SVCC Catalog/Handbook 2017-2018

66 Southside Virginia Community College
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(Christanna and John H. Daniel Campuses)
Award: Associate of Applied Science
Length: Sixty-four credit hour program
Purpose: The development of business and industry has
resulted in a great demand for qualified personnel in the
area of business management. The associate of applied
science degree in business management is designed primarily
for students seeking full-time employment in the
field immediately upon completion of the program and
for individuals who are presently in industry and seeking
to improve promotion possibilities.
Occupational Objectives: The following occupational
titles represent examples of possible employment
opportunities:
Assistant Manager
Management Trainee
Manager of a Small Business
Supervisor
Sales Representative
Administrative or Executive Assistant
Office Manager
Information Services Specialist
Program Description: The curriculum includes technical
courses in business management, general education
and electives. Instruction includes both the theoretical
concepts and practical applications needed for success in
business management. Students are urged to consult their
faculty advisor or a counselor for assistance in planning
their programs and selecting electives. Courses within
this curriculum may be applied to a four-year program at
the discretion of the admitting institution.
Southside Virginia Community College fully supports
Tech Prep linkages with high schools. College programs
are designed to provide a seamless transition between
high school Tech Prep and college technical and engineering
programs.
Course
Title
Hours
Lab
FIRST SEMESTER
BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3 0 3
ENG 137 Communication Processes I 3 0 3
OR
ENG 111 College Composition I
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 0 1
MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics 3 0 3
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 0 3
HUM EEE Humanities Elective 1 3 0 3
Total 16 0 16