Majors and Programs A.A. Degree





					Degree Majors and Programs — A.A. Degree


		Business Administration Division Accounting The associate of arts program in accounting is designed to prepare students for careers in the fields of accounting and financial administration. In addition to the general education requirements, the following courses are required and should be taken in the indicated year: FIRST YEAR Credits Accounting 121-122 Introduction to Accounting 3-3 Business Administration 112 Introduction to Business 3 Admission to the Office Systems Program is suspended until further notice Computer Info. Systems 101 Business Software Applications 3 Mathematics 140 or 143 College Algebra with Applications or Precalculus Algebra 4 and one of the following: Mathematics 232* Calculus for Business and Social Sciences Mathematics 235* Introductory Statistics with Applications 4 SECOND YEAR Accounting 221-222 Intermediate Accounting 3-3 Accounting 253 Tax Accounting 3 Accounting 440 Cost Accounting 3 Business Administration 224 Business Communication 3 Business Administration 251* Business Law 3 Computer Info. Systems 210 Business Information Systems 3 Economics 221* Introduction to Macro-Economics 3 Economics 222* Introduction to Micro-Economics 3 Partially fulfills the general education requirements Business Management* The associate of arts degree program in Business Management is designed to prepare the student for a career in management or small business ownership. It will help the student understand how businesses are operated and financed. The functions of marketing, selling, accounting, and advertising are considered. A graduate of this curriculum will be prepared to enter a variety of business positions. In addition to the general education requirements, the following courses are required and should be taken in the year indicated. FIRST YEAR Credits Accounting 121-122 Introduction to Accounting 3-3 Business Administration 112 Introduction to Business 3 Business Administration 241 Principles of Management 3 Mathematics 140 or 143* or Precalculus Algebra College Algebra With Applications 4 and one of the following: Mathematics 235* Introduction to Statistics with Applications Mathematics 232* Calculus for Business and Social Sciences 4 SECOND YEAR Business Administration 213 Small Business Management 3 Business Administration 224 Business Communication 3 Business Administration 231 Principles of Marketing 3 Business Administration 234 Advertising and Promotional Strategy 3 Business Administration 242 Personnel Management 3 Business Administration 251* Business Law 3 Computer Info. Systems 210 Business Information Systems 3 Economics 221* Introduction to Macro-Economics 3 Economics 222* Introduction to Micro-Economics 3 Partially fulfills the general education requirements. Computer Information Systems* The associate of arts degree program in Computer Information Systems is designed to 1) train students for professional careers in data processing and information systems, 2) prepare students for advanced study, 3) provide opportunities for students in other areas of study which relate to data processing, and 4) meet the computer information systems needs of the University and the community. In addition to the general education requirements, the following courses are required: A. Required Courses in Computer Information Systems : Credits Computer Info. Systems 101 Business Software Applications 3 Computer Info. Systems 121 Data Management Concepts 3 Computer Info. Systems 210 Business Information Systems 3 Computer Info. Systems 250 Introduction to Operating Systems 3 Computer Info. Systems 270 Computer Systems Development 3 Computer Info. Systems 280 Systems Development Project 3 Computer Info. Systems 300 Process Design and Evaluation 3 Computer Info. Systems 310 Advanced Business Software Applications 3 Computer Info. Systems 357 Business Information Networks 3 or Computer Info. Systems 238 Introduction to COBOL Programming 3 B. Required courses in other fields: Business Administration 112 Introduction to Business 3 Business Administration 224 Business Communication 3 Mathematics 140 or 143* College Algebra with Applications or Precalculus Algebra and one of the following 4 Mathematics 232* Calculus for Business and Social Sciences Mathematics 235* Introductory Statistics with Applications 4 Economics 222* Introduction to Micro-Economics 3 Business 251* Business Law 3 Psychology 120* General Psychology 3 Partially fulfills the general education requirements. Hotel and Restaurant Management* The associate of arts program in Hotel and Restaurant Management is designed to prepare the graduate for middle management responsibility in large establishments or for greater responsibility in smaller enterprises. Students may elect to obtain internationally recognized certificates awarded by the American Hotel and Motel Association through examination at the completion of selected HRM courses. Graduates will have the basic preparation needed for positions as stewards, purchasing agents, banquet managers, club managers, resort managers, front office managers, resident auditors, and food and beverage managers. It is offered for part-time study only. The program is also designed to serve as an intermediate step towards acquiring a baccalaureate degree. In addition to the general education requirements the following courses are required: A. Required courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management: Credits Hotel and Restaurant Management 132 Fundamentals of Tourism 2 Hotel and Restaurant Management 133 Introduction to Resort Hotel Management 2 Hotel and Restaurant Management 134 Introduction to Restaurant Management 2 Hotel and Restaurant Management 232 Hospitality Services Marketing 3 Hotel and Restaurant Management 233 Hospitality Industry Computer Systems 3 Hotel and Restaurant Management 234 Hospitality Industry Accounting 3 Hotel and Restaurant Management 242 Hospitality Industry Personnel Training Systems 3 Hotel and Restaurant Management 250 Internship 3 B. Required courses in other areas: Accounting 121-122 Introduction to Accounting 6 Business 112 Introduction to Business 3 Psychology 120* General Psychology 3 * Partially fulfills the general education requirements C. The student must choose one of the following concentrations: ROOMS DIVISION MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION Hotel and Restaurant Management 243 Front Office Management 3 Hotel and Restaurant Management 244 Housekeeping Management 3 FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCENTRATION Hotel and Restaurant Management 245 Food and Beverage Cost Control 3 Hotel and Restaurant Management 246 Bar and Beverage Management 3 Office Systems Admission to the office systems program is suspended until further notice. The associate in arts program in Office Systems is designed to give students the knowledge and skills needed for today's high technology office through a well-rounded program incorporating liberal arts, business and communication theory, tasks typically performed by high-level professional secretaries, and information processing theory and skills. Because of the steadily growing need to process information efficiently and economically, new career areas and a bright future are evolving for professional secretaries associated with the development and operation of automated systems. Graduates will be qualified for positions such as executive secretary, administrative secretary and administrative assistant. Nearly all of the credits received may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree in a related course of study. In addition to the general education requirements, the following core courses are required: FIRST YEAR Credits Business Administration 112 Introduction to Business 3 Mathematics 140 or 143* College Algebra With Applications or Precalculus Algebra 4 and one of the following: Mathematics 232* Calculus for Business and Social Sciences Mathematics 235* Introduction to Statistics 4 Office Systems 125 Keyboarding/Typewriting 2 Office Systems 127 Word Processing and Typing Applications 3 SECOND YEAR Accounting 121 Introduction to Accounting 3 Business Administration 224 Business Communications 3 Business Administration 241 Principles of Management 3 Business Administration 251* Business Law 3 Computer Info. Systems 101 Microcomputer Business Software 3 Economics 221* Introduction to Macro-Economics or Economics 222* Introduction to Micro-Economics 3 Office Systems 225 Office Technology and Procedures 3 Office Systems 226 Automated Office Systems 3 Office Systems 227 Advanced Word Processing and Typing Applications 3 Office Systems 243 Machine Transcription 3 Psychology 120* General Psychology 3 * Partially fulfills the general educaiton requirements. OFFICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Admission to the Office Information Systems Certificate program is suspended until further notice. In addition to the associate in arts degree program in Office Systems, a four-course certificate program in Office Information Systems is also offered. This program provides a foundation in computer concepts and techniques with emphasis on microcomputer applications. The requirements for this program are detailed in a program brochure that is available from the Office of the Division of Business Administration.