Business Administration

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1 Mount Wachusett Community College 1 Business Administration Program Competencies for BA and BAC Upon graduation from these programs students shall have demonstrated the ability to: Identify basic principles used in the business world today. Demonstrate an understanding of basic economic principles including skills necessary to read, create, and understand graphical information. Demonstrate understanding of the marketing concept and its application by profit-seeking firms of this decade. Demonstrate an understanding of how monetary and fiscal policies are used to stabilize or stimulate the US economy. Use the latest computer and electronic technology in both personal lives and professional careers. Analyze economic events necessary for recording accounting transactions that result in accurately-prepared financial statements. Apply basic management principles skills in order to obtain employment in fields related to training such that job performance will satisfactorily provide employers in the area with skills needed to meet current labor market trends. Technical Standards 1 for, BA, BAC, BUC 1 For general information about technical standards and accommodation, see Technical Standards. ( previouscatalogs/ /academicresources/academicandgradingpolicies/technicalstandards) Students entering these programs must be able to demonstrate the ability to: Comprehend textbook material at the 11th grade level. Communicate and assimilate information either in spoken, printed, signed, or computer voice format. Gather, analyze, and draw conclusions from data. Manipulate small items such as a mouse or keyboard. Read data from a computer screen. Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Business Administration Certificate (BUC) This program offers a broad array of courses, exposing students to the skills and knowledge needed for a business career. It is a great option for those who have a limited amount of time to attain an education, would like a background in business, or would like to explore business before pursuing a degree. Year 1 ACC 101 Principles Of Accounting I 3 CIS 127 Computer Technologies 3 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 MKT 142 Marketing 3 ACC 102 Principles Of Accounting II 3 MGT 210 Principles Of Management 3 MAT 126 Topics In Mathematics (or higher) 4 MGT 110 Small Business Management 3 Total : 25 See the business administration general information for program competencies and technical standards. Campus/format Click here for information on the campus/format. (

2 2 Business Administration Helpful hints Students must spend additional time outside of class completing assignments. It is not advisable for full-time students to work full-time. Transfer options For transfer options, please click here ( It is recommended that you also consult with your academic advisor. Special requirements Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations. Career options For career options, please click here. ( +administration&searchtype=occupation) Earning potential Varies according to industry. Gainful Employment Program Disclosure Information For gainful employment information, please click here. ( Business Administration Transfer Degree (BA) Start your business degree education and training at MWCC. The business transfer degree prepares you for direct transfer to colleges with MassTransfer agreements with MWCC. It is the practical degree for students with a desire to work hard and contribute to society in a business framework. A business degree is often viewed as a vocational or job-focused degree because it provides students with the practical skills and knowledge most desired in the workplace. Through courses in management, general business, liberal arts, science, accounting, and marketing, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to get that next promotion or prepare for transfer to a bachelor degree program. Check out the MWCC business degree website at Year 1 ACC 101 Principles Of Accounting I 3 CIS 127 Computer Technologies 3 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 MAT 163 Pre-Calculus (or higher) 4 MGT 210 Principles Of Management 3 ACC 102 Principles Of Accounting II 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 Health Elective (see list below) 2-4 Behavioral Social Science Elective 1 3 Humanities Elective 2 3 Year 2 BUS 211 Business Law I 3 ECO 101 Macroeconomics 3 ACC 226 Managerial Accounting I 3 MKT 142 Marketing 3 Lab Science Elective 3 4 Science Elective 3 3 SPC 113 Speech (formerly THE113) 3 ECO 102 Microeconomics 3

