Business Management, AAS

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PURPOSE: This program provides students with opportunities to develop and improve skills necessary for success as a supervisor or manager. Included in the program are activities that enhance analytical, technical, communication, leadership and human relations skills. Graduates will be able to: (1) communicate effectively in business environments, using common terminology; (2) analyze and resolve problems common to entry-level business positions; (3) utilize basic management principles in first-line supervisory situations; (4) analyze a managerial situation to determine fact from opinion; (5) analyze a business situation financially, organizationally and behaviorally; (6) utilize good human relations skills in a managerial role; and (7) apply computer skills to the solution of management-related problems.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. Students may need to complete placement tests in English and mathematics. Visit www.jtcc.edu/placement for all course placement options. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental and prerequisite courses to prepare students for the curriculum. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.

Text in italics and parentheses indicates approved course substitutions.

Required Courses

ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 credits
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business 3 credits
ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 credits ²
BUS 200 - Principles of Management 3 credits
ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I 3 credits
ITE 140 - Spreadsheet Software 3 credits
MILESTONE: Business Information Management Career Studies Certificate (See faculty advisor)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 credit
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits (MTH 161)
MKT 100 - Principles of Marketing 3 credits
BUS 205 - Human Resource Management 3 credits (Offered Spring only)
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking 3 credits (CST 110 )
FIN 215 - Financial Management 3 credits
MILESTONE: Take either BUS 111 or BUS 116 and earn Career Studies Certificate: Supervision or Business Entrepreneurship (See faculty advisor)
ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II 3 credits
BUS 201 - Organizational Behavior 3 credits (BUS 295)
BUS 280 - Introduction to International Business 3 credits
BUS 220 - Introduction to Business Statistics 3 credits
BUS 241 - Business Law I 3 credits
BUS 266 - Production and Operations Management 3 credits (Offered Fall only) (BUS 234 )
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits or
ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
PHI 111 - Logic I 3 credits or
PHI 220 - Ethics 3 credits
BUS 298 - Seminar and Project 1 - 5 credits

Total Credits to Complete: 61

NOTES:

¹Students are strongly encouraged to complete their SDV, ENG, and MTH requirements first.

²Students with good computer skills may seek to satisfy this requirement by CLEP or internal exam.

³This program is not intended for transfer. Students desiring to transfer should consult their faculty advisors and their intended transfer institution for specific direction in program and course selection. Required courses for any major at four-year institutions may vary.

⁴Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor and check their advisement report in MyTyler – SIS.

⁵Courses that state Fall only or Spring only are based on historical trends and current planning and may change without notice.