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General Management Option--A.A.S.


This option prepares students for an understanding of management principles, concepts, and organizational operations.

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.  
 
First Semester
EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing 3
MG 101 Principles of Management 3
  Health foundation 1 3
  Mathematics foundation 3
  Arts or humanities distribation 3
Computer application elective 3
Second Semester
EC 201 Principles of Economics I 3
English Foundation 3
MG 102 Principles of Supervision 3
MG 121 Introduction to Marketing 3
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3
Third Semester
AC 201 Principles of Accounting 4
MG 201 Business Law I 3
MG 205 Human Relations in Management 3
  Speech Foundation 3
Fourth Semester
MG 202 Business Law II 3
Natural sciences lab distribution 4
Management electives* 9
Total credit hours 60(62)
* BA 210 or MA 216 may be also used to satisfy this requirement.

Marketing Option (R)--A.A.S.

The marketing option is designed to prepare students for careers in entry-level management for retailers, small businesses, or advertisers, and for entry-level marketing positions with manufacturers, wholesalers, service providers, or nonprofit organizations. Marketing personnel are needed for any organization that wants to define and segment a market, develop strategies to satisfy or service the chosen market, or create and manage demand for the product mix or service. Completion of the requirements for this curriculum will lead to the award of an A.A.S.  A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser. 

First Semester
EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing 3
MG 101 Principles of Management 3
MG 121 Introduction to Marketing
Speech Foundation 3
Health Foundation 1(3) 
Mathematics Foundation
Second Semester
EC 201 Principles of Economics I 3
English Foundation 3
MG 106 Principles of Retailing 
or
3
MG 110 Small Business Management 3
Comouter application or Computer Science elective 3
Third Semester
AC 201 Principles of Accounting 4
MG 105 Principles of Selling 3
MG 201 Business Law I 3
MG 206 Principles of Advertising 3
  Behavioral and social sciences  distrubution 3
Fourth Semester
MG 109 Consumer Behavior 3
MG 210 Field Experience or Practicum 3
  Arts or Humanities Distribution 3
  Natural sciences lab distribution 4
  Management elective* 3
Total credit hours 60(62)
* BA 210 or MA 216 may be also used to satisfy this requirement.

Public Management Option (G,R)--A.A.S.

This option prepares students for an understanding of governmental operations as well as management principles and concepts. The purpose is to blend the government and management curricula that provide the expertise for application to government operations.

First Semester
EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing 3
MG 101 Principles of Management 3
PS 101 American Government
Health Foundation 1(3) 
Mathematics Foundation
Computer applications or Computer 
Science and Technologies elective
3
Second Semester
BA 210 Statistics for Business Administration 
or
3
MG 216 Elements of Statistics 
or
3
MG 104 Managerial Statistics* 3
English Foundation 3
MG 102 Principles of Supervision 3
PS 102 State and Local Government 3
Speech foundation 3
Third Semester
MG 201 Business Law I 3
MG 204 Human Resources Management 3
MG 205 Human Relations in Management 3
PS 209 Introduction to Public Administration 3
  Arts or humanities distribution 3
Fourth Semester
MG 210 Field Experience or Practicum 3
PS 220  Politics of Metropolitan Areas 
or
3
 PS 260 Politics in Action 3
  Natural sciences lab distribution 4
  Management elective* 3
Total credit hours 62(64)

Merchandising Option (R)--A.A.S.
This option is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position with retail management or with a business that interacts with retailers such as distribution sales. Also, this option is for the person who wants to gain knowledge necessary to open his or her own business. A field experience/practicum is an integral part of this program, enabling the student to apple classroom theory and practices. A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.

First Semester
EN  101 Techniques of Reading and Writing 3
MG 101 Principles of Management 3
MG 109 Consumer Behavior 3
MG 121 Introduction to Marketing 3
Health Foundation 1(3)
Speech Foundation 3
Second Semester
English Foundation 3
MG 105 Principles of Selling 3
Mathenatics Foundation 3
English Foundation 3
 

Computer Applications or                                               Computer Science and technologies Elective

3
Science and Technologies Elective 3
Management Elective 3
Third Semester
MG 106 Principles of Retailing 3
MG 206 Principles of Advertising 3
Natural Sciences Lab Distribution 4
Management Elective 3
  Arts or Humanities Distribution 3
Fourth Semester
AC 201  Principles of Accounting I 4
MG 205 Human Relations in Management 3
MG 210 Field Experience or Practicum 3
  Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3
  Management elective* 3
Total credit hours 63(65)
* It is recommendended that students interested in fashion merchandising select either MG123 or MG135
 

Diversity Training Certificate Option (G,R)
The diversity training certificate program provides students with the knowledge and techniques for managing a diverse work force. The certificate program will educate individuals in diversity for positions in business, industry, or government. The certificate is awarded upon successful completion of all credit courses.

EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing 3
MG 100 Managing Diversity in the Workplace 3
MG 102 Principles of Supervision 3
MG 205 Human Relations in Management 3
SO  101 Introduction to Sociology 3
SO  208 Minorities in American Society 3
MG 210 Field Experience or Practicum 3
Total credit hours (21)

General Management Certificate Option
The general management certificate option provides students the opportunity to learn the concepts and principles of management and their applications. The certificate is designed for students who wish to pursue a general program of studies in management, but who do not intend to complete an associate's degree. 

EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing 3
MA 107  Business Mathematics 3
MG 101 Principles of Management 3
MG 102 Principles of Supervision 3
MG 121 Introduction to Marketing 3
MG 201 Business Law I 3
MG 204 Human Resources Management 3
MG 205 Human Relations in Management 3
MG 210 Field Experience or Practicum * 3
Management electives 3
Total credit hours (30)

Human Resources Management Certificate Option (G,R)
This option prepares students to enter the field of human resources management. Content will include understanding concepts relating to organizational development, labor relations, selection, recruitment, compensation, and legal requirements. The purpose is to provide the opportunity for students to complete a certificate program. This certificate can be applied to the general management option for an A.A.S. degree. 

 
EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing 3
MA 112 Survey of College Mathematics or higher  3
MG 100 Managing Diversity in the Workplace 3
MG 101 Principles of Management 3
MG 102 Principles of Supervision 3
MG 204 Human Resources Management 3
MG 205 Human Relations in Management 3
MG 207 Legal Issues in Labor Management 3
MG 210 Field Experience or Practicum 3
Management electives 3
Total credit hours (30)

Marketing Certificate Option (R)
The marketing certificate option provides students the opportunity to learn the concepts and principles of marketing and their applications. The certificate is designed for students who wish to pursue a career path specializing in marketing. 

EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing 3
MA 107 Business Mathematics *  3
MG 101 Principles of Management 3
MG 121 Introduction to Marketing 3
MG 205 Human Relations in Management 3
MG 210 Field Experience or Practicum 3

In addition to the preceding list, select two courses from group A and three courses from  group B. 

Group A Electives
AC 201 Principles of Accounting I
EN 109 Writing for Technology and Business 3
MG 102 Principles of Supervision 3
MG 109 Consumer Behavior 3
MG 201 Business Law I 3
MG 202 Business Law II 3
MG 204 Human Resources Management 3
SP 108 Fundamentals of Speech 3
Total credit hours (30)

Group B Electives
MG 105 Principles of Selling
MG 106 Principles of Retailing 3
MG 119  Purchasing and Procurement System 3
MG 123  Textiles 3
MG 135 Visual Merchandising 3
MG 206 Principles of Advertising 3
Total credit hours (33)34
*Or any higher numbered mathematics course.  MG101 is the prerequisite for all management courses.  Hospitality Management Degrees and Certificates