Academic Calendar 2011-2012 - Chesapeake College

Accounting/BusinessBUSINESS MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY DEGREE (401)This program of study meets all the General Education Requirements at Chesapeake College.AWARD: Associate of Applied Science DegreePROGRAM MISSION: The Chesapeake College Business Management Technology Degree prepares students for mid-managementor supervisory positions. Through the use of elective courses, students may concentrate in the areas of agribusiness, finance, management,or marketing.PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Business Management Technology Degree program was designed to train managers for industry.Persons who are seeking their first employment in a managerial position and those seeking promotion may benefit from this program.The curriculum includes technical courses in business management and related areas, as well as general education. Instruction willinclude both theoretical concepts and practical application procedures needed for success in business management. Students shouldconsult with the College’s Admissions Office or an academic advisor in planning an appropriate program.PROGRAM GOALS: The Business Management Technology Degree program will:• Facilitate proficiency in content knowledge and skills for the college’s general education competencies.• Promote technical competency, professional knowledge and ethical responsibility.• Prepare students for successful careers in management or for further study in the field.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:[Courses Appear in Recommended Sequence.]FSC 101X Freshman Seminar Course 1ENG 101 Composition (G.Ed.) 3BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3BUS 230 Marketing 3PED 103 Wellness for Life (G.Ed.) 3PROG Program Elective 3BUS 215+ Principles of Management 3COM 101 Fund. of Oral Communication (G.Ed.) orCOM 150 Fund. of Organ. Communication (G.Ed.) 3MAT 113+ College Algebra (G.Ed.) orMAT 115+ Precalculus (G.Ed.) 3-5PROG Program Electives 6SOC SCI Social/Behavioral Sciences (G.Ed.) 3ACC 103 Principles of Accounting I 3BUS 241 Business Law I 3CIS 115 Microcomputer Applications Integration 3CPL 105 Career Planning and Preparation 1ECN 171 Principles of Macroeconomics (G.Ed.) orECN 172 Principles of Microeconomics 3NAT SCI Bio/Natural Sciences (G.Ed.) 3-4ACC 104+ Principles of Accounting II 3ART/HUM Arts/Humanities (G.Ed.) 3BUS 240 International Business 3BUS 242+ Business Law II 3CPL 280+ Cooperative Work Experience 3PROG Program Elective 3MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS: 68CONTACT PERSON: Mr. Lewis J. Healy, Jr.Program Electives can be satisfied by:Any course with a BUS prefix or ACC 205. It is recommendedthat program electives be chosen based upon a student’s area ofinterest (Track). Four suggested Tracks and their recommendedprogram electives are listed below:Agribusiness Track:ACC 205+ Cost AccountingECN 171 Principles of Macroeconomics orECN 172 Principles of MicroeconomicsAGR 213 Introduction to Agricultural EconomicsAGR 223+ Introduction to AgribusinessFinance Track:BUS 145 Personal FinanceBUS 245 Business FinanceBUS 247 InvestmentsACC 205 Cost AccountingManagement Track:BUS 212+ Human Resources ManagementBUS 261 Management Prospectus:Production Techniques & Practices orBUS 245 Business FinanceBUS 220 Business Ethics and SocietyBUS 260 Seminar & Project in Business Mgnt. TechnologyMarketing Track:BUS 231 SalesmanshipBUS 234 AdvertisingBUS 235 RetailingBUS 261 Management Prospectus:Production Techniques & Practices orBUS 220 Business Ethics & Society67Note: BUS 261 should not be taken if the student intends totransfer into a baccalaureate program.