Business Department | A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science Degree | 2 years

You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:

• Apply basic principles of business practice and processes
• Understand the methods and practices in marketing, banking and the business economy
• Have a strong grasp on central economic principles and a familiarity with the workings of financial markets
• Use computer systems and applications to improve business practices

Careers

Career opportunities include:

• managers
• coordinators
• supervisors in areas such as project management, human resource management, customer service, or retail management

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PROGRAM CODE: AAS.BUSINESS

The Business AAS establishes a foundation for a successful business career while enabling students to explore a wide variety of business topics. Students can enhance their employability by completing certificates in Accounting Clerk, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Project Management, or Retail Management and to apply those the certificate credits can be applied towards completion of the Business AAS. Students may also select courses from a cross-section of certificate courses and approved electives.

RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES

Computation (1 course- BA-104 Business Math)

• Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.

Communication (1 course- WR-121Z Composition I)

• Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.

Human Relations (1 course- BA-285 Human Relations in Business)

• Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid (1 credit- see catalog for course list)

• Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical wellbeing. 

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of fundamental business concepts and explain how the functional areas of a business are integrated;
• interpret and present basic business-related financial information;
• demonstrate the ability to use a business computer system with Excel, Word, PowerPoint software to create business documents, data files and presentations;
• demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively to deliver a tailored message to a targeted audience that appropriately uses the vocabulary of business;
• demonstrate an understanding of key business legal and human resource practices;
• identify effective interpersonal strategies and concepts, including influence, power, and leadership styles, for individual and group situations;
• demonstrate the ability to research information, critically evaluate it, communicate it effectively, and use it to inform decision making.