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programs
offered in
the Business management department
Business
Administration Program
The
Business Administration Program is designed for students preparing
for managerial and administrative positions in business, industry
and government. Administrators and managers are responsible for such
functions as planning, organizing, staffing, directing and
controlling. They are professionals who should have effective oral
and written communication and human relations skills, as well as
strong mathematical, statistical, analytical and organizational
skills. A wide range of job opportunities is available in the public
and private sectors in the Washington metropolitan area for
well-trained, experienced administrators and managers.
Transferability: This program transfers to bachelor’s degree
programs in business administration with specialties in areas such
as accounting, industrial management, information systems
management, public relations, or transportation management. Students
should consult an advisor for specific transfer requirements. For
more information about the Business Administration Program, call
301-322-0696.
Business
Administration Code
110
Associate
of Science Degree (A.S.)
| Program
Concentration |
17
Credits |
| ACC
101 Principles of Accounting I |
4 |
| ACC
102 Principles of Accounting II |
4 |
| ECN
103 Principles of Economics I |
3 |
| ECN
104 Principles of Economics II |
3 |
| MGT
101 Introduction to Business |
3 |
|
General
Education/Elective Courses |
45-47
Credits |
| English
Composition I and II |
6 |
| Humanities
(Choose one course from each group): |
6 |
|
Group
1: SPH 101 or SPH 111 |
|
|
Group
2: ART 101, MUS 101, PHL 101, THE 101, any foreign language or
English literature course |
|
| Mathematics
(MAT 135, MAT 216 and MAT 221) |
9 |
| Science
(Two courses, one course must carry laboratory credit) |
7-8 |
| Social
Sciences |
3 |
| Computer
Literacy (CIS 101) |
3 |
| Cultural
Diversity |
3 |
| Electives
(Any two courses related to major) |
6 |
| Health/Physical
Education |
2-3 |
|
Any HLE or at least 2 credits of
PED |
|
| Minimum
Required for A.S. Degree |
62
Credits |
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Business
Management Programs
The
business management program combines a traditional approach to the
study of management with the contemporary managerial practices of
advanced technology and globalization. Within the context of the
program, a student may select concentrations in a wide variety of
business management areas. For more information, call 301-322-0696.
Business
Management Code
420
Associate
of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
| Program
Concentration |
24-25
Credits |
| MGT
101 Introduction to Business |
3 |
| MGT
160 Principles of Management |
3 |
| MGT
162 Financial Planning and Investments |
3 |
| MGT
261 Human Resource Management |
3 |
| MGT
263 International Management |
3 |
| MGT
272 Managing Workplace Diversity |
3 |
|
ACC
101 Principles of Accounting I OR |
|
|
ACC
103 Accounting for Managers |
3-4 |
| BUS
122 Business Law I |
3 |
| Program
Concentration Electives |
12
Credits |
|
Select
four courses from the groups listed below |
|
|
Required
General Education Courses |
26-28
Credits |
| English
Composition I and II |
6 |
| Humanities
(SPH 101 or SPH 111) |
3 |
| Mathematics
(MAT 135 and MAT 221 recommended) |
6 |
| Sciences |
3-4 |
| Social
Sciences (ECN 103) |
3 |
| Computer
Literacy (CIS 101) |
3 |
| Health/Physical
Education |
2-3 |
|
Any HLE or at least 2 credits of
PED |
|
| Minimum
Required for A.S. Degree |
62
Credits |
Program Concentration Electives
Following
are suggested groups of courses designed as areas of emphasis.
Students are free to select any
combination
of these courses or other management or
marketing
courses that suit their business interests.
