Business
Associate of Applied Science
Occupational Major
The Business degree is for individuals and entrepreneurs who are interested in developing the knowledge and skills that are essential in the current global business environment. This program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in management, sales, and marketing, as well as to start their own business or take over an existing business.
This major is primarily designed for job preparedness. Students who are considering transferring to a four-year college should be aware that decisions on transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.
Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies
Grupp 401 • Phone (215) 968-8227
Curriculum Code No. 2204
Graduates of this program are able to
- apply management theories to management practice;
- use technology to complete common business functions, processes, and communication;
- analyze the impact of forces in the global business environment on the organization and its stakeholders;
- exhibit competent and effective communication skills; and
- demonstrate an understanding of the marketing practices and processes related to the successful operation of an organization.
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Degree Course Requirements
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ACCT103 Introductory Accounting E | 3 |
| OR | |
| ACCT105 Financial Accounting A,E | 4 |
| CISC110 Introduction to Information Systems A,E | 3 |
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking A,E,4,5 | 3 |
| MGMT100 Introduction to Business 2,3,4,8 | 3 |
| MGMT130 Business Law | 3 |
| OR | |
| MGMT180 Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MGMT135 Business Communication A,E,2,4,10 | 3 |
| MGMT230 Principles of Management E | 3 |
| MGMT280 Management Internship E | 3 |
| OR | |
| MKTG280 Marketing Internship E | 3 |
| MKTG215 Principles of Marketing E | 3 |
| Accounting Elective D,E | 3/4 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective B,1 | 3 |
| Business Elective C | 21 |
| Quantitative Literacy A,E,F,6 | 3/4 |
| Scientific Literacy A,B,7 | 3/4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 61-65 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CISC110 Introduction to Information Systems A,E | 3 |
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| MGMT100 Introduction to Business 2,3,4,8 | 3 |
| MGMT135 Business Communication A,E,2,4,10 | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective B,1 | 3 |
| Business Elective C | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ACCT103 Introductory Accounting E | 3 |
| OR | |
| ACCT105 Financial Accounting A,E | 4 |
| MGMT130 Business Law | 3 |
| OR | |
| MGMT180 Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MKTG215 Principles of Marketing E | 3 |
| Business Elective C | 3 |
| Quantitative Literacy A,E,F,6 | 3/4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15-17 |
Third Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MGMT230 Principles of Management E | 3 |
| Accounting Elective D,E | 3/4 |
| Business Elective C | 9 |
| Total Credit Hour | 15/16 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM110 Effective Speaking A,E,4,5 | 3 |
| MGMT280 Management Internship E | 3 |
| OR | |
| MKTG280 Marketing Internship E | 3 |
| Business Elective C | 6 |
| Scientific Literacy A,B,7 | 3/4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15/16 |
A Placement testing required. B Consult the list of courses approved for this subcategory. Any course may be chosen. C Any course with a prefix of ACCT, HOSP, MGMT, MKTG, REAL, ECON, TECH or VAMM100 or VAMM110 may be chosen. D Any ACCT course may be chosen. E Course requires prerequisite. F Choose one: MGMT120, MATH115, MATH117, MATH118, MATH120. 1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities 2 Satisfies Critical Thinking 3 Satisfies Diversity 4 Satisfies Information Literacy 5 Satisfies Oral Communication 6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy 7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy 8 Satisfies Social Sciences 9 Satisfies Technological Competence 10 Satisfies Writing