Management

Associate in Applied Science Degree

 

Program Coordinator:  Richard Hutton, LRC 708, Ext. 2452

Length:                         Four semesters (two years)

 

Purpose:  With the rapid development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a great demand for qualified management personnel to assist in this economic growth. The Associate in Applied Science Degree curriculum in Management is designed primarily for persons who seek full-time employment in the business and industrial management immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum. Persons who are seeking their first employment in a managerial position as well as those presently in management who are seeking a promotion may benefit from this curriculum.

 

Occupational Objectives:

        Management Trainee

        Manager of Small Business

        Industrial Supervisor 

        Branch Manager

        Department Head

        Banker

 

Admission Requirements:  In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Associate in Applied Science Degree program in Management requires proficiency in high school English and mathematics. Students who are not proficient in English and mathematics will be required to correct their deficiencies in developmental courses. Proficiency in keyboarding is highly recommended. Students may enroll in AST 114 to upgrade keyboarding skills.

 

Program Requirements:  The first two semesters (first year) of the Associate in Applied Science Degree curriculum in Management are similar to the AAS degree in Business Technology with a major in Accounting. However, in the second year each student will pursue his or her specialty in management. The student will be provided with much flexibility in the manner in which he constructs his or her management program.  Specialized electives may be substituted in the last two semesters of the program for courses  that are marked “elective” or “business elective.”

 

The curriculum will include technical courses in business and industrial 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 and industrial management.

 

Each student is urged to consult with his/her counselor and faculty advisor in planning a program and selecting electives. Courses within this curriculum may be applied to a four-year program at the discretion of the admitting institution. Upon completion of the four-semester program listed, the graduate will be awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Technology with a major in Management.

 

Management

 

First Semester (Fall)      
Course   Lec. Lab.  
Number Course Title Hrs. Hrs. Crs.
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I 4 0 4
ENG 111 College Composition I 3 0 3
BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3 0 3
MTH 141 Business Mathematics I 3 0 3
ITE 115 Basic Computer Literacy 3 0 3
SDV 101 Orientation to College Success 1 0 1
Total 17 0 17
       
Second Semester (Spring)      
ACC 212 Principles of Accounting II 4 0 4
BUS 200 Principles of Management 3 0 3
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech      
     Communications 3 0 3
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software 3 0 3
ECO 201 1Principles of Economics I 3 0 3
     or ECO 202      
PED 2Physical Education 0 2-3 1
Total 16 2-3 17
       
Third Semester (Fall)      
BUS 241 Business Law I 3 0 3
BUS 205 Human Resources       
Management 3 0 3
MKT 100 Principles of Marketing 3 0 3
ACC 225 Managerial Accounting 3 0 3
EEE 3Degree Related Elective 3 0 3
EEE 4Humanities Elective 3 0 3
Total 18 0 18
       
Fourth Semester (Spring)      
BUS 242 Business Law II 3 0 3
FIN 215 Financial Management 3 0 3
PSY 120 5Human Relations 3 0 3
BUS 221 6Business Statistics I 3 0 3
PED 2Physical Education 0 2-3 1
BUS 197 or 297 Co-op Education       
Or         
BUS 198  or 298 Seminar and Project 3 0 3
Total 15 2-3 16
       
Total Minimum Credits for  AAS Degree.............................68  

 

The above semester-by semester sequencing of courses may be modified when necessary.  Please refer to the Program Choices section of this Catalog for a discussion of factors, which affect planning and sequencing programs of study.

 

1.   ECO 201 or 202 may be taken to complete the economics requirement. Note that Economics 201 is Macroeconomics and 202 is Microeconomics.

2.   Students may substitute any HLT (Health) course for  Physical Education requirement.  Transfer students should note that four-year institutions may require a PED activity course in the general education core.

3.   Students may take any  three credit hour ACC, BUS, ECO, IST, MKT, or AST course.

4.   Humanities electives include: ART 201, 202; foreign languages; MUS 121, 122; PHI 101; REL 200, 210, 230; SPD 130, 151, 152.

5.   Students may substitute PSY 201 or 202 for PSY 120.

6.  Division approval for enrollment requires that students have satisfactorily completed MTH 141 or equivalent, and (3) pass the pretest administered by the instructor during the first class session.         

 

 

NOTE:

Cooperative Education – BUS 197 or BUS 297 may be taken after the satisfactory completion of one semester with Faculty Curriculum Advisor and Faculty Co-op Advisor approvals. The non-paid Co-op Education option with nonprofit entities is available in this program of study.