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 101	Composition	3
ENG 102	English Composition	3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 142	College Mathematics	3
	or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

COM 102	Essentials of Communication	3

ECN 201	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
	OR
ECN 202	Principles of Microeconomics	3

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116	Computer Essentials	3
	OR
CIS 120	Introduction to Information Systems	3

CORE CURRICULUM 36 CREDITS

BUS 104	Business Math	3
BUS 109	Survey of Business	3
BUS 123	Human Resource Management	3
BUS 143	Principles of Management	3
BUS 145	Principles of Marketing	3
BUS 146	Introduction to Accounting	3
BUS 160	Essential Workplace Success Skills	3
BUS 167	Business Communications	3
BUS 183	Starting a Business	3
BUS 233	The Legal Environment of Business	3
BUS 245	Seminar: Trends and Practices in Business	3
CIS 181	Computer 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.