Business Management: AAS (CTE)

Location(s): Taylorsville Redwood Campus, SLCC Online

Associate of Applied Science | 60 credits

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Program Description
The AAS in Business Management includes the study of business theory and principles applied in the many activities of business today, both nationally and worldwide. Emphasis is given to problem solving and decision making to prepare the graduate with decision-making skills for a variety of career areas.

Career Opportunities
Graduates with an AAS in Business Management will gain the skills and abilities to apply for a variety of jobs including General & Operations Manager, Sales Manager, Business Analyst, Entrepreneur, and Retail Manager.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Note that an AAS degree is primarily intended to prepare students for entry-level careers. The AAS degree is not designed to transfer to a 4-year college or university. Students planning to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program should instead explore the AS and AA degree options offered at the Gail Miller Business School.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx

NOTE: Fees may vary based upon specific registration and are subject to change.

General Education Requirements

Complete all General Education courses. Refer to Notes for program specific requirements and recommendations.

Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) General Education Requirements

Program General Education Notes

REQUIRED:

Written Communication (WC): ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (WC) - 3 credits

RECOMMENDED:

Quantitative Studies (QS): FIN 1380 - Financial Mathematics (QS)

Communication (CM): BUS 2200 - Business Communications (CM) or COMM 1500 - Media and Society (CM)

Human Relations (HR): MKTG 1960 - Professionalism in Business (HR)

Breadth Area: one course from one of the Breadth Areas is required; FIN 1050 - Personal Finance (SS) is the recommended option.

A course with a General Education designation can be applied to either General Education or Business Management program requirements, but not both.

Students who choose a 2-credit HR course will need 1 additional General Elective credit to meet the required 60 total credits for this program.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (27 Credits)

Program Electives (18 Credits)

Select 18 additional credit hours from any courses with the following prefixes:

ACCT
BUS
CHEF
CSIS
ECON
FIN
HOSP
LS
MGT
MKTG

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Business Management AAS: Full-time
Time to completion is 4 semesters based on a full-time minimum of 15 credits per semester. Less than 15 credits per semester will increase time to completion.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Institution Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Demonstrate foundational knowledge of business and management principles. [1]
Use effective and professional business communication skills. [2]
Formulate solutions to real-world business issues by evaluating relevant information and applying critical thinking skills. [4,8]
Collaborate effectively in developing business plans and strategies. [7]