Business Administration
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2008-09 Catalog
Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration is designed to provide students with the skills needed in diverse public and private organizations. The program provides the business, management and marketing skills necessary for success in entry-level positions requiring foundations of greater responsibility, authority and leadership. Students who complete the program will be viewed by potential employers as having a broad-based education necessary for today’s team-oriented and globally-competitive environment.
The Business Administration program prepares students for careers in business, as well as providing students with instructional resources for the purpose of ongoing enhancement of skills.
This program may transfer to other colleges or universities and apply toward a bachelor’s degree. Contact the ACC Counseling Office or a Faculty Advisor in Business Administration for details.
| General Education Courses (16 credit hours) |
| BUS 226 |
Business Statistics |
3 credits |
| CIS |
Must be CIS 118 or higher |
3 credits |
| CIS 161 |
Presentation Graphics |
1 credit |
| ECO 201 |
Principles of Macroeconomics OR |
3 credits |
| ECO 202 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 credits |
| ENG 121 |
English Composition I |
3 credits |
| COM 115 |
Public Speaking |
3 credits |
| Major Courses (34 credit hours) |
| ACC 121 |
Principles of Accounting I |
4 credits |
| BUS 115 |
Introduction to Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 216 |
Legal Environment of Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 217 |
Business Communications/Report Writing |
3 credits |
| FIN 101 |
Introduction to Finance |
3 credits |
| MAN 128 |
Human Relations OR |
3 credits |
| MAN 215 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 credits |
| MAN 224 |
Leadership |
3 credits |
| MAN 226 |
Principles of Management |
3 credits |
| MAR 106 |
Marketing Your Image |
3 credits |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 216 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 credits |
| Cooperative Education/Internship (1 credit hour) |
| BUS 287 |
Cooperative Education/Internship |
1 credit |
| Discipline Concentration (9 - 12 credit hours) |
| Student must choose one of the following areas of concentration: |
| General Business Concentration (9 credit hours) |
| The General Business Concentration prepares students for entry-level positions in a broad range of business occupations. It continues the students’ exposure to major areas in the business world, as well as giving the student flexibility in designing a program to fit his or her specific needs. |
| Restricted Electives (9 credit hours) |
| Student must choose 9 credit hours from the following: |
| BUS 116 |
Personal Finance |
3 credits |
| BUS 203 |
Introduction to International Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 241 |
Cultural Diversity in Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 287 |
Cooperative Education/Internship |
3 credits |
| Any course(s) with the prefixes: ACC, BTE, BUS, CIS, FIN, MAN, MAR, REE, or other with Department Chair approval 3–9 |
| Management Concentration (9 credit hours) |
| The Management Concentration prepares students for entry-level positions in business, government and
nonprofit organizations. For those who are already managers, the Concentration is designed to improve and broaden their skills by keeping abreast of the most current technological and theoretical aspects of Management |
| Restricted Electives (9 credit hours) |
| Students must take 9 credit hours from the following: |
| MAN 116 |
Principles of Supervision |
3 credits |
| MAN 200 |
Human Resource Management |
3 credits |
| MAN 201 |
Human Resource Management II |
3 credits |
| MAN 216 |
Small Business Management |
3 credits |
| MAN 240 |
Strategic Management |
3 credits |
| MAN 241 |
Project Management in Organizations |
3 credits |
| MAN 243 |
Project Management Practicum |
3 credits |
| BUS 287 |
Cooperative Education/Internship |
3 credits |
| CIS 202 |
Automated Project Management: MS Project |
3 credits |
| Marketing Concentration (9 credit hours) |
| The Marketing Concentration prepares students for entry-level positions which deal with directing the activities of the organization toward the satisfaction of consumer wants and needs. This involves an understanding of consumer behavior; promotional, sales and pricing strategies; product management; and physical distribution, all of which prepare the student for a wide variety of opportunities. |
| Restricted Electives (9 credit hours) |
| Student must take 9 credit hours from the following: |
| MAR 111 |
Principles of Sales |
3 credits |
| MAR 117 |
Principles of Retailing |
3 credits |
| MAR 126 |
Merchandising |
3 credits |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 220 |
Principles of Advertising |
3 credits |
| MAR 235 |
Consumer Behavior |
3 credits |
| MAR 249 |
Strategic Marketing |
3 credits |
| BUS 287 |
Cooperative Education/Internship |
3 credits |
| Small Business Management Concentration (9 credit hours) |
