Business Management - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - BMT)

The Business Management Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for employment, or ownership, in the business environment. This is intended to be a non-transfer degree. 

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of planning for and operating a business.
  • Explain the process of maintaining proper accounting records for a business and demonstrate the skills required to maintain such records.
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret and communicate a business' financial information.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to be successful in the business management environment.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the basic components needed in business management.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 15 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3

OR

ENG 101LComposition with Support Lab

3

 

ENG 102English Composition**

3

OR

COM 102Essentials of Communication**

3

Mathematics 3 credits

BUS 104Business Math*

3

Liberal Arts 3 credits

Technology Literacy 3 credits

*ENG 102 recommended for university transfer.

CORE CURRICULUM 30 CREDITS

BUS 109Survey of Business*

3

BUS 123Human Resource Management*

3

BUS 143Principles of Management*

3

BUS 145Principles of Marketing*

3

BUS 146Introduction to Accounting*

3

BUS 160Essential Workplace Success Skills*

3

BUS 167Business Communications*

3

BUS 183Starting a Business*

3

BUS 233The Legal Environment of Business*

3

BUS 245Seminar: Trends and Practices in Business*

3

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (15 + CREDITS) AS ELECTIVES

Choose a Cochise College Certificate Program that has a minimum of 15 credits of coursework numbered at the 100 level or above. The certificate must be approved by the Academic Dean of the Business Department.

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60 CREDITS