Business Administration: Management - Associate of Applied Science Option (AASO)
Description
The Associate of Applied Science Business Administration Management Specialization degree qualifies graduates for employment in entry-level management positions within a small/medium organization. This degree can also help those already in management positions who strive to be more effective managers. Employment opportunities and job functions will vary greatly with industry, size of business, and geographical region.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply effective written and verbal communication skills individually and in groups.
- Apply analytical, technology, and reasoning skills relevant to the profession.
- Apply appropriate ethical choices on both a professional and personal level.
- Demonstrate practical knowledge and understanding of the four functions of management – planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of attracting, developing, and retaining a high quality workforce.
- Describe the processes and techniques manager’s can use in successfully managing the global environment, diversity, and social responsibility.
Course Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
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Level 1 Foundation Courses | ||
BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
BA 104 | Business Math | 3 |
BA 111 | Applied Accounting I | 3 |
BA 178 | Customer Service | 3 |
or BA 285 | Business Human Relations | |
BA 218 | Personal Finance | 4 |
CIS 120 | Computer Concepts (or Computer Competency Test) | 0-4 |
CIS 131 | Software Applications | 4 |
LIB 100 | Intro to Finding Information | 1 |
WR 121 | Academic Composition | 4 |
Level 2 Core Courses | ||
BA 112 | Applied Accounting II | 3 |
BA 113 | Applied Accounting III | 3 |
BA 206 | Management Fundamentals I | 4 |
BA 214 | Business Communications | 3 |
BA 223 | Marketing Principles I | 4 |
BA 226 | Business Law I | 4 |
BA 250 | Entrepreneurship | 4 |
BA 261 | Consumer Behavior | 4 |
CIS 125E | Excel | 4 |
Level 3 Management Specialization | ||
BA 207 | Management Fundamentals II | 4 |
BA 224 | Human Resources Management | 4 |
Choose 13-16 credits from any BA prefix | 13-16 | |
Level 4 Advanced Core and Capstone Courses | ||
BA 220 | Business Analysis and Budgeting | 4 |
BA 222 | Business Finance | 4 |
BA 290 | Business Seminar | 3 |
Total Credits | 91-98 |
Advising Notes
Take as many Level 1 courses as possible before attempting Level 2 courses, and take as many Level 2 courses before Level 3 courses. Level 3 courses may be taken concurrently with Level 4 courses.
This degree is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Only selected credits are considered transferrable to public or private baccalaureate institutions. See advisor for additional information.
Performance Standards
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Academic Requirements:
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Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
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All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
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Additional Requirements:
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None
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Sample Plan
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
BA 111 | Applied Accounting I | 3 |
CIS 120 | Computer Concepts | 0-4 |
BA 178 or BA 285 | Customer Service Business Human Relations | 3 |
LIB 100 | Intro to Finding Information | 1 |
Credits | 11-15 | |
Winter | ||
BA 104 | Business Math | 3 |
BA 112 | Applied Accounting II | 3 |
CIS 131 | Software Applications | 4 |
WR 121 | Academic Composition | 4 |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
BA 113 | Applied Accounting III | 3 |
BA 206 | Management Fundamentals I | 4 |
BA 218 | Personal Finance | 4 |
BA 250 | Entrepreneurship | 4 |
Credits | 15 | |
Summer | ||
BA 214 | Business Communications | 3 |
BA 223 | Marketing Principles I | 4 |
Credits | 7 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
BA 224 | Human Resources Management | 4 |
BA 261 | Consumer Behavior | 4 |
BA Elective | 3-4 | |
CIS 125E | Excel | 4 |
Credits | 15-16 | |
Winter | ||
BA 220 | Business Analysis and Budgeting | 4 |
BA 226 | Business Law I | 4 |
BA Elective | 3-4 | |
BA Elective | 3-4 | |
Credits | 14-16 | |
Spring | ||
BA 207 | Management Fundamentals II | 4 |
BA 222 | Business Finance | 4 |
BA 290 | Business Seminar | 3 |
BA Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 91-98 |