Associate of Applied Science Business Management
Purpose
The Business Management program is designed to meet the needs of recent high school graduates as well as experienced employees who want to acquire new, upgrade, or supplement existing skills and knowledge in business.
Students who wish to pursue an education in the area of Business Management have several options from which to choose. The curriculum offerings are designed to enable students to begin with a career studies certificate or certificate in various career-related areas. Students can then apply certificate credits toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Management. (66 credits)
Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into this program requires proficiency in English, mathematics, and reading. Students who do not meet entry requirements, or whose placement test scores indicate a need for further preparation, will be placed in the appropriate developmental studies courses in English, mathematics, and/or reading. These developmental course credits do not apply toward degrees or certificates. Students required to take two or more developmental courses will need additional semesters to complete any program.
Graduation Requirement
The Business Management program follows general graduation requirements as stated in this catalog.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Business Management program at RCC should be able to:
- Use terminology common to the business environment for effective communication.
- Analyze/resolve problems common to entry-level business positions.
- Utilize basic management principles in first-line supervisory situations.
- Analyze a managerial situation to distinquish fact from opinion.
- Analyze a business situation financially, organizationally, and behaviorally.
- Utilize good human relations skills in a managerial role.
- Apply computer skills to the solution of management-related problems.
Opportunities for Employment
Depending upon the career-related electives chosen, the successful graduate should be eligible for employment in one or more of the following occupations: Accounting, Banking, Administrative Assistant, Management Trainee, Office Supervisor, or Small Business Manager.
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITE 115 | Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH 146 | Introduction to Elementary Statistics1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Semester Total | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 212 | Principles of Accounting II | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS 200 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 125 | Applied Business Mathematics1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITE 140 | Spreadsheet Software | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Approved Humanities Elective2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Elective3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Elective3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ECO 120 | Survey of Economics1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HLT/PED | Health/Physical Education Elective | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| BUS 241 | Business Law I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | 2 | 16 |
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| BUS 285 | Current Issues in Management4 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 236 | Communication in Management1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ITE 130 | Introduction to Internet Services | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HLT/PED | Health/Physical Education Elective | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Social Science Elective5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | 2 | 16 | |
| Total Minimum Credits: | 66 | |||
1May substitute an approved transfer course in place of this non-transfer course.
2Typical courses include ART, HUM, MUS, PHI, REL, ENG (Lit)
3In selecting courses, students should seek the advice of their academic advisor in order to assure courses taken are consistent with transfer or career goals. Students are encouraged to complete one of the Career Studies Certificates or One Year Certificates as part of the degree program.
4 Requires successful completion of 40 or more credits prior to enrollment.
5Typical courses include ECO, GEO, HIS, PLS, PSY, SOC
This page was last modified on November 3, 2011. If you are looking for previous catalog information, please reference the 2006-2007 Catalog, 2008-2010 Catalog, 2010-2012 Catalog.
