As an AAS student, you will complete approximately 15 credit hours of general education courses and 46-58 credit hours of courses most appropriate to address the intended outcome of the career program. The AAS is designed to prepare a student for employment in a specific occupational area.
First Year
First Semester
| CourseID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EC253 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EN101 | English I | 3 |
| BT160 | Microcomputer Applications I | 3 |
| AC136 | Elementary Accounting I | 3 |
| PY121 | General Psychology OR | |
| SO107 | General Sociology | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Second Semester
| CourseID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AC137 | Elementary Accounting II | 3 |
| BT110 | Business Math | 3 |
| HI103 | American History to 1877 OR | |
| PL216 | National Government | 3 |
| BA101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BA150 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BA154 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
Second Year
First Semester
| CourseID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA161 | Human Resource Development | 3 |
| BA269 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BT130 | Business Communications | 3 |
| SP175 | Speech Communications | 3 |
| BA204 | Credit & Finance | 3 |
| BT240 | Employment Strategies | 1 |
| Total | 16 | |
Second Semester
| CourseID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA221 | Business Law | 3 |
| EC253 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| BT210 | Web Page Design I | 3 |
| BA110 | Current Issues in Business | 3 |
| BA176 | Business Management Internship | 4 |
| Total | 16 | |
- Dual credit/Transfer credit – This plan is designed for students with no dual or transfer credit. Consider any prior college credit to avoid repeating coursework. We will need official transcripts for these courses.
- Developmental Studies – This plan assumes that the student does not need to take Developmental Studies courses. Placement test scores determine whether or not the student will need to complete Developmental Studies courses. You can learn more about Developmental Studies courses in the NCMC Academic Catalog.
AT THE COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM, THE GRADUATE WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Academic Foundations: The student will achieve academic knowledge and the skills required to pursue a position within the business career field.
- Communications: The student will use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing, and interpreting information/ideas, including technical terminology and information.
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: The student will solve problems using critical thinking skills (analyze, synthesize and evaluate) independently or in teams by using creativity and innovation.
- Information Technology Applications: The student will use information technology tools specific to business and accounting to access, manage, integrate, and create information.
- Systems: The student will understand roles within teams, work units, departments, and organizations, and the larger environment. They will understand how key organizational systems affect organizational performance.
- Safety, Health and Environment: The student will understand the importance of health, safety, and environment in the workplace and follow these policies and procedures.
- Leadership and Teamwork: The student will use leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating with others to accomplish a goal/objective.
- Ethics and Legal Responsibility: The student will know and understand the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities.
- Employability and Career Development: The student will know and understand the importance of employability skills as they plan and explore their career.
- Technical Skills: The student will use technical knowledge and skills required to pursue careers in Business and Technology.
Program Contact Information
Sarah Bird
Business Management Instructor
[email protected]
(660) 357-6304
