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 Communication (3)
Wellness (2) Health, P.E., or recreation courses which promote physical and emotional well-being.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (49 CREDITS):
ACC 134 Small Business Taxes (3)
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I (3)
BUS 100 Introduction to Business (3)
BUS 116 Entrepreneurship (3)
BUS 125 Applied Business Mathematics (3)
BUS 160 Legal Aspects for Small Business Operations (1)
BUS 165 Small Business 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)]
[or Approved Elective (3)]
BUS 299 Supervised Study in Business Management (1)
FIN 260 Financial Management for Small Business (2)
ITE 115 Basic Computer Literacy (4)
ITE 130 Introduction to Internet Services (3)
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software (3)
MKT 160 Marketing for Small Business (3)
MKT 260 Customer Service Management (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 Credit Hours: 18
Spring Semester
BUS 116 Entrepreneurship (3)
BUS 125 Applied Business Mathematics (3)
ENG 112 College composition II (3)
ITE 130 Introduction to Internet Services (3)
ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software (3)
Science Elective (3)
Total Credit Hours: 18
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I (3)
BUS 165 Small Business Management (3)
BUS 241 Business Law I (3)
BUS 280 Introduction to International Business (3)
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics [or ECO 202] (3)
MKT 160 Marketing for Small Business (3)
Total Credit Hours: 18
Spring Semester
ACC 134 Small Business Taxes (3)
BUS 160 Legal Aspects for Small Business Operations (1)
BUS 290 Coordinated Internship [or BUS 297] (3)
BUS 299 Supervised Study in Business Management (1)
FIN 260 Financial Management for Small Business (2)
MKT 260 Customer Service Management (3)
Wellness Elective (2)
Total Credit Hours: 15
Total Semester Hours: 69
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