Business Administration
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2009-2010 Catalog
Associate of Applied Science
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 226 |
Business Statistics |
3 credits |
| CIS 118 |
Introduction to PC Applications or higher |
3 credits |
| CIS 161 |
Presentation Graphics |
1 credit |
| ECO 201 |
Principles of Macroeconomics OR |
|
| ECO 202 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 credits |
| ENG 121 |
English Composition I |
3 credits |
| COM 115 |
Public Speaking |
3 credits |
| Major Courses (34 credit hours) |
| ACC 121 |
Principles of Accounting I |
4 credits |
| BUS 115 |
Introduction to Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 216 |
Legal Environment of Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 217 |
Business Communications/Report Writing |
3 credits |
| FIN 101 |
Introduction to Finance |
3 credits |
| MAN 128 |
Human Relations OR |
|
| MAN 215 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 credits |
| MAN 224 |
Leadership |
3 credits |
| MAN 226 |
Principles of Management |
3 credits |
| MAR 106 |
Marketing Your Image |
3 credits |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 216 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 credits |
| Cooperative Education/Internship (1 credit hour) |
| BUS 287 |
Cooperative Education/Internship |
1 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, or other, with Department Chair approval |
| Total A.A.S. with General Business Concentration |
60 credit hours |
| Management Concentration (9 credit hours) |
| The Management Concentration prepares students for entrylevel
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 the following: |
| MAN 116 |
Principles of Supervision |
3 credits |
| MAN 200 |
Human Resource Management |
3 credits |
| MAN 201 |
Human Resource Management II |
3 credits |
| MAN 216 |
Small Business Management |
3 credits |
| MAN 240 |
Strategic Management |
3 credits |
| MAN 241 |
Project Management in Organizations |
3 credits |
| MAN 243 |
Project Management Practicum |
3 credits |
| BUS 287 |
Cooperative Education/Internship |
3 credits |
| CIS 202 |
Automated Project Management: MS Project |
3 credits |
| Total A.A.S. with Management Concentration |
60 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 the following: |
| MAR 111 |
Principles of Sales |
3 credits |
| MAR 117 |
Principles of Retailing |
3 credits |
| MAR 126 |
Merchandising |
3 credits |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 220 |
Principles of Advertising |
3 credits |
| MAR 235 |
Consumer Behavior |
3 credits |
| MAR 249 |
Strategic Marketing |
3 credits |
| BUS 287 |
Cooperative Education/Internship |
3 credits |
| Total A.A.S. with Marketing Concentration |
60 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 216 |
Small Business Management |
3 credits |
| Restricted Electives: (6 credit hours) |
| Student must choose 6 credit hours from the following: |
| BUS 116 |
Personal Finance |
3 credits |
| BUS 203 |
Introduction to International Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 241 |
Cultural Diversity in Business |
3 credits |
| MAR 111 |
Principles of Sales |
3 credits |
| MAR 117 |
Principles of Retailing |
3 credits |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 220 |
Principles of Advertising |
3 credits |
| BUS 287 |
Cooperative Education/Internship |
3 credits |
| Total A.A.S. with Small Business Management Concentration |
60 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 115 |
Introduction to Real Estate |
3 credits |
| REE 118 |
Real Estate Appraisal |
4 credits |
| REE 119 |
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) |
1 credit |
| BUS 287 |
Cooperative Education Internship |
1 credit |
| Total A.A.S. with Real Estate Appraisal Concentration |
60 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 201 |
Real Estate Broker I |
6 credits |
| REE 202 |
Real Estate Broker II |
6 credits |
| Total A.A.S. with Chosen Concentration |
63 credit hours |
Business Administration Certificates
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2009-2010 Catalog
These certificate programs offer opportunities for students to
add a wide range of business-related courses to their expertise
for advancement in their jobs, to enhance skills needed in the
business and/or public workforce sectors, or in endeavors
involving self-employment and entrepreneurship.
