SVCC Catalog/Handbook 2017-2018
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Programs of Study 87<br />
BUSINESS, GENERAL<br />
(Christanna and John H. Daniel Campuses)<br />
Award: Certificate<br />
Length: Thirty-five credit hour program<br />
Purpose: The certificate of general business is designed<br />
to prepare students for employment in business and to<br />
upgrade skills for individuals already employed in business<br />
professions.<br />
Occupational Objectives: The following occupational<br />
titles represent examples of possible employment<br />
opportunities:<br />
Bank Teller<br />
Retail Sales<br />
Bookkeeper<br />
Office Manager<br />
Small Business Manager<br />
Assistant Store Manager<br />
Assistant Department Head<br />
Program Description: The curriculum consists of general<br />
education courses, core business courses and electives<br />
which allow the student to concentrate in general<br />
business, small business management, or supervisory<br />
development. The program is designed to provide students<br />
with a broad, professional knowledge of business<br />
theory and practice.<br />
Southside Virginia Community College fully supports<br />
Tech Prep linkages with high schools. College programs<br />
are designed to provide a seamless transition between<br />
high school Tech Prep and college technical and engineering<br />
programs.<br />
Course<br />
Title<br />
Hours<br />
Lab<br />
FIRST SEMESTER<br />
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I 4 0 4<br />
BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3 0 3<br />
ENG 137 Communication Processes I 3 0 3<br />
OR<br />
ENG 111 College Composition I<br />
MTH 141 Business Mathematics I 3 0 3<br />
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 0 3<br />
SDV 100 College Success skills 1 0 1<br />
Total 17 0 17<br />
SECOND SEMESTER<br />
ACC 212 Principles of Accounting II 4 0 4<br />
BUS 200 Principles of Management 3 0 3<br />
ENG 138 Communication Processes II<br />
OR<br />
ENG 112 College Composition II 3 0 3<br />
OR<br />
CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking<br />
EEE ACC, AGR, BUS, MKT, FIN or REA Elective 5 0 5<br />
SOC EEE Social Science Elective 1 3 0 3<br />
Total 18 0 18<br />
Total credits .................................................................................................................................................................. 35<br />
1 Please see page 43 for a list of acceptable social science electives.