3 Mount Wachusett Community College 3 Humanities Elective 2 3 MGT 250 Strategic Management 3 1 Behavioral Science Elective: ANT, PSY, SOC, SSC Total : Humanities Electives: ART, ASL, DAN, ENG, FRE, HUM, MUS, PHL, SPA, SPC, THE 3 Lab Science Electives/Science Electives: BIO, BTC, CHE, EAS, EGM, NRD, PHY Health Electives BIO 101 Introduction To Nutrition (formerly NUT101) 3 BIO 103 Human Health And Disease 3 BIO 112 Biology Of Cancer 3 BIO 230 Nutrition, Health, And Sustainability 3 CHC 101 Complementary Health Care 3 CHC 102 Foundations of Yoga 3 CHC 108 Transforming Stress 3 CHC 220 Mind-Body-Spirit Connection 3 EXS 102 Principles Of Anatomy And Kinesiology 3 EXS 201 Exercise Science And Nutrition 4 PER 126 Fitness And Wellness 2 PER 127 Weight Management through Walking and Resistance Training 2 PER 130 Health, Fitness, And Wellness 3 See the business administration general information for program competencies and technical standards. Campus/format Click here for information on the campus/format. ( Helpful hints Our MWCC business faculty members are recognized for their teaching ability and impressive array of local, national, and international business credentials they bring to the classroom. Many are sought-after consultants and serve as advisory board members for corporations and non-profit organizations. They stress critical thinking. Many students spend additional time outside of class working on class projects that ultimately will enhance their resume. Transfer options For transfer options, please click here. ( It is recommended that you also consult with your academic advisor. Special requirements Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations. Career options For career options, please click here. ( +administration&searchtype=occupation) Earning potential A business degree is one of the most desired degrees because it is frequently required by employers as part of the job search process. The business degree prepares students for leadership positions on the job. Many students pursue a business degree because they want to get a job and enhance their future earning power. Salary levels vary greatly, but advanced business degree graduates are often among the highest paid.

4 4 Business Administration Business Administration Career Degree (BAC) Start your business degree education and training at MWCC. A business degree prepares you for a large variety of jobs. It is the practical degree for students with a desire to work hard and contribute to society in a business framework. A business degree is often viewed as a vocational or jobfocused degree because it provides students with the practical skills and knowledge most desired in the workplace. Through courses in management, general business, accounting, and marketing, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to get that next promotion or prepare for transfer to a bachelor degree program. Check out the MWCC business degree website at Year 1 ACC 101 Principles Of Accounting I 3 CIS 127 Computer Technologies 3 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 MGT 210 Principles Of Management 3 MAT 126 Topics In Mathematics(or higher) 4 ACC 102 Principles Of Accounting II 3 ACC 227 Computerized Accounting 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 MKT 142 Marketing 3 Restrictive Business Elective 1 3 Year 2 BUS 211 Business Law I 3 ECO 101 Macroeconomics 3 Humanities Elective 2 3 Restrictive Business Elective 1 3 MGT 110 Small Business Management 3 MGT 250 Strategic Management 3 ECO 102 Microeconomics 3 Health Elective (see list below) 2-4 Social Science Elective 3 3 Lab Science Elective Restrictive Business Electives: ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT, MKT Total : Humanities Electives: ART, ASL, DAN, ENG, FRE, HUM, MUS, PHL, SPA, SPC, THE 3 Social Science Electives: ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, SOC, SSC 4 Lab Science Electives: BIO, BTC, CHE, EAS, EGM, NRD, PHY Health Electives BIO 101 Introduction To Nutrition (formerly NUT101) 3 BIO 103 Human Health And Disease 3 BIO 112 Biology Of Cancer 3 BIO 230 Nutrition, Health, And Sustainability 3 CHC 101 Complementary Health Care 3 CHC 102 Foundations of Yoga 3 CHC 108 Transforming Stress 3 CHC 220 Mind-Body-Spirit Connection 3 EXS 102 Principles Of Anatomy And Kinesiology 3

