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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 and Innovation
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.

Explore Career Ideas
Business (Occupational)
Learn about the job market, average salary, and necessary level of training you can expect to encounter in the workforce after completing this program based on data from the PA Department of Labor.

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
College Success Seminar
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
College Success Seminar
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 HOSP, MGMT, MKTG, or ECON 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

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Business + Innovation

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Business + Innovation

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