| Accounting
|
Hospitality
Management |
Management |
| ACC
102 Principles of Accounting II |
HSM
151 Introduction to the Hospitality
Industry |
MGT
157 Small Business Management |
|
ACC
104 Microcomputer Applications in Accounting |
HSM
155 Food Service Manager Training and
Certification
in Sanitation |
MGT
165 Customer Service |
| ACC
105 Payroll Accounting |
HSM
156 Catering and Banquet Planning |
MGT
180 Microcomputer Applications for the
Business
Manager |
| ACC
221 Federal Income Tax |
HSM
162 Hotel/Motel Operations |
MGT
252 Principles of Negotiations |
|
HSM
163 Food Service Operations |
MGT
258 Compensation and Benefits Management |
| Construction
Management |
HSM
170 Pastry Making |
MGT
259 Employee Training and Development |
| CSM
145 Construction Management I |
HSM
171 Simplified Gourmet Cooking |
MGT
265 Purchasing, Contracting and Materials |
| CSM
146 Construction Methods and Materials |
HSM
173 Northern Italian Cuisine |
MGT
266 Conflict Management |
| CSM
147 Construction Planning and Scheduling |
HSM
174 Bed and Breakfasts |
MGT
270 Stress Management in the Workplace |
| CSM
148 Construction Estimating I |
HSM
175 Wines and Spirits–Mixology and
Service |
MGT
275 Leadership Development |
| CSM
183 Construction Print Reading |
HSM
176 International Cuisines |
MGT
291-293 Cooperative Education |
|
HSM
253 Hospitality Sales and Marketing |
|
| Entrepreneurship |
HSM
293 Cooperative Education |
Marketing |
| MGT
140 Strategic Management |
|
MKG
251 Introduction to Marketing |
| MGT
157 Small Business Management |
Human
Resource Management |
MKG
263 International Marketing |
| MGT
165 Customer Service |
MGT
258 Compensation and Benefits
Management |
MKG 271 Salesmanship |
| MGT
171 The Business Plan |
MGT
259 Employee Training and Development |
MKG
273 Retail Business Management |
| MGT
252 Principles of Negotiations |
MGT
266 Conflict Management |
MKG
277 Advertising |
| MGT
268 Entrepreneurship |
MGT
270 Stress Management in the Workplace |
|
| MKG
251 Introduction to Marketing |
MGT
296 Emotional Intelligence in the
Workplace |
Public
Sector Management |
|
|
MGT
140 Strategic Management |
| International
Management |
Residential
Property Management |
MGT
190 Introduction to Public Administration |
| MGT
140 Strategic Management |
MKG
251 Introduction to Marketing |
MGT
196 Managing in the Public Sector |
|
MGT
296 Emotional Intelligence in the
Workplace |
RLS
103 Real Estate Principles and Practices for Salespersons |
MGT
250 Introduction to Federal Contracting |
|
RLS
203 Real Estate Finance and Investment |
MGT
251 Introduction to Source Selection |
| Retail
Management |
RPM
101 Introduction to Residential Property
Management |
MGT
252 Principles of Negotiations |
| MGT
165 Customer Service |
RPM
102 Maintenance for Residential Property
Management |
MGT
253 Procurement Law |
| MGT
259 Employee Training and Development |
|
MGT
254 Contract Administration |
| MKG
271 Salesmanship |
Strategic
Business Planning |
MGT
255 Cost and Price Analysis |
| MKG
273 Retail Business Management |
MGT
140 Strategic Management |
|
|
MGT
142 Organizational Development |
Companion
Courses |
| Supervisory
Management |
MGT
171 The Business Plan |
BUS
124 Business Law II |
| MGT
155 Elements of Supervision |
MGT
252 Principles of Negotiations |
ECN
104 Principles of Economics II |
| MGT
270 Stress Management in the Workplace |
BUS
124 Business Law II |
PHL
140 Introduction to Business Ethics |
| MGT
266 Conflict Management |
PHL
140 Introduction of Business Ethics |
MAT
114 Introduction to Statistics |
|
MGT
296 Emotional Intelligence in the
Workplace |
|
|
|
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Developing
A Professional Image Code
424
Letter
of Recognition
This
letter of recognition signifies the successful completion of courses
that help a student develop and project the image that is essential
in the business world.
| Select
6 credits from the following:
|
|
| Competency
Upgrade/Refresher:
|
|
|
MGT
101 Introduction to Business
|
3 |
|
MGT
155 Elements of Supervision
|
3 |
|
PHL
140 Introduction to Business Ethics
|
3 |
| Verbal
and Written Communication:
|
|
|
SPH
101 Introduction to Speech Communication |
3 |
|
EGL
132 Composition II: Writing
for Business |
3 |
| Select
5 credits from the following:
|
|
| Mental
Attitude:
|
|
|
CAP
131 Career Assessment and Planning
|
3 |
| Physical
Fitness and Appearance:
|
|
|
PED
103 Lifetime Fitness and Leisure Activities
|
2 |
|
NTR
101 Introductory Nutrition
|
3 |
|
MGT
150 Developing a Professional Image
|
1 |
|
|
| Total
Required for Letter of
Recognition |
11 Credits
|
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General
Management Code
419
Certificate
Students
completing the General Management Certificate have received a
concentrated education in management skills and complementary
knowledge needed by managers at all levels of an organization. This
certificate can be completed online.