5 Mount Wachusett Community College 5 EXS 201 Exercise Science And Nutrition 4 PER 126 Fitness And Wellness 2 PER 127 Weight Management through Walking and Resistance Training 2 PER 130 Health, Fitness, And Wellness 3 See the business administration general information for program competencies and technical standards. Campus/format Click here for information on the campus/format. ( Helpful hints Our MWCC business faculty members are recognized for their teaching ability and impressive array of local, national, and international business credentials they bring to the classroom. Many are sought-after consultants and serve as advisory board members for corporations and non-profit organizations. They stress critical thinking. Many students spend additional time outside of class working on class projects that ultimately will enhance their resume. Transfer options For transfer options, please click here. ( It is recommended that you also consult with your academic advisor. Special requirements Prior to enrolling in each course, students should ensure they meet course requirements. Many business electives are offered to meet students career goals. Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations. Career options For career options, please click here. ( +administration&searchtype=occupation) Earning potential Varies according to industry. Courses BUS 105. Business Ethics. 3. This course is designed for the student with an interest in organizational and business ethics. The focus is on how we act as individuals and how we contribute to group accountability. The class will provide each student with a framework for thinking in an ethical manner. In addition, the class will explore every-day ethical thinking. Most topics will be explored using the case study method. Although designed for the business student, this class is open to all students with an interest in exploring everyday ethical behavior on an individual and group level. Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement. BUS 108. Principles Of Real Estate. 3. This course is an introduction to real estate. Topics include property rights, principles of land ownership, sale, financing and conveyance, contracts, liens, mortgage financing, mortgages or deeds of trust, deeds, recording, settlement concepts, condominiums and cooperatives, leasing, and other property concepts. Prerequisite: RDG098, FYE101 or placement. BUS 112. Introduction To Customer Relations. 3. This course focuses on practical information that will enable both the student and practicing customer service professional to enhance, hone, and refine their service skills. The course is designed to equip individuals with the strategic necessities to effectively interact with and deal with a multitude of customer-related service issues that are an integral part of the customer service job function. Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement. BUS 113. Business Etiquette And Protocol. 3. This course prepares students to successfully enter the ever-changing workforce or to advance in their career by teaching the skills, attitudes, and behaviors demanded in today s high performance workplace. This course is intended for the worker in career transition with discrete needs for grounding in business protocol. Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement. BUS 125. Communication For Business And Industry. 3. Students are introduced to concepts relating to communicating in a diverse workplace. Emphasis is placed on nonverbal communication, the writing process, and . Students learn how to write memos and letters and communicate with customers, research and use information, develop and use graphic and visual aids. Students prepare reports and presentations; develop skills to communicate through the application and interview process. Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement.

6 6 Business Administration BUS 201. International Business. 3. Students will most likely work for a company that is either foreign owned, domestically owned but has some foreign operations, or domestically owned but is affected by the global economy. Thus, this class will prepare students to be successful and productive in their careers based upon an understanding of the basics of why companies conduct business across borders. Since even small businesses are becoming more active in the international business environment through activities such as buying and supplying components, students who are planning to start their own businesses should also be cognizant of international business. This class will also stress the importance of cultural literacy and will help students develop the type of cultural literacy that will enable them to be conversant within the global economy and international marketplaces. Prerequisite: ENG101. BUS 211. Business Law I. 3. This course covers business transactions and issues, with particular emphasis on contract law. Major topics include the nature of law and the judicial process, the concept of contract, and the law of sales. Currently emerging legal concepts will be included. The focus will be on studying the law regulating commercial activity in order to prepare students to conduct business in a dynamic world marketplace. Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement. BUS 212. Business Law II. 3. This course is a continuation of BUS211 Business Law I and introduces the student to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), a uniform set of legal principles that facilitates intrastate and interstate commercial transactions. Topics include the law of sales, leases, secured transactions, and other commercial legal topics. Particular emphasis is placed on the UCC modification of common-law contract law, with particular reference to the sale of goods and special rules governing transactions by merchants. Prerequisite: BUS211. BUS 220. The Business Of Social Change. 3. This course will explore the theory of social entrepreneurism and how social entrepreneurs create systemic social change. Through case studies and readings, students will analyze how social entrepreneurs use their management skills in business planning, marketing, and leadership to work with the for-profit, non-profit, and public sectors to achieve their goals. The course will also explore how successful social entrepreneurs use creative thinking, strong leadership, and business skills to create purposeful organizations that grow and thrive. Prerequisite: MGT110 or permission of division dean. BUS 224. Introduction To Grant Writing. 3. This course provides beginner or intermediate-level grant writers with the skills and knowledge needed to obtain public and private grants. Working with sample proposals, students will learn to create a successful grant. This will include finding funding organizations, responding to a request for proposal, planning a program, creating a budget, learning the essential elements of a grant proposal, and understanding how to partner with agencies. Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement.