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Business Management
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Designed for students seeking immediate employment in entry-level
management or management trainee positions upon completion of the
program or for individuals desiring to start their own businesses. Although
the majority of the coursework will transfer to other institutions, the program
is oriented toward employment preparation.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One general education course must meet the
cultural competence
graduation requirement
(list page 43).
• CORE: The General Education CORE
(page 42) is that foundation of the
higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for
all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.
usmd.edu/Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list)
(BU/MA 205 Business Statistics recommended) . . . . . . 3/4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
HS 102
Human Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
Communications Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . 3/4
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
CIS 101
Information Systems and Technology . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Wellness Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
(Wellness elective satisfies this requirement) . . . 1/3
Departmental Requirements
ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ACCT 102 Principles of Accounting II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
BU 103
Introduction to Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
BU 211
Business Law I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
BU 227
Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
BU 273
Business Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 111E Microcomputer Software Apps: Spreadsheets or
CIS 111R Business Software Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EC 201
Principles of Economics (Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EC 202
Principles of Economics (Micro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Electives
Take 12 credits from: Any BU or ACCT course not already taken,
HOS 110, HOS 121, HOS 216, HOS 219, HOS 218, INTR 103,
MDA 109, MDA 112, MDA 216, MDA 218, or MDA 220 . . . . . 12
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Transfer Note:
FCC has articulation agreements with the following institutions for students
graduating with an A.A.S. in Business Management and who are looking
for transfer opportunities. For more information, contact the Counseling &
Advising Office at 301.846.2471.
• University of Maryland University College–B.S. Business Administration
Business: Entrepreneurship and Small
Business Start-Up
Certificate (Career)
Prepares students who are interested in starting a small business or engaging
in other entrepreneurial activities.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
BU 103
Introduction to Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 101
Information Systems and Technology . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EN 101 English Composition or
BU 273
Business Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
BU 109
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Enterprise . . . . . .
3
BU 225
Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
BU 227
Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ACCT 111 Microcomputer Software Apps: Computerized Accounting or
BU 223 Human Resources or
BU 211
Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
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Business Management
Certificate (Career)
Prepares students for entry level employment in careers requiring basic
business and management skills.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
BU 103
Introduction to Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 101
Information Systems and Technology . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ACCT 102 Principles of Accounting II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EC 201
Principles of Economics (Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EC 202
Principles of Economics (Micro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EN 101
English Composition or
BU 273 Business Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Any BU or ACCT course not taken above or Math Elective;
Recommend BU 227 Principles of Management . . . . . .
3
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Project Management
Certificate (Career)
Prepares students for entry level employment in careers requiring basic
business and project management skills.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
BU 103
Introduction to Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 101
Information Systems and Technology . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EN 101
English Composition or
BU 273 Business Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
BU 227
Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
BU 290 Project Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Electives Any BU, ACCT, EC, or CIS 111E Spreadsheets
(recommended)
6
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