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

COMM 218Interpersonal Communication

3

EC 115Outline of Economics

4

PBM 101AEntrepreneurship Lab I

1

taken twice for 2 credits total

PBM 101BEntrepreneurship Lab II

2

taken twice for 4 credits total

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

SPN 214Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

4

and

SPN 215Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

4

Electives

8

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

Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.

Total Credit Hours: 91