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Nov 23, 2024
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2017-18 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Business - BUSN.AS
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The General Business program allows students maximum flexibility in choosing Business Department electives in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Management and Marketing areas. The students receive a general overview and broad background in business subjects. This program may be preferred by those unable to decide on a major after completing the freshman core business program (described previously) or by those contemplating transfer to a four-year college who want the flexibility of choosing business electives for a particular institution. This program is offered in an online option to residents of Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Upon the successful completion of requirements for this program, the degree of Associate in Science in Business Administration will be awarded.
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Program Goals
Business Administration (General Business) major will produce graduates who:
- Have the skills needed to develop ideas and make decisions based on proper research, analysis, and critical thinking.
- Understand the environment in which businesses operate including the major economic factors, legal requirements, ethical, and social forces.
- Understand the key actions taken to effectively and efficiently utilize company resources to achieve goals.
- Understand the actions taken to acquire and retain customers; produce goods and services; and measure/track financial performance.
- Will take four business electives and acquire advanced knowledge in one or more of the following areas: accounting, finance, business law, marketing, and management.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Conduct research from a variety of sources.
- Demonstrate computer literacy.
Core Business Curriculum
Total Core Business Curriculum Program Credits: 32-33
Notes:
- Math Recommendation: Students are advised to take MAT-127 Calculus for Bus.
- Humanities electives include art, college theater, foreign languages, music, speech, philosophy, and literature. Social science electives include history, political science, sociology, psychology, and economics.
Total (BUSN.AS) Curriculum Program Credits: 62-63
Note:
- Any 200 level Business Department course.
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