Business AA: 006

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This curriculum is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college and major in general business, or a more specialized field of business such as finance, accounting, international business, marketing, or management. It also provides a solid foundation for students planning to major in economics or pre-law. Completion of all requirements for this curriculum will lead to the award of the AA degree in business. Note: Many credits earned in the management certificate requirements may not be applied toward an AA in business. Students should seek advice from a counselor.

Business students may be eligible for the Macklin Business Institute scholars program, a competitive honors program which includes seminars, special honors courses, mentoring, the possibility of an internship, and a scholarship. Students potentially interested in this program should take ECON 201 , ECON 202 , or ACCT 222 in the sophomore year. For more information on this program see this catalog, the Montgomery College website, or a counselor.

General Education Course Selections

Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

First Semester

BSAD 101 - Introduction to Business 3 semester hours
CMAP 120 - Introduction to Computer Applications 3 semester hours
OR
CMSC 110 - Computer Concepts 3 semester hours
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF) †
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **

Second Semester

BSAD 210 - Statistics for Business and Economics 3 semester hours
OR
MATH 117 - Elements of Statistics 3 semester hours
COMM 108 - Foundations of Human Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
OR
COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Arts distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD)
Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

Third Semester

ACCT 221 - Accounting I 4 semester hours
ECON 201 - Principles of Economics I 3 semester hours (BSSD)
MGMT 201 - Business Law 3 semester hours
OR
Elective 3 semester hours ††
Humanities distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD) ‡

Fourth Semester

ACCT 222 - Accounting II 4 semester hours
ECON 202 - Principles of Economics II 3 semester hours
Arts/Humanities distribution (ARTD/HUMD) or health course (HLTH) 3 semester hours (GEIR) ‡
Natural sciences distribution 3 semester hours (NSND)
Elective 3 semester hours ††

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective. Please consult an advisor or transfer institution for assistance with course selection.

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

† Many, but not all four year institutions require MATH 150 or MATH 181 as a Math foundation. Students should consult with an advisor regarding the requirements of transfer institutions.

†† Students should consult an advisor regarding the requirements of transfer institutions. For some institutions, MGMT 201 may be appropriate, for others (e.g. The Smith School at the University Maryland) another course will be more appropriate. If necessary use as needed to fill the 60 credit requirement.

‡ Students must complete one Global or Cultural Perspectives designated course as part of their General Education Program to graduate.

Program Outline / Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF) †

Distribution Courses

ECON 201 - Principles of Economics I 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
Arts distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD)
Humanities distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD) ‡
Natural sciences distribution without lab 3 semester hours ((NSND)
Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

General Education Institutional Requirements

COMM 108 - Foundations of Human Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
OR
COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
General Education Arts/Humanities distribution (ARTD/HUMD) or health course (HLTH) 3 semester hours (GEIR) ‡

Program requirements

ACCT 221 - Accounting I 4 semester hours
ACCT 222 - Accounting II 4 semester hours
BSAD 101 - Introduction to Business 3 semester hours
BSAD 210 - Statistics for Business and Economics 3 semester hours
OR
MATH 117 - Elements of Statistics 3 semester hours
ECON 202 - Principles of Economics II 3 semester hours
CMAP 120 - Introduction to Computer Applications 3 semester hours
OR
CMSC 110 - Computer Concepts 3 semester hours
MGMT 201 - Business Law 3 semester hours
OR
Elective 3 semester hours ††
Elective 3 semester hours ††

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective. Please consult an advisor or transfer institution for assistance with course selection.

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

† Many, but not all four year institutions require MATH 150 or MATH 181 as a Math foundation. Students should consult with an advisor regarding the requirements of transfer institutions.

‡ Students must complete one Global or Cultural Perspectives designated course as part of their General Education Program to graduate.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Interpret and evaluate financial information to assist business decision making.
Apply economic principles to business decision making.
Apply basic ethical principles to businesses practices.
Use appropriate analytical and statistical tools and technology to support business practices.