St. Clair County Community College 2004-2005 Catalog

MANAGEMENT - BUSINESS PROGRAM

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE

Business Dept. 810-989-5575

This program is designed to present students with the broad theoretical and practical experiences necessary for the demanding expectations of managerial careers. Having a balanced blend of core management courses, related business courses, applicable liberal arts courses, and a number of elective credits, this program meets the needs of individuals seeking entry-level management positions, and of currently employed managers seeking to enhance their effectiveness. In addition to the traditional scheduling format, this program is available in a Fast Track accelerated scheduling format. The Fast Track program allows students to complete all regular courses in a five-week course format during a year-round schedule. The entire two-year program can be completed in as little as nineteen months. Contact the Business Administration Department for more information.

NOTE: Students wishing to transfer should not follow the sequence listed below. Please contact the Business Administration Department or Career and Counseling Services Office for detailed transfer information specific to each college/university.

Suggested Course Sequence

FIRST YEAR - 1st Semester Semester Hours

BUS 150 Principles of Business GA 4

ENG 101 English Composition I WR 3

BUS 155 Principles of Management 3

BUS 158 Business Math CT MA 4

Total credits this semester: 14

2nd Semester Semester Hours

CIS 115 Microcomputer Applications CL 4

PSY 230 Psychology of Leadership and Supervision 4

BUS 257 Supervision Management 3

OA 125 Business Communications OC WR 4

Total credits this semester: 15

SECOND YEAR - 1st Semester Semester Hours

BUS 258 Human Resources Management 3

ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting I 4

BUS 221 Principles of Economics I CT GA 3

PS 101 Introduction to Political Science GA GP 3

Electives* 4

Total credits this semester: 17

2nd Semester Semester Hours

BUS 156 Applied Management CT OC 3

ACCT 212 Principles of Accounting II 4

BUS 222 Principles of Economics II GA 3

BUS 259 Management Internship 3

Electives* 3

Total credits this semester: 16

Total Credit Hours = 62

Total Contact Hours = 62

* Recommended electives: BUS 153, BUS 180, BUS 181, BUS 185, BUS 188, BUS 199, PSY 180, ENG 102, CIS 200, SPC 101.