Business Management - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - BMT)

The Business Management Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for employment in business management or for transfer to a university Bachelor of Applied Science degree program.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of planning for and operating a business.
  • Explain the process of maintaining proper accounting records for a business and demonstrate the skills required to maintain such records.
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret and communicate a business' financial information.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to be successful in the business management environment.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the basic components needed in business management.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3

ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 142College Mathematics**

3

or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

COM 102Essentials of Communication**

3

 

ECN 201Principles of Macroeconomics***

3

OR

ECN 202Principles of Microeconomics***

3

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116Computer Essentials*

3

OR

CIS 120Introduction to Information Systems**

3

CORE CURRICULUM 36 CREDITS

BUS 104Business Math*

3

BUS 109Survey of Business*

3

BUS 123Human Resource Management*

3

BUS 143Principles of Management*

3

BUS 145Principles of Marketing*

3

BUS 146Introduction to Accounting*

3

BUS 160Essential Workplace Success Skills*

3

BUS 167Business Communications*

3

BUS 183Starting a Business*

3

BUS 233The Legal Environment of Business*

3

BUS 245Seminar: Trends and Practices in Business*

3

CIS 181Computer Applications*

3

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)

Recommended electives: Students may consider two co-op credits in BUS 224 to gain workplace experience, and any course with a BUS/CIS/ECN prefix. Transfer AAS students should check with transfer school for transferability.

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS