Practical Business Management, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete all Practical Business Management, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:

  • Create a viable business plan for a small business. 
  • Apply basic accounting, marketing, and event planning skills appropriate for a small business.
  • Communicate professionally in writing and conversations and formal presentations. 
  • Identify ethical business practices. 
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and demonstrate composure under stressful conditions.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Practical Business Management, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.

Computation

BA 215Survey of Accounting

4

Communication

PBM 110Communication for Practical Business Management

3

Human Relations

BA 285Organizational Behavior

4

Core Courses

AA 176Adobe Designer Basics

3

BA 101ABusiness Foundations

3

BA 101BBusiness Analytics

3

BA 206Principles of Management

3

BA 218Personal Finance Planning

3

BA 222Financial Management

3

BA 223Principles of Marketing

4

BA 224Human Resource Management

3

BA 226Business Law

4

BA 243Social Media Marketing

3

BA 249Retail Management

3

BA 260Entrepreneurship & Sm Business

4

BA 280BCWE Business Management

1 TO 12

or

BA 280CCWE Marketing

1 TO 12

CIS 135SAdvanced Spreadsheets

3

COMM 218Interpersonal Communication

3

EC 115Outline of Economics

4

PBM 100Oregon Employability Skills

1 TO 3

PBM 201Technology in Event Management

2

PBM 202Event Management

3

PBM 203Food, Beverage, and Crowds

3

SPN 101First Year Spanish I

4

and

SPN 102First Year Spanish II

4

or

CIS 125Intro to Software Applications

3

and

BA 291Business Process Management

4

Approved Electives

7-8

Students need to take a minimum of 4 credits of BA 280B or BA 280C Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

BA 201 is a recommended elective for all students. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about additional approved elective coursework. 

Total Credit Hours: 90