Business Management (BO)

The Business Management curriculum offers students the skills needed to prepare for a career in management-related fields. Students develop skills in effective decision making, problem solving, organizing and planning.

Career Opportunities

Entry-level management trainee positions in manufacturing, retailing, banking, insurance, marketing, and government.

Recommended High School Subjects

Students should complete English and mathematics courses (including algebra).

Remediation Strategies

All students entering the major are tested for English, reading, and mathematics deficiencies. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies during their first semester.

Transfer Procedures

This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.

Program Goals

• plan, organize, lead, and control within an organizational setting.
• understand the application of laws and the legal system to the business environment.
• communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• recognize the importance of business ethics and social responsibility to business operations.
• understand the international arena and its current role and impact on business.
• understand basic accounting methods and their business applications.
• utilize human relations/human resource management skills and abilities in a business organizational setting.
• identify and understand the basics of computer hardware/software and their applications to business functions.
• utilize financial analysis within a business environment.
• identify the broad functions of marketing and their applications to business.

Curriculum

Specified Business Management Electives include any ACC, FIN, HRM, MGT, MKT, MIS or any adviser approved courses at the 200 level or higher.

Accreditation

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)