| MGT
101 Introduction to Business
|
3 |
| MGT
157 Small Business Management
|
3 |
| MGT
160 Principles of Management
|
3 |
| MGT
162 Financial Planning and Investments
|
3 |
| MKG
251 Introduction to Marketing
|
3 |
| Electives
- Choose 3 credits from the following: |
3 |
|
ACC
103-105, BUS 124, CAP 131, HSM
151, HSM 155-156, HSM 162-163, MGT
150, MGT 165, MGT 250-255, MGT
258-259, MGT 291-293, MKG 271, MKG
273, MKG 277, PHL 140, SPH
101, RLS 103 |
|
| ECN
103 Principles of Economics I
|
3 |
| EGL
101 Composition I: Expository Writing
|
3 |
| CIS
101 Computer Literacy
|
3 |
| MAT
112 or higher
|
3 |
| Total
Required for Certificate
|
30 Credits
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Entrepreneurship
Management
Students
earning the Entrepreneurship Management certificate have learned
certain basic skills that every aspiring entrepreneur needs to know.
The certificate provides the information that will help students
assess entrepreneurial opportunities. Students earning the Letter of
Recognition in Entrepreneurship Management have learned the most
fundamental entrepreneurial skills that will help them understand
the nature of entrepreneurship. All management course work for the
certificate and letter of recognition may be completed online.
Entrepreneurship
Management Code
441
Certificate
| MGT
101 Introduction to Business
|
3 |
| MGT
140 Strategic Management
|
3 |
| MGT
157 Small Business Management
|
3 |
| MGT
268 Entrepreneurship
|
3 |
| ACC
101 Principles of Accounting
|
4 |
| Elective
- Choose
one course from the following:
|
3 |
|
MGT
165 Customer Service
|
|
|
MGT
252 Negotiations
|
|
|
MKG
251 Introduction to Marketing
|
|
|
BUS
122 Business Law
|
|
|
EGL
132 Composition II: Writing for Business
|
|
|
SPH
101 Introduction to Speech Communication
|
|
| Total
Required for Certificate
|
19 Credits
|
Entrepreneurship
Management Code
443
Letter
of Recognition
| MGT
101 Introduction to Business
|
3 |
| MGT
157 Small Business Management
|
3 |
| MGT
268 Entrepreneurship
|
3 |
| Total
Required for Letter
of
Recognition
|
9 Credits
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Human
Resource Management
The
certificate in Human Resource Management provides opportunities for
supervisors and HR professionals to obtain a core set of critical
human resource management skills. This certificate is appropriate
for supervisors who would like to gain a better understanding of
human resource management as well as for HR professionals who
recognize the need to enhance their understanding of this
increasingly complex field.
Human
Resource Management Code
435
Certificate
| MGT
101 Introduction to Business
|
3 |
| MGT
261 Human Resource Management
|
3 |
| MGT
258 Compensation and Benefits Management |
3 |
| MGT
259 Employee Training and Development
|
3 |
| MGT
272 Managing Workplace Diversity
|
3 |
| MGT
Elective - Choose
one course from the following:
|
3 |
|
MGT
160 Principles of Management
|
|
|
MGT
266 Conflict Management
|
|
|
MGT
270 Stress Management
|
|
|
MGT
296 Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
|
|
| Total
Required for Certificate
|
18 Credits
|
Human
Resource Management Code
436
Letter
of Recognition
| MGT
101 Introduction to Management
|
|
| MGT
261 Human Resource Management
|
|
| MGT
272 Managing Workplace Diversity
|
|
| Total
Required for Letter of
Recognition
|
9 Credits
|
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International
Management
Students
earning an International Management Certificate have strengthened
their international expertise and are better prepared to work abroad
or for foreign-owned corporations. Students earning a Letter of
Recognition in International Management have learned a core set of
critical international management skills that will help them
understand management in a global economy. All management course
work for the certificate and letter of recognition may be completed
online.
