Effective Fall 2024
- School of Business, Arts & Sciences
- Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
- More Information about Business Management
The Business Management curriculum offers students the skills needed to prepare for a career in management-related fields. Students develop skills in effective decision making, problem solving, organizing and planning.
Career Opportunities
Entry-level management trainee positions in manufacturing, retailing, banking, insurance, marketing, and government.
Recommended High School Subjects
Students should complete English and mathematics courses (including algebra).
Special Equipment Needs
Laptop Computer Required
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- Intel Core i5 or i7 (generation 10 or higher) processor (recommended).
- 8+ GB RAM (recommended).
- 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended).
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Remediation Strategies
All incoming students must meet placement requirements in math. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in the College Catalog (see https://www.pct.edu/catalog/admissions-policy).
Transfer Procedures
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should be able to:- explain the four functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
- distinguish the concepts in international and multinational business.
- explain how the financial statements interrelate and interpret using profitability, liquidity, solvency ratios, as well as horizonal and vertical analyses using spreadsheets.
- develop and analyze information sources to effectively handle human resource laws and regulations, employee training and development, and organizational effectiveness.
- analyze how the marketing research process facilitates the development of the marketing mix and plan.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 | .50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| CSC124 | Information, Technology & Society | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| MGT105 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| MTH113 | Business Mathematics | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| or | |||||||
| MTH157 | Business Statistics | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| FIT | Fitness & Wellness Elective | 1 | S | FIT | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 14 | ||||||
| Second Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| MIS211 | Business Computer Applications Using Spreadsheet | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| ENL201 | Technical & Professional Communication | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| MGT115 | Principles of Management | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| MKT240 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| SPC | Speech Elective | 3 | S | SPC | |||
| OEA | Open Elective | 3 | S | OEA | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | ||||||
| Third Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ACC113 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| ECO111 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| HRM300 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| MGT301 | Business Law I | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| SBM | Specified Business Management Elective | 3 | M | SBM | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ACC123 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| FIN305 | Fundamentals of Financial Planning | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| or | |||||||
| FIN350 | Finance | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| MGT216 | International Business | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| SBM | Specified Business Management Elective | 3 | M | SBM | |||
| SCI | Science Elective | 3 | S | SCI | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
Specified Business Management Electives include any ACC, FIN, HRM, MGT, MKT, MIS or any adviser approved courses at the 200 level or higher.
Accreditation
The Accounting and Business programs have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) .