Business Management AAS Degree (MD13)

The Business Management associate degree program is designed to prepare students for entry into management and supervisory occupations in a variety of businesses and industries. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in management.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment as management and/or supervisor assistants or trainees or in related occupations.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 64 credit hours

Curriculum

All Associate of Applied Science Degrees require a minimum 15 credit hours using the curriculum structure outlined in the beginning of this degree program section. The Business Management associate degree program requires an additional 3 credit hours in any area, for a total of 18 credit hours. All course prerequisites must be met. Please see Associate Degree General Education Requirement Section for Area I, Area II, Area III, and Area IV requirements.

General Core Courses

Area I requirements (minimum 3 hours; must include ENGL 1101)

Area II requirements (minimum 3 hours)

Area III requirements (minimum 3 hours; must include MATH 1111)

Area IV requirements (minimum 3 hours)

Additional 6 hours from Area I, II, III, or IV

Occupational Courses

CISM 2201: Students who successfully complete COMP 1000 prior to January 2018 may use that course to fulfill the CISM 2201 requirement for graduation.

ACCT 1100	Financial Accounting I	4
CISM 2201	Foundations of Computer Applications	3
MGMT 1100	Principles of Management	3
MGMT 1105	Organizational Behavior	3
MGMT 1110	Employment Rules and Regulations	3
MGMT 1115	Leadership	3
MGMT 1120	Introduction to Business	3
MGMT 1125	Business Ethics	3
MGMT 2115	Human Resource Management	3
MGMT 2125	Performance Management	3
MGMT 2215	Team Project	3

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Choose one of the following specializations

Specific Occupational Courses (General Management Specialization – 12 credits)

Occupational Electives (12 credits from the list below)

MGMT 2120	Labor Management Relations	3
MGMT 2130	Employee Training and Development	3
MGMT 2135	Management Communication Techniques	3
MGMT 2140	Retail Management	3
MGMT 2145	Business Plan Development	3
MGMT 2205	Service Sector Management	3
MGMT 2210	Project Management	3
MGMT 2220	Management Occupation-Based Instructions	3

Specific Occupational Courses (Human Resources Management Specialization – 12 credits)

MGMT 2120	Labor Management Relations	3
MGMT 2130	Employee Training and Development	3
MGMT 2205	Service Sector Management	3
	-or-
MGMT 2210	Project Management	3
	-or-
MGMT 2220	Management Occupation-Based Instructions	3
MGMT 2135	Management Communication Techniques	3
	-or-
MGMT 2140	Retail Management	3
	-or-
MGMT 2200	Production/Operations Management	3

Specific Occupational Courses (Marketing Specialization – 12 credits)

MKTG 1100	Principles of Marketing	3
MKTG 1190	Integrated Marketing Communications	3
MKTG 2500	Exploring Social Media	3
MKTG xxxx	Marketing Elective	3

Specific Occupational Courses (Service Sector Management Specialization – 12 credits)

MGMT 2130	Employee Training and Development	3
MGMT 2140	Retail Management	3
MGMT 2205	Service Sector Management	3
MGMT 2135	Management Communication Techniques	3
	-or-
MGMT 2120	Labor Management Relations	3
	-or-
MGMT 2210	Project Management	3
	-or-
MGMT 2220	Management Occupation-Based Instructions	3