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

BA 215

Survey of Accounting

Communication

PBM 110

Communication for Practical Business Management

Human Relations

BA 285

Organizational Behavior

Core Courses

AA 176	Adobe Designer Basics	3
BA 101A	Business Foundations	3
BA 101B	Spreadsheet Analysis	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 243	Social Media Marketing	3
BA 249	Retail Management	3
BA 260	Entrepreneurship & Sm Business	4
BA 280B	CWE Business Management	1 TO 12
	or
BA 280C	CWE Marketing	1 TO 12
CIS 135S	Advanced Spreadsheets	3
COMM 218Z	Interpersonal Communication	4
EC 115	Outline of Economics	4
PBM 100	Oregon Employability Skills	1 TO 3
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
	and
SPN 102	First Year Spanish II	4
	or
CIS 125	Intro to Software Applications	3
	and
BA 291	Business Process Management	4
	Approved Electives	6-7

Students need to take a minimum of 4 credits of BA 280B or BA 280C Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

BA 201 is a recommended elective for all students. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about additional approved elective coursework.

Total Credit Hours: 90