| The Small Business Management Concentration is designed to prepare those interested in a career in owning or managing a small business, as well as to enhance the skills of those already involved in entrepreneurship. The courses are designed to stimulate the entrepreneurial spirit by giving the student the knowledge and ability needed to profitably respond to the environment of the small businessperson. |
| Required Course: (3 credit hours) |
| MAN 216 |
Small Business Management |
3 credits |
| Restricted Electives: (6 credit hours) |
| Student must take 6 credit hours from the following: |
| BUS 116 |
Personal Finance |
3 credits |
| BUS 203 |
Introduction to International Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 241 |
Cultural Diversity in Business |
3 credits |
| MAR 111 |
Principles of Sales |
3 credits |
| MAR 117 |
Principles of Retailing |
3 credits |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 220 |
Principles of Advertising |
3 credits |
| BUS 287 |
Cooperative Education/Internship |
3 credits |
| Real Estate Appraisal Concentration (9 credit hours) |
| Successful completion of REE 118 and REE 119 in this concentration will satisfy the educational requirement of
the Colorado Real Estate Commission to sit for the Real Estate Appraisal Examination. |
| Required Courses (9 credit hours) |
| REE 115 |
Introduction to Real Estate |
3 credits |
| REE 118 |
Real Estate Appraisal |
4 credits |
| REE 119 |
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) |
1 credit |
| BUS 287 |
Cooperative Education Internship |
1 credit |
| Real Estate Broker Licensing Concentration (12 credit hours) |
| This certificate is designed for students who wish to complete the hours of education requirements of the Colorado Real Estate Commission for Broker Licensing. Individuals who successfully complete this course of study will be awarded an REC 33 Certificate, which will enable them to sit for the State Broker Licensing examination. |
| Required Courses |
| REE 201 |
Real Estate Broker I |
6 credits |
| REE 202 |
Real Estate Broker II |
6 credits |
| Total A.A.S. with Chosen Concentration |
60-63 credit hours |
Business Administration Certificates
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2008-09 Catalog
These certificate programs offer opportunities for students to add a wide range of business-related courses to their expertise for advancement in their jobs, to enhance skills needed in the business and/or public workforce sectors, or in endeavors involving self-employment and entrepreneurship.
Advertising Media
Certificate
This certificate is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of those interested in graphic design or marketing careers and for entrepreneurs. Marketing and advertising principles are covered with an overview of graphic design technologies and practices.
| Required Courses |
| MAR 216 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 credits |
| MAR 220 |
Principles of Advertising |
3 credits |
| ART 131 |
Design I |
3 credits |
| MGD 101 |
Introduction to Computer Graphics |
3 credits |
| MGD 103 |
Production Design |
3 credits |
| Total |
15 credit hours |
Consumer Behavior
Certificate
This certificate is for individuals who wish to obtain a better understanding of consumer actions and feeling that may influence the development of marketing strategies. Courses can be applied to the A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 216 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 credits |
| MAR 235 |
Consumer Behavior |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Contemporary Business
Certificate
For students who wish to gain a basic knowledge of today’s business environment. Courses can all be applied to the A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| BUS 115 |
Introduction to Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 216 |
Legal Environment of Business |
3 credits |
| MAN 230 |
Corporate Responsibility |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Contemporary Management
Certificate
This certificate is designed for both line and staff managers in the business and public sectors and for those who wish to learn the planning, supervision and management techniques and skills needed to improve workforce productivity. Courses can be applied to the A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses (9 credit hours) |
| MAN 116 |
Principles of Supervision |
3 credits |
| MAN 226 |
Principles of Management |
3 credits |
| MAN 240 |
Strategic Management |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Customer Service
Certificate
This certificate is for individuals who are in a business, management or marketing profession and would like to enhance their customer service skills or develop a customer service plan for their organization or business. Courses can be applied to the A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 111 |
Principles of Sales |
3 credits |
| MAR 235 |
Consumer Behavior |
3 credits |
| BUS 217 |
Business Communication/RPT Writing |
3 credits |
| Total |
12 credit hours |
Direct Marketing
Certificate
This certificate is designed for an individual already in a marketing career or an entrepreneur to understand all aspects of direct marketing from using marketing/advertising principles and basic design of direct mail pieces to gathering customer information and developing and maintaining databases.
