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2020 - 2021 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 credit
English 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.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• 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
Communication 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
BMGT 100 Spreadsheet Applications or
CMIS 111R Business Software Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ECON 200 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
60
Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
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 200 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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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
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 109 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Enterprise . . . .
3
BMGT 120 Business Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.