Consumer Behavior
Certificate
This certificate is for individuals who wish to obtain a better
understanding of consumer actions and feeling that may influence
the development of marketing strategies. Courses can be
applied to the A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 216 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 credits |
| MAR 235 |
Consumer Behavior |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Contemporary Business
Certificate
For students who wish to gain a basic knowledge of today’s
business environment. Courses can all be applied to the
A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| BUS 115 |
Introduction to Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 216 |
Legal Environment of Business |
3 credits |
| MAN 230 |
Corporate Responsibility |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Customer Service
Certificate
This certificate is for individuals who are in a business, management
or marketing profession and would like to enhance
their customer service skills or develop a customer service
plan for their organization or business. Courses can be applied
to the A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 111 |
Principles of Sales |
3 credits |
| MAR 235 |
Consumer Behavior |
3 credits |
| BUS 217 |
Business Communication/RPT Writing |
3 credits |
| Total |
12 credit hours |
Human Resource Management
Certificate
This certificate is designed to enhance the skills of those
seeking employment that deals with a practical approach to
current issues in Human Resource Management, including
laws, compensation programs and evaluation policies and
procedures. These courses can be applied to the Human
Resource Specialist certificate and to the A.A.S. in Business
Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAN 200 |
Human Resource Management I |
3 credits |
| MAN 201 |
Human Resource Management II |
3 credits |
| MAN 215 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Human Resource Specialist
Certificate
This certificate is designed for individuals pursuing careers as
Human Resource Specialists in large organizations, or Human
Resource Managers in smaller organizations, or those already
so employed who wish to upgrade or enhance their skills.
The program concentrates heavily on the connection between
organizations and productivity and how these are affected by
the concepts, issues and practices of contemporary Human
Resource Management. Courses can be applied to an A.A.S.
degree in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAR 106 |
Marketing Your Image |
3 credits |
| BUS 216 |
Legal Environment of Business |
3 credits |
| MAN 116 |
Principles of Supervision |
3 credits |
| MAN 128 |
Human Relations |
3 credits |
| MAN 200 |
Human Resource Management I |
3 credits |
| MAN 201 |
Human Resource Management II |
3 credits |
| MAN 215 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 credits |
| MAN 224 |
Leadership |
3 credits |
| MAN 226 |
Principles of Management |
3 credits |
| MAN 230 |
Corporate Responsibility |
3 credits |
| Total |
30 credit hours |
Leadership
Certificate
This certificate will help individuals assess and develop
personal leadership skills, including the increasingly
important relationship between effective leadership and
the situation. Courses can be applied to the A.A.S. in
Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAN 215 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 credits |
| MAN 224 |
Leadership |
3 credits |
| MAN 230 |
Corporate Responsibility |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Management for Professional and Technical Employees
Certificate
This certificate is designed specifically for individuals who have
professional or technical expertise and are in a management
position, anticipate moving into a management position, or plan
on starting their own business. To qualify for this certificate
individuals must:
Have a minimum of an Associate of Applied Science degree in
a technical area or three years of documented work experience
in technical area, and complete the required coursework at
Arapahoe Community College.
| Required Courses (15 credit hours) |
| BUS 115 |
Introduction to Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 216 |
Legal Environment of Business |
3 credits |
| MAN 116 |
Principles of Supervision |
3 credits |
| MAN 128 |
Human Relations |
3 credits |
| MAN 230 |
Corporate Responsibility |
3 credits |
Restricted Electives (3-4 credit hours)
Student must select one course from the following: |
| ACC 121 |
Principles of Accounting |
4 credits |
| MAN 216 |
Small Business Management |
3 credits |
| MAR 216 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 credits |
| Total |
18-19 credit hours |
Organizational Behavior
Certificate
This certificate is for individuals whose professions require
them to interact with others on a regular basis, or who are
involved in any aspect of organizational development. The
certificate focuses on psychological, interpersonal and
behavioral dynamics. Courses can be applied to the A.A.S.
