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Students should consult the catalog of the institution to which they expect to transfer and should select appropriate courses in consultation with their advisor. The program course requirements are presented in sequence. Part-time students and others who cannot follow this sequence should check course descriptions in the Catalog to determine prerequisites and, in addition, should consult their academic advisor regarding the order in which they take courses.

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3,170
Jobs (2016)
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%Change (2016-2017)
Nation:+0.9%

$26.92/hr
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Nation:$33.19/hr

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Associate of Science
Business

This is a program designed to provide students business foundation courses along with general academic requirements needed to transfer to a four-year institution.

This program can be completed online.

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Required Core - 60 Total Credits

First Year - Fall Semester (15) Credits
BGEN 235 BGEN 235 - Business Law The course provides a fundamental knowledge of the legal, ethical, and professional business environments. Contract law, property law, crimes, torts, and organizational forms are the core areas covered.	Business Law (3)
CAPP 120 CAPP 120 - Introduction to Computers This course emphasizes the practical aspects of today's computing environment. Instruction includes the basic computer architecture and operation, hardware, operating systems, network communication, ethical issues associated with computers, and aspects of integrated software with an emphasis on business applications. Co-requisite: CAPP 120A Introduction to Computer Applications.	Intro to Computers (3)
WRIT 101 WRIT 101 - College Writing I This is an introductory writing course with emphasis on writing to a targeted audience. College Writing I prepares students for success in a wide variety of academic and vocational writing concerns. The writing process, formal voice, audience concerns, close reading strategies, effective styles and techniques, and the use of the computer as a writing tool are covered. Asserting and supporting a central claim and using MLA documentation and format are addressed. Pre-requisite: WRIT 095 Developmental Writing, WRIT 097 Reading, Reasoning, and Writing, or WRIT 100 Composing Mindfully: Reading, Reasoning, and Writing or appropriate placement on Accuplacer, ACT or SAT examination scores.	College Writing I (3)
COLS 101 COLS 101 - Introduction to College Studies Introduction to College Studies is designed to help incoming students maximize the first year by getting comfortable on campus, connecting with the college, strengthening study skills, exploring career and transfer options, and starting to think of Miles Community College as home. It is a collaboration of services, programs, and people dedicated to assisting new students at MCC become successful and well-oriented members of our campus community.	Introduction to College Studies (2)
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LSCI 101 LSCI 101 - Introduction to Information Literacy This course follows the guidelines of the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Information Literacy Competency Standards for High Education. According to ACRL, information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to “recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.”	Introduction to Information Literacy (2)
	*Science Core Requirement (4)

First Year - Spring Semester (15) Credits
M 121 M 121 - College Algebra This course covers the concept of functions; complex numbers; and solving systems of equations, sequences, and series. Functions investigated include linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic. Students who enter this class with lower than a grade of “B-” in the pre-requisite course will be required to enroll in a regularly scheduled two hours per week of supplemental instruction and academic support (NC 021) where attendance and participation will be part of the student’s grade in M 121. Prerequisite: M 095 Intermediate Algebra, or appropriate placement on COMPASS test.	College Algebra (4)
COMX 111 COMX 111 - Intro to Public Speaking This course is intended to help students develop skills in speaking, organizing thoughts, and listening. Major emphasis is placed on the preparation and presentation of formal speeches.	Intro to Public Speaking (3)
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COMX 115 COMX 115 - Interpersonal Communications The objectives of this introductory-level course are to help students develop an understanding of the fundamentals of interpersonal communication theory and to learn useful skills that will enable them to be more effective in establishing healthy interpersonal relationships in their personal lives and professions.	Interpersonal Communications (3)
WRIT 121 WRIT 121 - Intro to Technical Writing Introduction to Technical Writing is designed to prepare students for job-related writing. Students learn to communicate information in order to do a job or make a decision. Topics covered include adapting messages to audiences, organizing paragraphs, revising for style, summarizing information, using definitions in reports, outlining, explaining a process, and researching. Specific applications are individualized according to students' career plans and are chosen from several categories, including effective letter writing, short report writing, proposal writing, research writing, and formal report writing from analyzed data. Pre-requisite: WRIT 095 Developmental Writing or appropriate placement on Compass, ACT or SAT examination scores.	Intro to Technical Writing (3)
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WRIT 122 WRIT 122 - Intro to Business Writing This course is designed to teach students how to write better routine business correspondence. The basic concepts of letter, memo, and report writing are taught. Emphasis is on composing at the keyboard, given different office situations and following oral and written instruction. While grounded in solid business communication fundamentals, this course takes a strong workplace activity orientation, which helps students connect what they learn to what they do or will do on the job. Grammar and punctuation will be reviewed and emphasis on business usage. Pre-requisite: WRIT 095 Developmental Writing or a score of 70 or higher on the Compass Placement test.	Intro to Business Writing (3)
	*Science Core Requirement (3)
	Electives (2)

