Practical Business Management, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Practical Business Management 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.

Related Instruction Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Computation

BA 215Survey of Accounting

4

Communication

PBM 110Communication for Practical Business Management

3

Human Relations

BA 285Organizational Behavior

4

Program Requirements

Required Courses

AA 176Adobe Designer Basics

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

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

or

TA 145Improvisation

3

EC 115Outline of Economics

4

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 104Spanish Agriculture/Horticulture I

4

and

SPN 105Spanish Agriculture/Horticulture II

4

or

SPN 214Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

4

and

SPN 215Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

4

Approved Electives

23

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: 90