| Required Courses |
| MAR 216 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 credits |
| MAR 220 |
Principles of Advertising |
3 credits |
| CIS 167 |
Desktop Publishing |
3 credits |
| CIS 240 |
Database Design and Development |
3 credits |
| Total |
12 credit hours |
Human Resource Management
Certificate
This certificate is designed to enhance the skills of those seeking employment that deals with a practical approach
to current issues in Human Resource Management, including laws, compensation programs and evaluation policies and procedures. These courses can be applied to the Human Resource Specialist certificate and to the A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAN 200 |
Human Resource Management I |
3 credits |
| MAN 201 |
Human Resource Management II |
3 credits |
| MAN 215 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Human Resource Specialist
Certificate
This certificate is designed for individuals pursuing careers as Human Resource Specialists in large organizations, or Human Resource Managers in smaller organizations, or those already so employed who wish to upgrade or enhance their skills. The program concentrates heavily on the connection between organizations and productivity and how these are affected by the concepts, issues and practices of contemporary Human Resource Management. Courses can be applied to an A.A.S. degree in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAR 106 |
Marketing Your Image |
3 credits |
| BUS 216 |
Legal Environment of Business |
3 credits |
| MAN 116 |
Principles of Supervision |
3 credits |
| MAN 128 |
Human Relations |
3 credits |
| MAN 200 |
Human Resource Management I |
3 credits |
| MAN 201 |
Human Resource Management II |
3 credits |
| MAN 215 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 credits |
| MAN 224 |
Leadership |
3 credits |
| MAN 226 |
Principles of Management |
3 credits |
| MAN 230 |
Corporate Responsibility |
3 credits |
| Total |
30 credit hours |
International Business
Certificate
This certificate is designed for students entering one of the fastest and most challenging segments of business today, the international market. Completion of these courses will provide a good understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of international business. Courses can be applied to the A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| BUS 115 |
Introduction to Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 203 |
Introduction to International Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 241 |
Cultural Diversity in Business |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Leadership
Certificate
This certificate will help individuals assess and develop personal leadership skills, including the increasingly
important relationship between effective leadership and the situation. Courses can be applied to the A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAN 215 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 credits |
| MAN 224 |
Leadership |
3 credits |
| MAN 230 |
Corporate Responsibility |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Management for Professional
and Technical Employees
Certificate
This certificate is designed specifically for individuals who have professional or technical expertise and are in a management position, anticipate moving into a management position, or plan on starting their own business. To qualify for this certificate individuals must:
- Have a minimum of an Associate of Applied Science degree in a technical area or three years of documented work experience in a technical area, and
- Complete the required course work at Arapahoe Community College.
| Required Courses (15 credit hours) |
| BUS 115 |
Introduction to Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 216 |
Legal Environment of Business |
3 credits |
| MAN 116 |
Principles of Supervision |
3 credits |
| MAN 128 |
Human Relations |
3 credits |
| MAN 230 |
Corporate Responsibility |
3 credits |
Restricted Electives (3-4 credit hours)
Student must select one course from the following: |
| ACC 121 |
Principles of Accounting |
4 credits |
| MAN 216 |
Small Business Management |
3 credits |
| MAR 216 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 credits |
| Total |
18-19 credit hours |
Organizational Behavior
Certificate
This certificate is for individuals whose professions require them to interact with others on a regular basis, or who are involved in any aspect of organizational development. The certificate focuses on psychological, interpersonal and behavioral dynamics. Courses can be applied to the A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAN 128 |
Human Relations |
3 credits |
| MAN 215 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 credits |
| MAN 226 |
Principles of Management |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Project Management
Certificate
This certificate is designed to enable individuals to initiate, plan, execute and control project events and to bring project events to a timely conclusion. The certificate concentrates on teaching task specialists to work cross-functionally and in ad hoc project teams. Courses can be applied to the A.A.S. degree in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAN 241 |
Project Management in Organizations |
3 credits |
| CIS 202 |
Automated Project Management - MS Project |
3 credits |
| MAN 243 |
Project Management in Action |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Real Estate Appraisal
Certificate
Successful completion of REE 118 and REE 119 in this certificate will satisfy the educational requirement of the Colorado Real Estate Commission to sit for the Real Estate Appraisal Examination.