Second Year - Fall Semester (14) Credits
ACTG 201 ACTG 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting This is an intensive course sequence in the fundamental principles of accounting emphasizing the accounting cycle, journalizing, posting, trial balance, financial statements, plant and intangible assets, depreciation, inventories, accounting systems, payroll, and taxes. Prerequisite: CAPP 120/120A Introduction to Computers & Applications, M 090 Introductory Algebra or M 108 Business Mathematics.	Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
ECNS 201 ECNS 201 - Principles of Microeconomics This course focuses on model building, production possibilities, frontiers, economic systems, and resource allocation. Market structures will be examined by comparing perfect competition to monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition. Market power, labor, and public choice will be covered.	Principles of Microeconomics (3)
	*Humanities Core Requirement (3)
	Electives (4)

Second Year - Spring Semester (16) Credits
ACTG 202 ACTG 202 - Principles of Managerial Accounting This is an intensive course sequence in the fundamental principles of accounting emphasizing corporations, department and branch accounting, manufacturing and job order cost systems, budgeting, cost accounting, management reports, financial position, consolidated statements, and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: ACTG 201 Principles of Financial Accounting.	Principles of Managerial Accounting (4)
STAT 216 STAT 216 - Introduction to Statistics Traditional and resistant estimators of location and spread, fundamentals of inference using randomization and classical methods, confidence intervals, and tests of hypotheses. Prerequisites: M 095 Intermediate Algebra or M 105 Contemporary Mathematics or appropriate placement scores.	Intro to Statistics (3)
ECNS 202 ECNS 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics This course introduces the economic way of thinking and examines the macro economy of the United States. Measurement of the economy in terms of price level, unemployment and Gross Domestic Product will be covered. International trade issues in a globalized world, the banking system, and fiscal and monetary policy actions used to manage the economy will be explored. Supply-side theories and determinants of economic growth will be presented. Prerequisite: ECNS 201 Principles of Microeconomics.	Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
	*Humanities Core Requirement (3)
	Elective (3)

Core Requirements List

Suggested Electives

BMKT 225 BMKT 225 - Marketing This course covers the fundamental principles of marketing including the marketing mix, target markets, consumer behavior, marketing research and marketing plans.	Marketing (3)
BMKT 240 BMKT 240 - Advertising This course is an overview of the core advertising concepts including brand communication, creative messages, media’s role in advertising, public relations, integrated marketing communications and advertising plans.	Advertising (3)
BFIN 265 BFIN 265 - Introduction to Business Finance This course introduces students to the principles of finance through application of financial concepts in business decisions. Topics include capital budgeting, cash flow, financial ratio analysis, time value of money, working capital management, and personal finance. Pre-requisite: ACTG 201 Principles of Financial Accounting.	Introduction to Business Finance (3)
CAPP 151 CAPP 151 - MS Office This is an intermediate-level course using the Windows Vista operating system and an integrated software package with emphasis on the business environment. The approach is a hands-on experience creating more complex documents, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, publications, web pages, and pictures. Prerequisite: CAPP 120/120A Introduction to Computers & Applications.	MS Office (3)

CAPP 156 CAPP 156 - MS Excel This is an intermediate-level course using Excel as a tool for calculation, analysis, and reporting through applications and exercises. A hands-on approach is used to enhance students' working knowledge of work sheets. Prerequisite: CAPP 120/120A Introduction to Computers & Applications.	MS Excel (3)
CAPP 158 CAPP 158 - MS Access This is an intermediate-level course presenting computerized database management and design with emphasis on the relational concepts. Topics covered include hands-on experience creating, querying, and maintaining databases; presenting information using reports and forms; and integrating data with other software programs. Prerequisite: CAPP 120/120A Introduction to Computers and Applications.	MS Access (3)
ACTG 205 ACTG 205 - Computerized Accounting This course provides students with a realistic approach to computerized accounting principles. Financial statements and other financial reports will be created. Accounting concepts will be reinforced, and software will be utilized to make business decisions. Prerequisites: ACTG 201 (Principles of Financial Accounting) and CAPP 120 (Intro to Computers.)	Computerized Accounting (3)
BMGT 215 BMGT 215 - Human Resource Management This course is an overview of all the major functions of human resources including recruitment and retention, training and development, motivation, performance appraisals, compensation management, and labor relations.	Human Resource Management (3)

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of communication, organizational and managerial skills;

Demonstrate an ability to market and promote products;

Demonstrate a knowledge of computer software;

Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of the accounting cycle and general financial statements;

Demonstrate an understanding of financial applications;

Demonstrate an understanding of the global economy and its impact on and opportunity for business;

Use mathematics and scientific principles in problem solving;

Appreciate the humanities and understand issues from a global perspective.

A.S. Business

Required Core - 60 Total Credits