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MSU-GF 2007-2008 Catalog

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Books and Supplies $1700
   

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/ ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Catalog 2007-2008

Advisor: Marilyn Besich, Terri Dwyer

The Business Management/ Entrepreneurship program of study is designed to prepare students for employment in management positions in small business enterprises or to create and operate their own small business enterprises.

Outcomes: Graduates are prepared to:

  • Utilize mathematical concepts and theories to analyze the viability of a business and to use those concepts and theories in the decision making process.

  • Develop an understanding of societies and cultures and use that understanding to implement business practices reflecting the diversity of customers and employers.

  • Incorporate social science theories and constructs from the fields of psychology and sociology into the application of management theories.

  • Analyze the legal requirements and ethical implications of business decisions and how such decisions affect the business, community and society.

  • Utilize computer hardware and soft ware to effectively manage
    information.

  • Analyze the feasibility of a business opportunity through development of a business plan.

  • Utilize oral, written and listening skills to demonstrate an understanding of business practices and theories and effectively interact with others.
Required Skills
OO 107 Keyboarding Basics OR Challenge Exam
Fall Semester
Course No. Title Credits

ACCT

101

Accounting Procedures I

3†

BUS 106 Introduction to Business 3†
COMM 135 Interpersonal Communication 3†
CIT 110 Introduction to Computers 3†
ENGL 121** Composition I 3†
    SUBTOTAL 15
Spring Semester
Course No. Title Credits
ACCT 102* Accounting Procedures II 3†
ACCT 190* Payroll Accounting 3†
BUS 230* Management 3†
BUS 235* Marketing 3†
CIT 120* Internet Essentials 2†
MATH 104** Business Math 4†
SUBTOTAL 18
Fall Semester
Course No. Title Credits
ACCT 221* Financial Accounting 3†
BUS 255* Legal Environment 3†
CIT 220* Electronic Spreadsheets 3†
MATH 108** Algebra for College Students OR
MATH 130** Precalculus Algebra 4†
Electives 3†
SUBTOTAL 16
Spring Semester
Course No. Title Credits
ACCT 222* Managerial Accounting 3†
BUS 240* Advertising 3†
BUS 260* Entrepreneurship 3†
ENGL 228* Strategies of Bus Comm 3†
OO 220 Preparing Resumes OR
OO 221 Interviewing for Jobs 1†
Electives 3
SUBTOTAL 16

Total Credits 65    Top
Suggested Electives - 6 credits required
Course No. Title Credits
ACCT 224* Computerized Accounting 3
BUS 145 Fundamentals of Investing 1
BUS 249 Global Marketing 3
CIT 140* Presentation Fundamentals 1
CIT 205* Database Management I 3
CIT 229* Web Page Construction 3
CIT 231* Web Page Design 3
CIT 250* Web Page Programming 3
CIT 280* Desktop Publishing 3

Other electives may be selected with advisor’s prior approval.

Students who complete this AAS degree and take Math 108 Algebra for College Students (instead of Math 130 Precalculus Algebra) and one additional math course, Math 216 Basic Statistics, will be able to transfer this degree as the first two years of Bachelor of Science degrees in Management, Health Care Management, or Human Resource Management through Park University.

THE INFORMATION ON ALL TRANSFER PROGRAMS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT BETTY DEEB AT PARK UNIVERSITY FOR POTENTIAL CHANGES: 406-761-7540, BETTY.DEEB@PARK.EDU


~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedule.

+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by admissions assessment


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