2021-22 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Business Administration Career, A.S.*
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Program Design
The Business Administration Career associate degree program prepares graduates for employment as management trainees and for entry-level positions in banks, insurance companies and governmental agencies. It is a general business program requiring students to take courses in accounting, business law, economics, management and corporate finance.
Although many courses in this program may be transferred, it is possible that some will transfer only as electives. Students planning to earn a bachelor’s degree should enroll in the Accounting and Business Administration Transfer program.
This program is of considerable benefit to employed students looking for professional development or students who hold degrees in unrelated areas and are looking for a career specialty or career change.
Note: Students should meet with a faculty advisor to plan their program of study.
Curriculum
Students may attend full- or part-time. Note: All business and accounting courses have prerequisites. All accounting courses numbered 100 or higher require students to be eligible for ENG* 101 and MAT* 095 or higher.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Business Administration Career degree program requirements, graduates will - Demonstrate relevant content knowledge in required core business disciplines (accounting, business law, management and organizational behavior, and marketing) and apply concepts in problem solving through identifying and evaluating alternative solutions and offering a well-supported conclusion.
- Recognize proper business acumen and decorum in professional interactions; demonstrate appropriate interpersonal communication and presentation skills and demeanor; demonstrate the ability to use presentation and team interpersonal skills effectively in class presentations.
- Recognize and respond thoughtfully to situations that present ethical dilemma, demonstrating the ability to identify ethical dilemmas and social responsibilities of business, an ability to confront ethical dilemmas, and apply ethical principles to business situations using concepts learned.
- Apply concepts in core business disciplines and critical thinking skills to make sound business and financial decisions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between accounting and business courses.
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Core. Business Administration Career Requirements
- ACC* 113: Principles of Financial Accounting 3 Credits
- BBG* 101: Introduction to Business 3 Credits
- ENG* 101: Composition 3 Credits (Gen Ed - English )
- COM* 172: Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits or
- COM* 173: Public Speaking 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Humanities )
- BFN* 111: Financial Literacy 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15
- ECN* 101: Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Social Sciences )
- ACC* 117: Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 Credits
- BMG* 202: Principles of Management 3 Credits
- Choose one course from Gen Ed - Mathematics (Recommended MAT* 138, MAT* 158, MAT* 165) 3 Credits
- BMG* 204: Managerial Communication 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15
- BMG* 210: Organizational Behavior 3 Credits or
- PSY* 247: Industrial and Organizational Psychology 3 Credits
- Choose one course from Gen Ed - The Arts 3 Credits
- Business Elective (Choose any ACC*, BBG*, BES*, BFN*, BMG*, BMK*, CST*, ECN*, or MAT* course) 3 Credits
- Free elective 3 credits ‡
- BBG* 234: Legal Environment of Business 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15
- ACC* 125: Accounting Computer Applications I 3 Credits or
- Business Elective (Choose any ACC*, BBG*, BES*, BFN*, BMG*, BMK*, CST*, ECN*, or MAT* course) 3 Credits
- BMK* 201: Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
- Choose one course from Gen Ed - Physical and Natural Sciences 3-4 Credits
- Business Elective (Choose any ACC*, BBG*, BES*, BFN*, BMG*, BMK*, CST*, ECN*, or MAT* course) 3 Credits
- Free elective 3 Credits ‡
Subtotal: 15-16
Total Minimum Credits Required: 60
Notes:
Becoming Connecticut State Community College STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. See below for more detail about this exciting transition! Becoming Connecticut State Community College A merger of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges is underway. Connecticut State Community College (CT State), a statewide college comprised of all Connecticut’s current community college locations, plans to open its doors in the Fall 2023. Here are some important facts students need to know: - the final commencement ceremony for Manchester Community College is scheduled for May 2023. Ceremonies will continue to be held at each location as campuses of CT State.
- as a part of the planned merger, students continuing their studies beyond summer term 2023 will be matched with the CT State program that most closely aligns with their Spring 2023 major and is offered at the Manchester location,
- students beginning Associate degree programs in Fall 2021 should plan with their advisor/program coordinator to attend full-time if they wish to graduate prior to the planned merger,
- students who begin an Associate degree program in January 2022 would be anticipated to complete their degree at the merged college, Connecticut State Community College,
- in all cases, the College is committed to students completing their education with a minimum of disruption and staying in touch with your advisor/program coordinator is essential,
- further details can be found and will be updated on the Frequently Asked Questions page: www.ct.edu/ctstate/academics.
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