Business Management (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
Career-Technical Program
Interest Areas:
- Business Admin. and Management
The Business Management program provides students with an associate of applied science degree to fit educational and professional goals geared towards business leadership and management. The components of the A.A.S. degree consist of three areas: 1) completion of General Business Core, 2) completion of three Basic Technical Certificates for a rich mix of Career and Technical Areas of Competence (CTAC), and 3) completion of the A.A.S. General Education requirements.
Successful completion of each of the Basic Technical Certificates will enable students to specialize in specific areas of interest for entry-level positions that meet their individual career goals. Placement in some of the courses in the CTAC may be determined by college assessment tests or prior to completion of prerequisites.
Contact Information:
Career & Technical Professional Programs Division
Hedlund Building, Room 101
Phone: (208) 769-3226
Program Requirements
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BLDR-105 | Customer Service | 3 |
| BUSA-101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENTP-105 | Entrepreneurship Skills | 3 |
| ENGL-101 or ENGL-101P |
Writing and Rhetoric I or Writing and Rhetoric I |
3-4 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BUSA-221 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ENTP-125 | Small Business Financial Management | 3 |
| ENTP-135 | Business Development and Planning | 3 |
| GEM 3 - A.A.S. Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| GEM 6 - A.A.S. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| BLDR-110 | Supervisory Management | 3 |
| BLDR-122 | Leadership | 3 |
| BUSA-211 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ECON-201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| HRA-210 | Recruiting, Selection, and Retention | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| BLDR-132 or BMGT-291 |
Employee Benefits and Compensation or Business Management Internship |
3 |
| BMGT-256 | Problem Solving Through Team Dynamics | 3 |
| BMGT-260 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUSA-234 | Ethical Conduct in Business | 3 |
| BUSA-265 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
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- Gateway
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- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Use basic management, problem solving, interpersonal, and collaborative skills to complete work independently or in a team as would generally be expected in an entry-level management position in a business.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and competency in basic time, cost, quality, personnel and risk management principles in business.
- Develop key business skills and knowledge needed to be successful when launching and/or operating a business.
- Apply basic theories and best practices of business managers and leaders in a business setting.
- Develop and refine business idea(s) from concept through a complete business plan for a new business venture or for a new service or product line for an existing business.
- Confidently demonstrate written and verbal communication professionally to subordinates, peers, superiors, potential customers and stakeholders.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the following North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements: Written and Oral Communication; Mathematical Ways of Knowing; Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing; and an additional program-designated or selected course from any of the GEM requirements