in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAN 128 |
Human Relations |
3 credits |
| MAN 215 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 credits |
| MAN 226 |
Principles of Management |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Project Management
Certificate
This certificate is designed to enable individuals to initiate, plan,
execute and control project events and to bring project events
to a timely conclusion. The certificate concentrates on teaching
task specialists to work cross-functionally and in ad hoc
project teams. Courses can be applied to the A.A.S. degree
in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAN 241 |
Project Management in Organizations |
3 credits |
| CIS 202 |
Automated Project Management - MS Project |
3 credits |
| MAN 243 |
Project Management in Action |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Real Estate Appraisal
Certificate
Successful completion of REE 118 and REE 119 in this certificate
will satisfy the educational requirement of the Colorado
Real Estate Commission to sit for the Real Estate Appraisal
Examination.
| Required Courses |
| REE 115 |
Introduction to Real Estate |
3 credits |
| REE 118 |
Real Estate Appraisal |
4 credits |
| REE 119 |
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) |
1 credit |
| Total |
8 credit hours |
Real Estate Broker
Certificate
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 201 |
Real Estate Broker I |
6 credits |
| REE 202 |
Real Estate Broker II |
6 credits |
| Total |
12 credit hours |
Sales Management
Certificate
For individuals who are interested in the sales profession as
a career, or who are already in the sales profession and wish
to enhance their knowledge about this increasingly important
segment of American business. Courses can be applied to the
A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAR 111 |
Principles of Sales |
3 credits |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 216 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Small Business Management
Certificate
This certificate is designed for those who are interested in the
entrepreneurial aspect of the business environment and want
to develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand
and function profitably in the small business environment. The
certificate is designed to give the student the basic tools he
or she will need for immediate use and the courses required
can also be applied to the Small Business Option of the A.A.S.
degree in Business Administration.
| Required Courses (27 credit hours) |
| ACC 235 |
Computerized Accounting for Small Businesses |
3 credits |
| BUS 216 |
Legal Environment of Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 217 |
Business Communications |
3 credits |
| CIS 118 |
Introduction to PC Applications or higher |
3 credits |
| MAN 216 |
Small Business Management |
3 credits |
| MAN 230 |
Corporate Responsibility |
3 credits |
| MAR 111 |
Principles of Sales |
3 credits |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 216 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 credits |
Restricted Electives (3 credit hours)
Student must select one course from the following: |
| MAN 116 |
Principles of Supervision |
3 credits |
| MAR 117 |
Principles of Retailing |
3 credits |
| MAR 220 |
Principles of Advertising |
3 credits |
| COM 115 |
Public Speaking |
3 credits |
| Total |
30 credit hours |
Small Business Marketing and Sales
Certificate
This certificate is designed for individuals who wish to enhance
their skills utilizing customer service skills, marketing and
advertising principles in small business marketing. Courses
can be applied to the A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses (12 credit hours) |
| MAR 111 |
Principles of Sales |
3 credits |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 216 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 credits |
| MAR 220 |
Principles of Advertising |
3 credits |
Restricted Electives (3 credit hours)
Student must select one course from the following: |
| MAR 117 |
Principles of Retailing |
3 credits |
| MAR 217 |
E-Commerce Marketing |
3 credits |
| MAR 249 |
Strategic Marketing |
3 credits |
| Total |
15 credit hours |
Supervision
Certificate
This certificate is designed for individuals who wish to
enhance their skills in the supervision of people at the
front line of management. The coursework required for this
certificate is especially suited both to those already in a
supervisory position and also to those anticipating moving
into a supervisory position. Courses can be applied to the
A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAN 116 |
Principles of Supervision |
3 credits |
| MAN 128 |
Human Relations |
3 credits |
| MAN 226 |
Principles of Management |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Web-Based Design/Marketing
Certificate
This certificate is designed to enhance the knowledge and
skills of individuals interested in business careers or entrepreneurs.
Marketing, advertising principles and design principles
are applied with a basic understanding of developing and
maintaining a Web site.
| Required Courses |
| MAR 117 |
Principles of Retailing |
3 credits |
| MAR 217 |
E-Commerece Marketing |
3 credits |
| CIS 130 |
Introduction to the Internet |
1 credit |
| MGD 141 |
Web Design I |
3 credits |
| Total |
10 credit hours |
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