
Effective Fall 2020
- School of Business, Arts & Sciences
- Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
- More Information about Business Management

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).
Special Equipment Needs
Students must have access to a computer with consistent Internet access. Technical requirements are as follows:
- (Windows 10 or higher recommended)
- Intel Core i5 or i7 (generation 10 or higher) processor (recommended)
- 8+ GB RAM (recommended)
- 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended)
- Webcam and microphone required
- Internet Connection (cable or DSL highly recommended)
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance)
- *Chromebooks and other devices running ChromeOS are prohibited.
Remediation Strategies
All incoming students must meet placement requirements in math. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in the College Catalog (see https://www.pct.edu/catalog/admissions-policy).
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
A graduate of this major should be able to:- explain how managers perform the basic functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within an organizational setting.
- discuss the international arena and its current role and impact on business.
- analyze basic accounting methods and financial analysis and their business applications.
- utilize human relations/human resource management skills, and ethical and legal concepts in a business organizational setting.
- identify the broad functions of marketing and their applications to business.
Curriculum
First Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
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FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 | .50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
CSC124 | Information, Technology & Society | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
MGT105 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
MTH113 | Business Mathematics | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
or | |||||||
MTH157 | Business Statistics | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
FIT | Fitness & Wellness Elective | 1 | S | FIT | |||
TOTAL CREDITS | 14 | ||||||
Second Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
MIS211 | Business Computer Applications Using Spreadsheet | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
ENL201 | Technical & Professional Communication | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
MGT115 | Principles of Management | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
MKT240 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
SPC | Speech Elective | 3 | S | SPC | |||
OEA | Open Elective | 3 | S | OEA | |||
TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | ||||||
Third Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
ACC113 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
ECO111 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
MGT248 | Supervision & Human Relations | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
or | |||||||
HRM300 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
MGT301 | Business Law I | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
SBM | Specified Business Management Elective | 3 | M | SBM | |||
TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
Fourth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
ACC123 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
FIN305 | Fundamentals of Financial Planning | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
or | |||||||
FIN350 | Finance | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
MGT216 | International Business | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
SBM | Specified Business Management Elective | 3 | M | SBM | |||
SCI | Science Elective | 3 | S | SCI | |||
TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Specified Business Management Electives include any ACC, FIN, HRM, MGT, MKT, MIS or any adviser approved courses at the 200 level or higher.
Accreditation
The Accounting and Business programs have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).