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ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
Business Technology/Management Major
Specialization: E-Commerce Management
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Associate in Applied Science degrees provide two years of instruction to develop knowledge and skills leading to employment of career advancement in specialized fields. These degrees are not intended as transfer programs.

AWARD:  Associate in Applied Science

LENGTH:   4 Semesters

PURPOSE:
Individuals who are seeking their first job or those who wish to qualify for promotion in a present position or to another field, including self-employment, may benefit from this program. Students will be provided knowledge, skills, and training necessary to perform mid-management level functions in a company using the Internet for marketing or sales or any company wanting to begin e-commerce in their operations. Coursework includes instruction in mathematics, critical thinking, technical writing, interpersonal relationships, communications, team building, human relations, management, law, computer applications and the Internet, accounting, marketing, electronic commerce, electronic marketing, web page design, and other areas related to electronic commerce and business management.

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Completion of this program may lead to employment or career advancement in a wide variety of positions such as Internet marketing specialist, e-commerce specialist, web page designer, electronic business advisor, or electronic advertising specialist.

POTENTIAL CERTIFICATION:
A student may elect to take an industry-specific certification exam. The examinations generally require a testing fee paid by the student. After completion of this program, a student will be academically prepared to take the following examinations:
* Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) - Excel

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the college. Students with deficiencies in English or mathematics will complete appropriate developmental studies courses. Students with deficiencies in computer skills will complete additional coursework.

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS:
Students must successfully complete all of the requirements listed below to receive the Award.

General Education Requirements (20 credits):
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
  [or ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics (3)]
ENG 111 College Composition I (3)
ENG 112 College Composition II (3)
MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics (3)
 
[or MTH 151 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I (3)]
Science Elective  [BIO, CHM, ENV, GOL, NAS, PHY] (3)
CST 110 Introduction to Communiation (3)
Wellness (2)-Health, P.E., or recreation courses which promote physical and emotional well-being.

Program Requirements (49 Credits):
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I (3)
BUS 100 Introduction to Business (3)
BUS 125 Applied Business Mathematics (3)
BUS 200 Principles of Management (3)
BUS 241 Business Law I (3)
BUS 280 Introduction to International Business (3)
BUS 290 Coordinated Internship (3)
  [or BUS 297 Cooperative Education (3)]
BUS 299 Supervised Study in Business Management (1)
FIN 215 Financial Management (3)
ITD 110 Web Page Design I (3)
ITE 115 Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts (4)
ITE 130 Introduction to Internet Services (3)
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software (3)
MKT 100 Principles of Marketing (3)
MKT 260 Customer Service Management (3)
MKT 281 Principles of Internet Marketing (3)
SDV 101 Orientation to Business Technology (1)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)

Minimum required for degree:  69 Credits


SAMPLE SCHEDULE:

First Year

Fall Semester
BUS 100 Introduction to Business (3)
ENG 111 College Composition I (3)
ITE 115  Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts  (4)
MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics (3)
SDV 101 Orientation to Business Technology (1)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
CST 110 Intro. to Communication (3)
     Total Semester Hours: 18

Spring Semester
BUS 125 Applied Business Mathematics (3)
BUS 200 Principles of Management (3)
ENG 112 College Composition II (3)
ITE 130  Introduction to Internet Services  (3)
ITE 140  Spreadsheet Software (3)
MKT 281 Principles of Internet Marketing  (3)
    
Total Semester Hours: 18

Second Year

Fall Semester
ACC 211  Principles of Accounting I  (3)
BUS 241  Business Law I
   (3)
BUS 280  Introduction to International Business  (3)
ITD 110   Web Page Design I (3)
MKT 100  Principles of Marketing  (3)
Wellness Elective  (2)
    
Total Semester Hours: 17

Spring Semester
BUS 290   Coordinated Internship [or BUS 297]  (3)
BUS 299   Supervised Study in Business Management   (1)
ECO 201   Principles of Macroeconomics [or ECO 202]   (3)
FIN 215    Financial Management   (3)
MKT 260   Customer Service Management (3)
Science Elective (3)
     Total Semester Hours: 16

Total Credit Hours:  69

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