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 seeking their first job or 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 involved in international business or trade and marketing goods or services to international locations. Course work includes instruction in math, critical thinking, technical writing, interpersonal skills, communications, team building, management, law, computer applications and the Internet, accounting, marketing, international business, international marketing, foreign trade, foreign currencies, international economics, foreign language, and other areas related to international business.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Completion of this program may lead to employment or career advancement in a wide variety of positions such as office manager for an international firm, account representative for a multi-national business, import/export manager, international marketing specialist, overseas branch manager, manager in a state or federal government office with international responsibilities, or international salesperson.
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]
CST 110 Intro. to Communication (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)
GEO 210 People and the Land: Introduction to Cultural Geography (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 275 International Marketing (3)
SDV 101 Orientation to Business Technology (1)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
Foreign Language Elective (3)
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 Credit Hours: 17
Spring Semester
BUS 125 Applied Business Mathematics (3)
BUS 200 Principles of Management (3)
BUS 280 Introduction to International Business (3)
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics or [ECO 202] (3)
ENG 112 College Composition II (3)
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software (3)
Total Credit Hours: 18
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I (3)
BUS 241 Business Law I (3)
GEO 210 People & the Land: Intro. to Cult. Geography (3)
ITE 130 Introduction to Internet Services (3)
MKT 100 Principles of Marketing (3)
Wellness Elective (2)
Total Credit Hours: 17
Spring Semester
BUS 290 Coordinated Internship [or BUS 297] (3)
BUS 299 Supervised Study in Business Management (1)
FIN 215 Financial Management (3)
Foreign Language Elective (3)
MKT 275 International Marketing (3)
Science Elective (3)
Total Credit Hours: 16
Total Semester Hours: 69
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