Business Management
Management
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Major: Management
Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/business-management/
Students who wish to pursue an education in the area of Business Management have several options from which to choose. The curricula offerings enable students to begin with a Career Studies Certificate and to continue their studies culminating in an A.A.S. degree in Management.
Possible occupations for graduates: assistant manager, management trainee, manager of a small business, farm manager, bank associate, supervisor, sales representative, and other positions related to the business field and chosen pathway.
The A.A.S. degree program with a major in Management is for people who seek employment or professional development in the business field. Full-time students may complete the following associate in applied science degrees in two years; part-time students determine their own pace. This degree can be completed entirely online.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ITE 152 | Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications | 3 |
| SDV | Student Development | 1 |
| Business Electives | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BUS 240 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BUS 270 | Interpersonal Dynamics | 3 |
| ITE 140 | Spreadsheeting for Business | 3 |
| Business Electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| MTH 132 | Business Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| Literature/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Business Electives | 6-8 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-17 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ECO 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 107 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| MTH 155 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| On-Site Training | ||
| Seminar and Project | ||
| Business Electives | 3-4 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 61-64 | |
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or higher level math
Agribusiness Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 141 | Introduction to Animal Science and Technology | 4 |
| AGR 142 | Introduction to Plant Science and Technology | 3 |
| AGR 143 | Introduction to Agribusiness and Financial Management | 3 |
| AGR 144 | Agriculture Human Resource Management | 3 |
| AGR 205 | Soil Fertility and Management | 3 |
| AGR 231 | Agribusiness Marketing, Risk Management, and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUS 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Bank Services Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 100 | Introduction To Business | 3 |
| BUS 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 230 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| FIN 110 | Principles of Banking | 3 |
| FIN 215 | Financial Management | 3 |
| ITD 130 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
| MKT 100 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Construction Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARC 133 | Construction Methodology & Procedures I | 3 |
| ARC 225 | Site Planning and Technology | 3 |
| BLD 101 | Construction Management I | 3 |
| BLD 165 | Construction Field Operations | 2 |
| BLD 231 | Construction Estimating I | 3 |
| BUS 100 | Introduction To Business | 3 |
| BUS 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| CAD 161 | Blueprint Reading I | 2 |
| CIV 171 | Surveying I | 3 |
| SAF 130 | Industrial Safety - OSHA 10 | 1 |
Office Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AST 101 | Keyboarding I | 3 |
| AST 102 | Keyboarding II | 3 |
| AST 238 | Word Processing Advanced Operations | 3 |
| AST 243 | Office Administration I | 3 |
| BUS 100 | Introduction To Business | 3 |
| BUS 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ITD 130 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
Small Business Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 100 | Introduction To Business | 3 |
| BUS 165 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUS 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS 205 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ITD 130 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
| ITE 160 | Introduction to E-Commerce | 3 |
| MKT 284 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
Supervisor Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 100 | Introduction To Business | 3 |
| BUS 118 | Concepts of Supervision | 3 |
| BUS 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 |
| ITD 130 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
| FIN 215 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MKT 100 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Banking Services Professional
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/business-management/
The Banking Services Professional Career Studies Certificate provides a basic framework of financial and interpersonal skills needed for a successful career in the commercial banking sector. The program will provide knowledge of laws and regulatory policies, general skills in accounting, financial product sales and marketing, financial planning, and investing. It is also intended for students currently employed in financial institutions who desire advancement.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUS 270 | Interpersonal Dynamics | 3 |
| ECO 230 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| FIN 110 | Principles of Banking | 3 |
| FIN 215 | Financial Management | 3 |
| ITE 140 | Spreadsheeting for Business | 3 |
| MTH 132 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
Construction Supervisor (Pending Approval)
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/business-management/
Construction Supervisor Career Studies Certificate prepares students interested in construction management to acquire necessary knowledge and skills in construction site planning, blueprint reading, estimate analysis, document/construction codes preparation, human resource allocation, field operations, site/equipment safety, and facilities management.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARC 133 | Construction Methodology & Procedures I | 3 |
| ARC 225 | Site Planning and Technology | 3 |
| BLD 101 | Construction Management I | 3 |
| BLD 165 | Construction Field Operations | 2 |
| BLD 231 | Construction Estimating I | 3 |
| CAD 161 | Blueprint Reading I | 2 |
| CIV 171 | Surveying I | 3 |
| ITE 140 | Spreadsheeting for Business | 3 |
| SAF 130 | Industrial Safety - OSHA 10 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 23 | |
Introduction to Agriculture Science
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/business-management/
This program is designed for students who have a general interest in agriculture and who desire to either become employed in the agriculture industry or have a vision of beginning their own agricultural enterprise. Local opportunities for engaging in this industry are numerous and will allow for students to be employed directly into the workforce or continue on in their education in the field.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 141 | Introduction to Animal Science and Technology | 4 |
| Select Two of the Following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Plant Science and Technology | ||
| Introduction to Agribusiness and Financial Management | ||
| Agriculture Human Resource Management | ||
| Soil Fertility and Management | ||
| Agribusiness Marketing, Risk Management, and Entrepreneurship | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 10 | |
Office Professional Technologies
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/business-management/
Purpose: To attain or improve keyboarding and Microsoft Office Suite skills required for the modern office environment. Once completed, courses in this career studies certificate may be applied toward other programs offered by the College such as the A.A.S. degree in Management, Administrative Assistant Specialization.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AST 101 | Keyboarding I 1 | 3 |
| AST 102 | Keyboarding II | 3 |
| AST 238 | Word Processing Advanced Operations | 3 |
| AST 243 | Office Administration I | 3 |
| BUS 100 | Introduction To Business | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Database Fundamentals | ||
| Web Page Design I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications | ||
| Principles of Information Systems | ||
| Principles of Computer Science | ||
| ITE 140 | Spreadsheeting for Business | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | |
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Students who demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding skills may be eligible to receive credit for this course through Credit for Prior Learning.
Small Business Management
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/business-management/
The Small Business Management Career Studies Certificate will prepare students to start or manage a small business in many industry sectors--from service-focused to product-focused enterprises. The small business management classes will cover critical skills, including making sound decisions in differing economic conditions, writing effective business plans, marketing and e-marketing products or services, and managing finances while building company value.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUS 165 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUS 205 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS 270 | Interpersonal Dynamics | 3 |
| ITE 140 | Spreadsheeting for Business | 3 |
| ITE 160 | Introduction to E-Commerce | 3 |
| MKT 284 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| MTH 132 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | |
Supervisor Basics
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/business-management/
Purpose: To provide students with an opportunity to acquire basic skills and knowledge in the areas of leadership and supervision. Studies will include topics in marketing, information technology, leadership skills, problem solving, decision making, effective communications, dealing with conflict and employee relations, delegation, motivation, time management, team building, process improvement and others. Once completed, courses in this career studies certificate may be applied toward the A.A.S. degree in Business Management.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 100 | Introduction To Business | 3 |
| BUS 118 | Concepts of Supervision | 3 |
| BUS 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS 240 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BUS 270 | Interpersonal Dynamics | 3 |
| ITE 140 | Spreadsheeting for Business | 3 |
| ITE 152 | Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications | 3 |
| MKT 100 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | |