General Business INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM INFORMATION 2015 2016 866.Macomb1 (866.622.6621) www.macomb.edu
General Business CREDENTIAL Associate of Business Administration TITLE PROGRAM OPTIONS CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED General Business 62 NOTES Designed for transferring into a Bachelor of Business Administration program or entry into the field of Business. Certificate General Business 36 37 Designed for entry level positions or furthering one s career. Skill Specific Certificate Skill Specific Certificate General Business Global Supply Chain Management General Business International Business 17 Designed for entry level positions or furthering one s career. 12 Designed for entry level positions or furthering one s career. CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT TITLE NAME Phone E MAIL LOCATION Professor Patrick Greek 586.286.2253 greekp@macomb.edu Center Campus Professor Robert James 586.498.4012 jamesr@macomb.edu South Campus Program Description: The General Business program is designed to allow students the widest possible latitude in choosing business courses. Seven common core and one required business courses provide basic knowledge and skills. In addition, students must select a minimum of 9 semester hours in business electives enabling students to tailor a business program to their educational needs. This program is compatible with many bachelor degree programs offered through local colleges and universities; see an academic advisor or counselor for full details. Refer to Degree & Certification section online. The Skill Specific Certificate in General Business International Business is designed for students who desire to pursue a career in international business and to enhance their knowledge of global business practices. This program provides comprehensive knowledge of international business practices, marketing, supply chain management, and global entrepreneurship. Emphasis is also placed on the study of culture, economic, social, and political aspects affecting global business operations. Career Opportunities: General Business Associate of Business Administration: Job titles such as Business Operations Specialist, Management and Manager are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org. General Business Certificate: Job titles such as Business Operations Specialist, Management and Manager are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org. General Business International Business Skill Specific Certificate: Job titles such as Business Operations Specialist, Management and Manager are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org. Transfer Pathways: Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers. 8 Transfer Resource Guide 1
ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN GENERAL BUSINESS Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 62 credit hours) SUGGESTED SEQUENCE BASED ON FULL TIME ENROLLMENT. MAY ALSO BE COMPLETED BASED ON PART TIME ENROLLMENT. CORE COURSES: COMMON DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN GENERAL BUSINESS COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE SEMESTER 1 BUSN 1010 Business Enterprise 3.0 ITCS 1010 Computer & Information Processing Principles 4.0 Group II Course Any ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, GEOL, MATH, NATS, PHSA, PHYS Group I Course: ENGL 1180 ENGL 1210 Communications 1 Composition 1 CREDIT HOURS 2.0 4.0 Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better SEMESTER 2 MGMT 1010 Principles of Management 3.0 MKTG 1010 Principles of Marketing 3.0 BCOM 2050 Business Communications 4.0 Group III Course: ECON 1160 Principles of Economics 1 3.0 Group V Course Any PHED Wellness course 2000 or above 2.0 3.0 SEMESTER 3 BLAW 1080 Business Law 1 4.0 BUSN 2060 Corporate Responsibility 3.0 ACCT 1050 ACCT 1070 ACCT 1080 Group IV Course Financial Record Keeping Accounting for Entrepreneurs Principles of Accounting 1 Any ARAB, ARTT, CHIN, ENGL 2### (CREATIVE WRITING OR LITERATURE ONLY), FREN, GRMN, HUMN, ITAL, INTL 2000, INTL 2300, MUSC, PHIL, & SPAN 3.0 4.0 3.0 4.0 3.0 4.0 SEMESTER 4 Electives Chosen with assistance from counselor or academic advisor 7.0 8.0 And an additional 9 credit hours must be selected from courses with the following alpha codes: ACCT, BCOM, BLAW, BUSN, FINC, 9.0 MGMT, MKTG; any Information Technology course beginning with IT including ITAP, ITBS, ITCS, ITIA, ITML, ITNC, ITNT, ITOS, ITWP. NOTES: A minimum of 18 credit hours of Arts & Sciences courses (Groups I V) are needed as well as a minimum of 62 total credit hours for the associate degree. Arts & Sciences Group I V can be taken in any semester. It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor, advisor or faculty/department coordinator to plan your schedule. Elective courses should be selected so they fit with a student s transfer destination, career goals, and/ or certificate requirements. Students should contact a counselor or academic advisor when planning elective coursework. 2
CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL BUSINESS Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours) REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL BUSINESS COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE SEMESTER 1 CREDIT HOURS BUSN 1010 Business Enterprise 3.0 ACCT 1050 ACCT 1070 ACCT 1080 Financial Record Keeping Accounting for Entrepreneurs Principles of Accounting 1 3.0 4.0 ITCS 1010 Computer & Information Processing Principles 4.0 SEMESTER 2 MGMT 1010 Principles of Management 3.0 MKTG 1010 Principles of Marketing 3.0 BLAW 1080 Business Law 1 4.0 SEMESTER 3 BCOM 2050 Business Communications 4.0 BUSN 2060 Corporate Responsibility 3.0 And an additional 9 credit hours must be selected from courses with the following alpha codes: ACCT, BCOM, BLAW, BUSN, FINC, MGMT, MKTG; any Information Technology course beginning with IT including ITAP, ITBS, ITCS, ITIA, ITML, ITNC, ITNT, ITOS, ITWP. 9.0 Gainful Employment Disclosure: http://www.macomb.edu/ge/genbusct/ See page 21 for Gainful Employment Information SKILL SPECIFIC CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL BUSINESS GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 17 credit hours) REQUIREMENTS FOR SKILL SPECIFIC CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL BUSINESS GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE BUSN 1060 Fundamentals of Global Logistics 3.0 BUSN 2030 Global Purchasing & Supply Chain Management 3.0 BUSN 2100 International Business 3.0 BUSN 1660 Business Negotiations 3.0 MKTG 1010 Principles of Marketing 3.0 And 1 one of the following courses: INTL 2000 Introduction to Latin America 4.0 INTL 2010 Introduction to Russia & Eastern Europe 4.0 INTL 2300 Introduction to Japan 4.0 INTL 2500 Introduction to Chinese Civilization 4.0 INTL 2700 Introduction to Africa 4.0 CREDIT HOURS 3
SKILL SPECIFIC CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 12 credit hours) REQUIREMENTS FOR SKILL SPECIFIC CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE CREDIT HOURS SEMESTER 1 BUSN 2000 Global Entrepreneurship 3.0 BUSN 2030 Global Purchasing & Supply Chain Management 3.0 BUSN 2100 International Business 3.0 MKTG 2150 Global Marketing 3.0 4
Associate of Business Administration (ABA) Degree The Associate of Business Administration (ABA) degree is intended to provide a basic foundation for transfer to a Bachelor of Business Administration program, or entry level positions in the business field. Requirements Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 AND Minimum 15 semester hours of credit earned at Macomb Minimum 62 semester hours of credit Part A Minimum 18 semester hours of credit in Arts and Sciences courses numbered 1000 or above (see table) Part B Completion of the Business Administration Common Core Requirements (see table) Completion of the requirements for the specific business program selected Part C Completion of elective courses if required in the program See Academic Placement Procedures for information on course placement in chemistry, English, English for Academic Purposes, mathematics, and reading. Arts and Sciences Courses Required for the Associate of Business Administration (ABA) Degree Part A: Arts and Sciences Group Concentrations for Associate of Business Administration Degree Requirements GROUP GROUP AREA/COURSES INCLUDE MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 18 SEMESTER HOURS I.A. ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210 1 Course I.B. Other English Composition, Reading, or Speech See Note II. III. IV. Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Physics Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, INTL 2010, INTL 2500, INTL 2700, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science Art, Creative Writing, Foreign Language, Humanities, INTL 2000, INTL 2300, INTL 2800, Literature, Music, Philosophy 1 Course 1 Course 1 Course V. PHED Wellness courses 2000 or above 1 Course Part B: Associate of Business Administration Common Core Requirements COURSE COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS ITCS 1010 Computer & Information Processing Principles 4 BUSN 1010 Business Enterprise 3 BLAW 1080 Business Law 1 4 BCOM 2050 Business Communications 4 AND ACCT 1050 Financial Record Keeping 4 OR ACCT 1070 Accounting for Entrepreneurs 3 OR 5
ACCT 1080 Principles of Accounting 1 4 AND MGMT 1010 Principles of Management 3 MKTG 1010 Principles of Marketing 3 24 25 Students selecting an ABA degree in Accounting Business Management Entrepreneurship Innovation Entrepreneurship Small Business Finance General Business Hospitality Management Legal Assistant Marketing Project Management must take ACCT 1080 ACCT 1050 or ACCT 1070 or ACCT 1080 ACCT 1070 or ACCT 1080 ACCT 1050 or ACCT 1070 or ACCT 1080 ACCT 1080 ACCT 1050 or ACCT 1070 or ACCT 1080 ACCT 1050 or ACCT 1070 or ACCT 1080 ACCT 1070 or ACCT 1080 ACCT 1070 or ACCT 1080 ACCT 1050 or ACCT 1070 or ACCT 1080 Restaurant Management ACCT 1050 or ACCT 1080 Note: If students take one course from each of Groups I.A, II, III, IV, and V and still have taken less than the minimum of 18 semester hours of Arts and Sciences courses required for the ABA degree, they may elect additional hours from Groups I.B, II, III, IV, or V to satisfy minimum degree requirements. 6
Course Descriptions ACCT 1050 Financial Record Keeping 4.00 credit hours (formerly ACC 105) This course is not recommended for accounting majors or transfer students. This course will provide a procedural and practical approach to maintaining accounting records. The accounting cycle for a service company and a merchandising concern will be covered. Topics will include journals, ledgers, trial balances, financial statements, subsidiary ledgers, and payroll records. Manual and computerized accounting are used. (4 contact hrs) ACCT 1070 Accounting for Entrepreneurs 3.00 credit hours (formerly ACC 107) This course will focus on reading and understanding financial statements. Students will learn how to analyze financial statements and how financial information can be effectively used to properly plan, control operations, and to make the right business decisions. (3 contact hrs) ACCT 1080 Principles of Accounting 1 4.00 credit hours (formerly ACC 108) Introduction to accounting techniques and theories as they relate to business organizations. Transaction analysis and information processing for a service and merchandising concern. Measurement and reporting of assets, liabilities, and equity. The emphasis is on financial accounting. (4 contact hrs) BCOM 2050 Business Communications 4.00 credit hours (formerly BCO 205) BCOM 2050 focuses on developing both written and verbal communication skills required in business and industry. Students conduct primary and secondary research, analyze the results, compile findings, and compose a formal business report. They also develop effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills, understand team dynamics, and enhance presentation skills. Students create an employment package using current strategies as well as formulate a variety of business messages using the latest social media technologies. (4 contact hrs) BLAW 1080 Business Law 1 4.00 credit hours (formerly BUSN 1080) This fundamentals course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the legal and social environment of business, contracts, sales, and lease of goods. (4 contact hrs) BUSN 1010 Business Enterprise 3.00 credit hours (formerly BUS 101) A fundamentals course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of American business enterprise, an exposure to business operations (business ownership, management, finance, marketing, accounting, information management), a basis upon which to establish a realistic business related career objective, and a stepping stone to advanced business courses. (3 contact hrs) BUSN 1060 Fundamentals of Global Logistics 3.00 credit hours This course focuses on logistics and supply chain activities with emphasis placed on transportation strategies, inventory management, warehousing, facility location, material handling, reverse logistics, and the integration of channel partners. (3 contact hrs) BUSN 1240 Corporate Entrepreneurship 3.00 credit hours BUSN 1240 focuses on the importance of innovation and developing an environment of entrepreneurship within a corporation and business. Emphasis is placed on the climate and culture of an entrepreneurial organization, strategies for creating new business ventures, and strategies for transforming firms toward a more entrepreneurially focused organization. (3 contact hrs) 7
BUSN 2000 Global Entrepreneurship 3.00 credit hours This course focuses on how small companies recognize and seek out business opportunities worldwide, and explores the knowledge necessary to create a global start up, acquire sustained competitive advantage, and make global venturing decisions based on threats faced by entrepreneurs in today s global economy. (3 contact hrs) BUSN 2030 Global Purchasing & Supply Chain Management 3.00 credit hours This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts of global purchasing. Key elements in this course include managing international logistics and customs operations; indirect transactions; supplier source development issues; cultural, pre procurement and quality considerations; counter trade; methods of payment; and evaluating quotations. (3 contact hrs) BUSN 2060 Corporate Responsibility 3.00 credit hours BUSN 2060 provides students with a comprehensive overview of the roles and responsibilities of business in society. The topics covered include corporate social responsibility, legal and regulatory compliance, corporate governance, business ethics, and stakeholder relationships. (3 contact hrs) BUSN 2100 International Business 3.00 credit hours (formerly BUS 210) An overview of international business designed to provide a global perspective on international trade. Focuses on the current international business environment, growth strategies, management issues, marketing strategies, economic and monetary issues, and regional economic integration. (3 contact hrs) ECON 1160 Principles of Economics 1 3.00 credit hours (formerly ECO 116) An introduction to basic principles of economics with an emphasis on macroeconomic theory. This course of study will include an analysis of national income, employment, and prices, and concludes with a discussion of monetary and fiscal policies. It is recommended that students should follow ECON 1160 with ECON 1170 for a more complete introduction to economics. (3 contact hrs) MGMT 1010 Principles of Management 3.00 credit hours (formerly MGT 101) An introductory course covering the traditional concepts of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, motivating, decision making and controlling, as well as more contemporary topics, including international management, entrepreneurship, cultural diversity, and managerial ethics. (3 contact hrs) MKTG 1010 Principles of Marketing 3.00 credit hours (formerly MKT 101) An overview of the full range of activities involved in marketing, including determining which consumers should be targeted, evaluating key competitors, and using information technology to effectively price, promote, distribute, and design quality products and services. (3 contact hrs) INTL 2000 Introduction to Latin America 4.00 credit hours (Humanities credit) This multidisciplinary course will draw on the arts, humanities, social science, history, and geography to examine significant questions using Latin America as the basis. These questions relate to the encounter of cultures, of forging community, notions of rights, revolution, and dependence and change in a globalizing world. The course will also explore an understanding of the roots of Latin America civilization with its ethnic diversity, including a profile on the Latin Americans descendants in the United States and an analysis of the role of military and US policies toward Latin America, the impact of the external debt, free trade agreements and their effects on the environment. (4 contact hrs) INTL 2010 Introduction to Russia & Eastern Europe 4.00 credit hours (formerly INTL 2913) (Social Science credit) This course introduces students to the geography, history, economics, politics, and arts of Russia and Eastern Europe. This interdisciplinary introduction will help students better understand the values and experiences of other peoples as the world becomes a global community. (4 contact hrs) 8
INTL 2300 Introduction to Japan 4.00 credit hours (formerly INTL 2911) (Humanities credit) This course draws on the arts, humanities, social science, history, and geography of Japan. This course discusses the encounter of cultures, centrality of family, veneration of nature, synthesis of foreign ideas, and Japan s role in the global community. (4 contact hrs) INTL 2500 Introduction to Chinese Civilization 4.00 credit hours (formerly INTL 2912) (Social Science credit) This multidisciplinary course will draw on geography, history, the social sciences, literature, and art to examine the evolution of traditional Chinese civilization from its prehistoric beginnings until 1600. This course will survey the environmental, political, social, economic, scientific, intellectual, religious, and cultural factors that contributed to the development of traditional Chinese civilization and the subsequent impact of that civilization on the world. (4 contact hrs) INTL 2700 Introduction to Africa 4.00 credit hours (Social Science credit) Drawing on the social sciences, this multidisciplinary course examines the forces that have shaped African civilization. The course explores Africa s cultural and historical legacy outside of the Eurocentric parameter. General themes include the continent s geography, anthropology, religion, and art. The impacts that the Atlantic slave trade, European colonization, industrialization, and independence movements had on the Africa s political, economic, and social growth are also examined. (4 contact hrs) ITCS 1010 Computer & Information Processing Principles 4.00 credit hours (formerly CIS 101) ITCS 1010 introduces Information Technology concepts and methods that knowledge workers use to organize and manage information resources. Computer concept topic areas include up to date information about hardware, software, the Internet, telecommunications and network systems, databases, commerce and transaction processing, and information and decision support systems. Students develop or enhance basic skills in using computer applications software (word processing, database management systems, spreadsheet, and presentation packages) to effectively communicate for the benefit of an organization. Methods of instruction include lecture and lab. (4 contact hrs) MGMT 1010 Principles of Management 3.00 credit hours (formerly MGT 101) An introductory course covering the traditional concepts of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, motivating, decision making and controlling, as well as more contemporary topics, including international management, entrepreneurship, cultural diversity, and managerial ethics. (3 contact hrs) MKTG 1010 Principles of Marketing 3.00 credit hours (formerly MKT 101) An overview of the full range of activities involved in marketing, including determining which consumers should be targeted, evaluating key competitors, and using information technology to effectively price, promote, distribute, and design quality products and services. (3 contact hrs) 9