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Business Administration Degree Requirements

2010-2011 Catalog
Business Administration A.A.S.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration is designed to provide students with the skills needed in diverse public and private organizations. The program provides the business, management and marketing skills necessary for success in entry-level positions requiring foundations of greater responsibility, authority and leadership. Students who complete the program will be viewed by potential employers as having a broad-based education necessary for today’s team-oriented and globally-competitive environment.

The Business Administration program prepares students for careers in business, as well as providing students with instructional resources for the purpose of ongoing enhancement of skills. This program may transfer to other Colleges or universities and apply toward a bachelor’s degree. Contact the ACC Advising Office or a Faculty Advisor in Business Administration for details.

General Education Courses(16 credit hours)
BUS 226Business Statistics3 credits
CIS 118Intro to PC Applications or higher3 credits
CIS 161Presentation Graphics1 credit
COM 115Public Speaking3 credits
ECO 201Principles of Macroeconomics OR
ECO 202Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
ENG 121English Composition I3 credits
Major Courses(34 credit hours)
ACC 121Principles of Accounting I4 credits
BUS 115Introduction to Business3 credits
BUS 216Legal Environment of Business3 credits
BUS 217Business Communications/Report Writing3 credits
FIN 101Introduction to Finance 3 credits
MAN 128Human Relations OR
MAN 215Organizational Behavior3 credits
MAN 224Leadership3 credits
MAN 226Principles of Management3 credits
MAR 106Marketing Your Image3 credits
MAR 160Customer Service3 credits
MAR 216Principles of Marketing3 credits
Coop Education/Internship(1 credit hour)
BUS 287Coop Education/Internship1 credit
Discipline Concentration(9 - 12 credit hours)
Student must choose one of the following areas of concentration:
 
General Business Concentration(9 credit hours)
The General Business Concentration prepares students for entry-level positions in a broad range of business occupations. It continues the students’ exposure to major areas in the business world, as well as giving the student flexibility in designing a program to fit his or her specific needs.
Restricted Electives(9 credit hours)
Student must choose 9 credit hours from the following:
Any course(s) with the prefixes: ACC, BTE, BUS, CIS, FIN, MAN, MAR, REE, with Department Chair approval
Total A.A.S. with General Business Concentration60 credit hours
 
Management Concentration(9 credit hours)
The Management Concentration prepares students for entry-level positions in business, government and nonprofit organizations. For those who are already managers, the Concentration is designed to improve and broaden their skills by keeping abreast of the most current technological and theoretical aspects of Management.
Restricted Electives(9 credit hours)
Students must choose 9 credit hours from any course with a MAN prefix, or other with Department Chair approval.
Total A.A.S. with Management Concentration60 credit hours
 
Marketing Concentration(9 credit hours)
The Marketing Concentration prepares students for entry-level positions which deal with directing the activities of the organization toward the satisfaction of consumer wants and needs. This involves an understanding of consumer behavior; promotional, sales and pricing strategies; product management; and physical distribution, all of which prepare the student for a wide variety of opportunities.
Restricted Electives(9 credit hours)
Student must choose 9 credit hours from any course with a MAR prefix, or other with Department Chair approval.
Total A.A.S. with Marketing Concentration60 credit hours
 
Small Business Management Concentration(9 credit hours)
The Small Business Management Concentration is designed to prepare those interested in a career in owning or managing a small business, as well as to enhance the skills of those already involved in entrepreneurship. The courses are designed to stimulate the entrepreneurial spirit by giving the student the knowledge and ability needed to profitably respond to the environment of the small businessperson.
Required Course:(3 credit hours)
MAN 216Small Business Management3 credits
Restricted Electives:(6 credit hours)
Student must choose 6 credit hours from the following:
BUS 116Personal Finance3 credits
BUS 203Introduction to International Business3 credits
BUS 241Cultural Diversity in Business3 credits
MAR 111Principles of Sales3 credits
MAR 117Principles of Retailing 3 credits
MAR 160Customer Service 3 credits
MAR 220Principles of Advertising3 credits
Total A.A.S. with Small Business Management Concentration60 credit hours
 
Real Estate Appraisal Concentration (9 credit hours)
Successful completion of REE 118 and REE 119 in this concentration will satisfy the educational requirement of the Colorado Real Estate Commission to sit for the Real Estate Appraisal Examination.
Required Courses(9 credit hours)
REE 115Intro to Real Estate3 credits
REE 118Real Estate Appraisal4 credits
REE 119Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)1 credit
BUS 287Cooperative Education Internship1 credit
Total A.A.S. with Real Estate Appraisal Concentration60 credit hours
 
Real Estate Broker Licensing Concentration(12 credit hours)
This certificate is designed for students who wish to complete the hours of education requirements of the Colorado Real Estate Commission for Broker Licensing. Individuals who successfully complete this course of study will be awarded an REC 33 Certificate, which will enable them to sit for the State Broker Licensing examination.
Required Courses
REE 201Real Estate Broker I6 credits
REE 202Real Estate Broker II6 credits
Total A.A.S. with Chosen Concentration63 credit hours