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A.A.S. Small Business Management

Why Small Business Management?

This two-year (60 credit) program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to start their own business or qualify for employment in middle-level management positions in wholesale or retail businesses. This program can be completed online.

Students should consult the catalog of the institution to which they expect to transfer and select appropriate courses in consultation with their advisor.

Upon completion of this program students will:

Demonstrate knowledge of communication, organizational and managerial skills;
Demonstrate an ability to market and promote products;
Demonstrate working knowledge of application software used in the field of small business;
Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of the accounting cycle and general financial statements;
Demonstrate an understanding of the global economy and its impact on and opportunity for small business.

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Total Credits for Program Completion: 60

First Year - Fall Semester 15 Credits		Credits
CAPP 131CAPP 131 - Basic MS Office 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. Students will learn beginning to intermediate elements of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software.	Basic MS Office	3
M 108M 108 - Business Mathematics This course is a study of math and terminology used by business and industry. The course will begin with a review of the fundamental principles of arithmetic and percentages. Payroll, bank records, interest, notes, discounts, markup, inventory, depreciation, and stocks and bonds will be covered. This course does not fulfill General Education requirements for the AA/AS degree. Pre-requisite: appropriate placement score or concurrent enrollment in NC 021 Supplemental Instruction/Academic Support for Mathematics. For those in NC 021, attendance and participation in NC 021 will be reported to your M 108 instructor for consideration in your M 108 grade.	Business Mathematics	3
WRIT 122WRIT 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: appropriate placement.	Intro to Business Writing	3
	OR
	Written Communication Elective	(3)
BGEN 235BGEN 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
	Elective	3
First Year - Spring Semester 13 Credits		Credits
CAPP 151CAPP 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. Pre-requisite: CAPP 120/120A.	MS Office	3
BMGT 235BMGT 235 - Management This course explores the field of management focusing on the core managerial functions of planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and understanding the general business environment.	Management	3
COMX 111COMX 111 - Introduction 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.	Introduction to Public Speaking	3
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COMX 115COMX 115 - Interpersonal Communication 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 Communication	(3)
COLS 111COLS 111 - Career Development and Interpersonal Skills This course prepares students for the habits and attitudes needed to perform effectively in the job market by developing interpersonal and transferable non-cognitive skills needed to be successful in various career fields. In this course, students create a working resume and cover letter and will develop interviewing and networking skills. Topics covered include career exploration, effective communication, teamwork, time management, creative thinking, professionalism, and conflict resolution.	Career Development and Interpersonal Skills	1
	Elective	3
Second Year - Fall Semester 16 Credits		Credits
ACTG 201ACTG 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting 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. Pre-requisite: CAPP 120/120A, M 090, or M 108. 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. Pre-requisite: CAPP 120/120A, M 090, or M 108.	Principles of Financial Accounting	4
BMGT 215BMGT 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
ECNS 201ECNS 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
BMKT 225BMKT 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
CAPP 156CAPP 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. Pre-requisite: CAPP 120/120A.	MS Excel	3
Second Year - Spring Semester 16 Credits		Credits
ACTG 202ACTG 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. Pre-requisite: ACTG 201.	Principles of Managerial Accounting	4
BMGT 210BMGT 210 - Small Business Entrepreneurship This course covers major topics relating to starting a small business including market research, forecasting, financing, legal aspects, and business plans.	Small Business Entrepreneurship	3
BGEN 298BGEN 298 - Business Internship This course is a planned and supervised work-learning experience in a business, industry, government, or community service agency that is related to the field of business.	Business Internship	3
BFIN 205BFIN 205 - Personal Finance This course provides an overview of personal financial planning concepts including money management, consumer credit, insurance, investing and consumer purchasing strategies.	Personal Finance	3
	Elective	3

Please refer to the the Current Catalog for specific program details.

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Total Credits for Program Completion: 60