| Required Courses |
| REE 115 |
Introduction to Real Estate |
3 credits |
| REE 118 |
Real Estate Appraisal |
4 credits |
| REE 119 |
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) |
1 credit |
| Total |
8 credit hours |
Real Estate Broker
Certificate
This certificate is designed for students who wish to complete the hours of education requirements of the Colorado Real Estate Commission for Broker Licensing. Individuals who successfully complete this course of study will be awarded an REC 33 Certificate, which will enable them to sit for the State Broker Licensing examination.
| Required Courses |
| REE 201 |
Real Estate Broker I |
6 credits |
| REE 202 |
Real Estate Broker II |
6 credits |
| Total |
12 credit hours |
Sales Management
Certificate
For individuals who are interested in the sales profession as a career, or who are already in the sales profession and wish to enhance their knowledge about this increasingly important segment of American business. Courses can be applied to the A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAR 111 |
Principles of Sales |
3 credits |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 216 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Sales Management II
Certificate
For individuals who are interested in the sales profession as a career in sales and/or sales management. This certificate offers individuals a more comprehensive background in sales and/or sales management. Courses can be applied to the A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAN 226 |
Principles of Management |
3 credits |
| MAR 111 |
Principles of Sales |
3 credits |
| MAR 216 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 credits |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 245 |
Sales Management |
3 credits |
| MAR 235 |
Consumer Behavior |
3 credits |
| Total |
18 credit hours |
Small Business Management
Certificate
This certificate is designed for those who are interested in the entrepreneurial aspect of the business environment and want to develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand and function profitably in the small business environment. The certificate is designed to give the student the basic tools he or she will need for immediate use and the courses required can also be applied to the Small Business Option of the A.A.S. degree in Business Administration.
| Required Courses (27 credit hours) |
| ACC 235 |
Computerized Accounting for Small Businesses |
3 credits |
| BUS 216 |
Legal Environment of Business |
3 credits |
| BUS 217 |
Business Communications |
3 credits |
| CIS |
Must be CIS 118 or higher |
3 credits |
| MAN 216 |
Small Business Management |
3 credits |
| MAN 230 |
Corporate Responsibility |
3 credits |
| MAR 111 |
Principles of Sales |
3 credits |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
Restricted Electives (3 credit hours)
Student must select one course from the following: |
| MAN 116 |
Principles of Supervision |
3 credits |
| MAR 117 |
Principles of Retailing |
3 credits |
| MAR 220 |
Principles of Advertising |
3 credits |
| COM 115 |
Public Speaking |
3 credits |
| Total |
30 credit hours |
Small Business Marketing and Sales
Certificate
This certificate is designed for individuals who wish to enhance their skills utilizing customer service skills, marketing and advertising principles in small business marketing. Courses can be applied to the A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses (12 credit hours) |
| MAR 111 |
Principles of Sales |
3 credits |
| MAR 160 |
Customer Service |
3 credits |
| MAR 216 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 credits |
| MAR 220 |
Principles of Advertising |
3 credits |
Restricted Electives (3 credit hours)
Student must select one course from the following: |
| MAR 117 |
Principles of Retailing |
3 credits |
| MAR 217 |
E-Commerce Marketing |
3 credits |
| MAR 249 |
Strategic Marketing |
3 credits |
| Total |
15 credit hours |
Supervision
Certificate
This certificate is designed for individuals who wish to enhance their skills in the supervision of people at the front line of management. The course work required for this certificate is especially suited both to those already in a supervisory position and also to those anticipating moving into a supervisory position. Courses can be applied to the A.A.S. in Business Administration.
| Required Courses |
| MAN 116 |
Principles of Supervision |
3 credits |
| MAN 128 |
Human Relations |
3 credits |
| MAN 226 |
Principles of Management |
3 credits |
| Total |
9 credit hours |
Web-Based Design/Marketing
Certificate
This certificate is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals interested in business careers or entrepreneurs. Marketing, advertising principles and design principles are applied with a basic understanding of developing and maintaining a Web site.
| Required Courses |
| MAR 117 |
Principles of Retailing |
3 credits |
| MAR 217 |
E-Commerece Marketing |
3 credits |
| CIS 130 |
Introduction to the Internet |
1 credit |
| MGD 141 |
Web Design I |
3 credits |
| Total |
10 credit hours |
Course Descriptions
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