Associate of Applied Science

Business Technology
Major: Management

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Length: Two-year Program - Four semesters

Purpose: With the development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a demand for qualified personnel to assist business management in this economic growth. The Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Management is designed for individuals who seek employment in business management immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum. Individuals who are seeking the first employment in a managerial position and those presently in management who are seeking promotion may benefit from this curriculum.

Occupational Objectives:

Manager Trainee Manager of Small Business
Supervisor Branch Manager Trainee
Department Head Administrative Assistant Trainee
Office Manager Trainee  

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Business Management program requires high school English, keyboarding, computer skills, and mathematics proficiency. Deficiencies can be made up for English and mathematics through the College’s developmental studies program. Keyboarding and computer skills deficiencies can be made up by enrolling in AST 114-115 and ITE 115 during the first semester of the Management program.

Program Requirements: The curriculum will include technical courses in business management, courses in related areas, general education, and electives. Instruction will include both the theoretical concepts and practical applications needed for future success in business management. Students must consult with their faculty advisor in planning their program and selecting electives and/or substitutes. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester program, the graduate will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Technology with a major in Management.

Internship or Supervised Study will be done in the semester that the student completes the Management Program. The student must have completed the first three semesters of the Management curricula when enrolling in BUS 290 or BUS 299.

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
First Semester
BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3 0  3
MTH 120* Fund. of College Mathematics 3 0 3
MKT 100 Principles of Marketing 3 0 3
SDV 108 College Survival Skills 1 0 1
ENG 111** College Composition I 3 0 3
ITE 115** Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts 3 0 3
PED Health or Physical Education 0 2 1
TOTAL 16 2 17
         
  Second Semester      
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software 3 0 3
AST 205 Business Communications 3 0 3
BUS 111 Principles of Supervision 3 0 3
ENG 112** College Composition II 3 0 3
ELECTIVE* Psychology or Government 3 0 3
ELECTIVE *** Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
  TOTAL 18 0 18
         
  Third Semester      
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I 3 0 3
ACC 213 Principles of Accounting Lab I 0 2 1
BUS 200 Principles of Management 3 0 3
BUS 241 Business Law I 3 0 3
ECO 201** Principles of Economics I 3 0 3
PED Health or Physical Education 0 2 1
SPD 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3 0 3
  TOTAL 15 4 17
         
  Fourth Semester      
ACC 212 Principles of Accounting II 3 0 3
BUS 165 Small Business Management OR 3 0 3
BUS 201 Organizational Behavior      
BUS 204 Project Management 3 0 3
BUS 205 Human Resource Management 3 0 3
BUS 290/ Coordinated Internship/      
299 Supervised Study 0 5 1
FIN 215 Financial Management 3 0 3
TOTAL 15 5 16

Total Minimum Credits for the Management Major 68

* Students who wish to pursue a Baccalaureate degree may substitute MTH 151.
** Students who do not wish to pursue a Baccalaureate degree in Management may substitute ENG 101- 102 for ENG 111-112, ECO 120 for ECO 201, and AST 232 for ITE 115.
*** Humanities/Fine Arts: Students may choose from the following courses: Philosophy, Religion, Music Appreciation, Art Appreciation, and Foreign Languages.