International
Management Code
442
Certificate
| MGT
101 Introduction to Business
|
3 |
| MGT
140 Strategic Management
|
3 |
| MGT
263 International Management
|
3 |
| MGT
296 Emotional Intelligence
in
the Workplace
|
3 |
| MKG
263 International Marketing
|
3 |
| Elective
- Choose
one course from the following:
|
3 |
|
ECN
103 Principles of Economics
|
|
|
ACC
100 Fundamentals of Accounting
|
|
|
SPH
123 Intercultural Communication
|
|
|
SOC
209 The Sociology of Minorities
|
|
|
GEO
109 World Regional Geography
|
|
|
HST
137 The World in the Twentieth Century
|
|
| Total
Required for Certificate
|
18 Credits
|
International
Management Code
444
Letter
of Recognition
| MGT
101 Introduction to Business
|
3 |
| MGT
140 Strategic Management
|
3 |
| MGT
263 International Management
|
3 |
| Total
Required for Letter of
Recognition
|
9 Credits
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Programs
of Study
Public
Sector Management
The
certificate in Public Administration is essential for individuals
who are working or plan to work in federal, state, or local
governments. Students completing the certificate will have an
understanding of good management practices and how they apply to the
administration of public offices and programs. The Public
Administration Letter of Recognition provides students with a
foundation in basic public administration management.
Public
Administration Code
417
Certificate
| MGT
190 Introduction to
Public
Administration
|
3 |
| MGT
196 Managing in the Public Sector
|
3 |
| MGT
101 Introduction to Business
|
3 |
| MGT
140 Strategic Management
|
3 |
| ACC
103 Accounting for Managers OR
|
|
|
ACC
101 Principles of Accounting
|
3-4 |
| Elective
- Choose
one course from the following:
|
3 |
|
ECN
103, EGL 132, MGT 142, PHL
140, POS 101, SPH 101
|
|
| EGL
101 Composition I: Expository Writing
|
3 |
|
|
| Total
Required for Certificate
|
21-22 Credits
|
Public
Administration Code
418
Letter
of Recognition
| MGT
190 Introduction to Public Administration
|
3 |
| MGT
196 Managing in the Public Sector
|
3 |
| MGT
101 Introduction to Business
|
3 |
| Total
Required for Letter
of
Recognition
|
9 Credits
|
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Purchasing
and Contracting
The
Purchasing and Contracting Certificate was developed in response to
the requirements of federal, state and local governments and private
industry for a highly trained professional workforce. This
certificate enables students to pursue advanced knowledge and
degrees in the procurement field. Individuals who wish to continue
their education may apply the credits earned in the certificate
toward the A.A.S. degree in business management. For more
information about the Purchasing and Contracting Program, call
301-322-0696.
Purchasing
and Contracting Code
428
Certificate
| MGT
250 Introduction to Federal Contracting
|
3 |
| MGT
251 Introduction to Source Selection
|
3 |
| MGT
252 Principles of Negotiation
|
3 |
| MGT
253 Procurement Law
|
3 |
| MGT
254 Contract Administration
|
3 |
| MGT
255 Cost and Price Analysis
|
3 |
| Electives
-
Choose
two courses from the following:
|
6 |
|
MGT
101, MGT 165, MGT 261, MGT 265, MGT
266,
CIS 101, EGL 132
|
|
| Total
Required for Certificate
|
24 Credits
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Real
Estate
This
Letter of Recognition provides students with the knowledge necessary
to take the real estate salesperson licensing examination and also
the ability to analyze potential real estate investments. Students
passing the Real Estate Principles and Practices course (RLS 103)
may apply to take the Maryland Real Estate Salesperson Licensing
Examination. RLS 103 is 60 classroom hours in length. The Real
Estate Finance and Investment course (RLS 203) includes cash-flow
forecasting, financing, tax implications and timing of property
disposal as related to investing in real estate. RLS 203 is 45
classroom hours in length. Credits earned for the Real Estate Letter
of Recognition may be applied as electives to the Business
Management Associate of Applied Science degree program. For
questions or more information, call 301-322-0696.
Real
Estate Code
495
Letter
of Recognition
| RLS
103 Real Estate Principles and Practices
for
Salespersons
|
4 |
| RLS
203 Real Estate Finance and Investment
|
3 |
| Total
Required for
Letter
of Recognition
|
7 credits
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