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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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 creditEnglish and Mathematics within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education CORE 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.
• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health
course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should
check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list)
(MATH 125 recommended) 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Arts & Humanities
Communications Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology 3
General Education
General Education Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) 1
Departmental Requirements
ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting I 3
ACCT 102 Principles of Accounting II 3
BMGT 103 Introduction to Business 3
BMGT 120 Business Communications 3
BMGT 211 Business Law 3
BMGT 227 Principles of Management 3
CMIS 111E Microcomputer Software Apps: Spreadsheets or
CMIS 111R Business Software Applications 3
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3
Electives
Take 11 credits from: Any ACCT, BMGT, CADT, CMIS, CMTE, HCTI, LGST,
MEDA, GRPH courses not already taken . . . 11
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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
ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting I 3
ACCT 102 Principles of Accounting II 3
BMGT 103 Introduction to Business 3
BMGT 120 Business Communication 3
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology 3
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3
Any ACCT or BMGT course not taken above or Math Elective;
Recommend BMGT 227 Principles of Management 3
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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
ACCT 100 Business Accounting or
ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting I 3
BMGT 103 Introduction to Business 3
BMGT 120 Business Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BMGT 109 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Enterprise 3
BMGT 225 Marketing 3
BMGT 227 Principles of Management 3
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology 3
ACCT 111 Microcomputer Software Apps: Computerized Accounting or
BMGT 223 Human Resources Management 3
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Healthcare Practice Management
Certificate (Career)
Prepares students for work as a medical practice manager.
Students must receive a “C” or better in all MDA courses.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
BMGT 120 Business Communication 3
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology 3
MEDA 109 Medical Terminology 3
MEDA 112 Medical/Administrative Office Applications 3
MEDA 216 Diagnostic and Procedural Medical Coding 3
MEDA 218 Health Insurance Billing and Reimbursement 3
MEDA 220 Electronic Health Records 3
Elective Any MEDA, BMGT, ACCT, or CMIS course 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
ACCT 100 Business Accounting or
ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting I 3
BMGT 103 Introduction to Business 3
BMGT 120 Business Communication 3
BMGT 227 Principles of Management 3
BMGT 290 Project Management 3
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology 3
CMIS 111E Spreadsheets 3
Electives Any BMGT, ACCT, or ECON course 3
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Agricultural Business Basics
Letter of Recognition (Career)
Designed for Dual Enrollment/open campus students in Agricultural studies.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
BMGT 140 Agricultural Business 3
BMGT 109 Entrepreneurship 3
Elective Any BMGT, CMIS, or ECON course 3
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Business Basics
Letter of Recognition (Career)
Introduces students to the business environment; including management, human
resources, marketing, planning, accounting, and computing.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting I 3
BMGT 103 Introduction to Business 3
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology 3
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