Business Management, AAS | SVCC College Catalog

Degree Type Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Total Credits 62

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The program includes courses in business, general education, and electives. Topics include both theory and real-world tools needed for success in the business world. The program helps prepare students to either run their own business or to advance in a current job. Students should see an SVCC advisor for help in planning their program. The courses within this program may transfer to other colleges. Southside Virginia Community College fully supports Tech Prep linkages with high schools. College programs are designed to provide a seamless transition between high school Tech Prep and college technical and engineering programs.

Curriculum

First Semester

Course	Credits
SDV 100 - College Success Skills	1
ENG 137 - Communication Processes I	3
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business	3
MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning	3
ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications	3
Humanities elective	—
Subtotal	16

Second Semester

Course	Credits
BUS 200 - Principles of Management or: AGR 143	3
ENG 138 - Communication Processes II or: BUS 236	3
MTH 132 - Business Mathematics	3
MKT 201 - Introduction to Marketing	3
BUS 205 - Human Resource Management	3
Subtotal	15

Third Semester

Course	Credits
ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I	3
BUS 111 - Principles of Supervision I	3
BUS 240 - Introduction to Business Law	3
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics	3

Business Electives

Course	Credits
BUS 280 - Introduction To International Business	3
FIN 107 - Personal Finance	3
BUS 116 - Entrepreneurship	3
BUS 209 - Continuous Quality Improvement	3
BUS 224 - Business Statistics	3
Subtotal	15

Fourth Semester

Course	Credits
ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II	3
ACC 261 - Principles of Federal Taxation I or: ACC 215	3
BUS 298 - Seminar and Project or: BUS 190	3
ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics	3
FIN 215 - Financial Management	3
Subtotal	15

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Assistant Manager Management Trainee Manager of a Small Business Supervisor Sales Representative Administrative or Executive Assistant Office Manager Information Services Specialist

Notes

¹Students should select from ART 101, HUM 100, or PHI 220 or consult your advisor. See General Education Elective Course Selection for list of allowable humanities courses. 2 Students should consult an advisor if considering transferring: BUS 242 may be recommended.