Practical Business Management, Associate of Applied Science
Students who successfully complete all Practical Business Management, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
- Create a viable business plan for a small business.
- Apply basic accounting, marketing, and event planning skills appropriate for a small business.
- Communicate professionally in writing and conversations and formal presentations.
- Identify ethical business practices.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and demonstrate composure under stressful conditions.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Practical Business Management, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.
Computation
Communication
PBM 110 | Communication for Practical Business Management | 3 |
Human Relations
BA 285 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
Core Courses
AA 176 | Adobe Designer Basics | 3 |
BA 101A | Business Foundations | 3 |
BA 101B | Business Analytics | 3 |
BA 206 | Principles of Management | 3 |
BA 218 | Personal Finance Planning | 3 |
BA 222 | Financial Management | 3 |
BA 223 | Principles of Marketing | 4 |
BA 224 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
BA 226 | Business Law | 4 |
BA 249 | Retail Management | 3 |
BA 260 | Entrepreneurship & Sm Business | 4 |
BA 280B | CWE Business Management | 1 TO 12 |
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BA 280C | CWE Marketing | 1 TO 12 |
COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
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TA 145 | Improvisation | 3 |
EC 115 | Outline of Economics | 4 |
PBM 201 | Technology in Event Management | 2 |
PBM 202 | Event Management | 3 |
PBM 203 | Food, Beverage, and Crowds | 3 |
SPN 101 | First Year Spanish I | 4 |
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SPN 102 | First Year Spanish II | 4 |
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SPN 104 | Spanish Agriculture/Horticulture I | 4 |
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SPN 105 | Spanish Agriculture/Horticulture II | 4 |
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SPN 214 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers I | 4 |
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SPN 215 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers II | 4 |
| Approved Electives | 17 |
Students need to take a minimum of 4 credits of BA 280B or BA 280C Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Total Credit Hours: 91