International Freight Operations  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BPA 239 - Procurement and Materials Management  
BPA 240 - Logistics Technologies  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BPA 246 - Business Operations and Logistics 
BPA 275 - Internship in Business  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite

 
9 credit hours    

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