College Catalog Programs of Study 2017-2018
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered through AL, AN, LO, MA, WO, ELI
CIP Code: 52.0101
Purpose: The curriculum is designed for individuals who seek employment in business management or for those presently in management who are seeking promotion. The occupational objectives include administrative assistant, management trainee, department head, branch manager, office manager, manager of small business, and supervisor.
Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.
Recommended Preparation: The student should possess a proficiency in high school English and a strong background in basic arithmetic operations.
| Two Years |
Credits |
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| 1st Semester | ||||||
| BUS | 100 | Intro to Business | 3 | |||
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 | |||
| 1___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | ||||
| 2MTH | 151 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I | 3 | |||
| 3PED | 116 | Lifetime Fitness and Wellness | 1 | |||
| 4SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 | |||
| Total | 14 | |||||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||
| 5BUS | 125 | Applied Business Mathematics | 3 | |||
| BUS | 200 | Principles of Management | 3 | |||
| 6___ | Business Elective | 3 | ||||
| ENG | 112 | College Composition II | 3 | |||
| MKT | 201 | Intro to Marketing | 3 | |||
| Total | 15 | |||||
| 3rd Semester | ||||||
| ACC | 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | |||
| 6___ | Business Elective | 3 | ||||
| 6___ | Business Elective | 3 | ||||
| BUS | 241 | Business Law I | 3 | |||
| 7CST | Elective | 3 | ||||
| 8ECO | 120 | Survey of Economics | 3 | |||
| Total | 18 | |||||
| 4th Semester | ||||||
| ACC | 212 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 | |||
| 6___ | Business Elective | 3 | ||||
| 9BUS | 220 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 3 | |||
| BUS | 226 | Computer Business Applications or | 3 | |||
| ITE 115 Intro to Computer Applications and Concepts | ||||||
| BUS | 242 | Business Law II | 3 | |||
| FIN | 215 | Financial Management | 3 | |||
| 3PED/RPK | Elective | 1 | ||||
| Total | 19 | |||||
Total credits for the Business Management A.A.S.=66 |
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Check course descriptions in this Catalog for requirements regarding placement test and/or prerequisite.
1 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.
2 May substitute a higher-level mathematics course. If considering transfer, consult an academic advisor for appropriate selection.
3 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
4 May substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.
5 Students considering transfer should consult an academic advisor./p>
6 May be selected from ACC, BUS, CON, ECO, FIN, HRI, IT, MKT, or REA. Students considering transfer should consult an academic advisor for appropriate choices.
7 May be selected from the following: CST 100, CST 110, CST 115, CST 126, CST 227, or CST 229.
8 Students considering transfer may take ECO 201 or ECO 202 after consulting an academic advisor.
9 BUS 224 is recommended for those who qualify and want to transfer.