Business: Small Business Management (AS S0508)
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This associate's degree program prepares students for employment in business management. It covers key principles of continuous quality management, business planning, and marketing. Students complete required courses in accounting, business organization, human resources, and microcomputer applications, and can choose from recommended electives to complement their studies. The program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the business world.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program is intended to prepare students for employment following graduation. Students wishing a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Define and outline the key principles of continuous quality management.
- Describe business planning for small business.
- Develop a working knowledge of marketing terminology.
Outline:
The program requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses:
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units | |---|---|---| | BUSA | Principles of Accounting - Financial | 5 | | BUSM | Principles of Continuous Quality Improvement | 3 | | BUSM | Principles of Business | 3 | | BUSM | Human Relations in Business | 3 | | BUSM | Business Organization and Management | 3 | | BUSM | Human Resource Management | 3 | | BUSM | Small Business Management | 3 | | BUSS | Principles of Marketing | 3 | | CISB | Microcomputer Applications | 3.5 |
| Total Units | | 29.5 |
Recommended Electives:
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units | |---|---|---| | BUSM | Work Experience in Business | 1-4 | | BUSM | Special Issues in Business | 2 | | BUSS | Special Issues in Marketing | 2 | The Small Business Management faculty recommends that students complement their studies with selected elective courses chosen from the list above. Students should meet with a professor of Small Business Management to help them determine which electives would best suit their career plans.
Suggested Course Sequence:
| Term | Course | Units | |---|---|---| | Fall Term 1 | BUSM 20: Principles of Business | 3 | | Fall Term 1 | BUSM 66: Small Business Management | 3 | | Fall Term 1 | BUSS 36: Principles of Marketing | 3 | | Fall Term 1 | ENGL 1A: Freshman Composition | 4 |
| Total Units | | 13 |
| Winter Term 1 | CISB 15: Microcomputer Applications | 3.5 |
| Total Units | | 3.5 |
| Spring Term 1 | BUSM 60: Human Relations in Business | 3 | | Spring Term 1 | BUSM 61: Business Organization and Management | 3 | | Spring Term 1 | BUSM 62: Human Resource Management | 3 | | Spring Term 1 | A/AS MATH: Math Course | 3 |
| Total Units | | 12 |
| Summer Term 1 | SPCH 1A: Public Speaking | 4 |
| Total Units | | 4 |
| Fall Term 2 | BUSA 7: Principles of Accounting - Financial | 5 | | Fall Term 2 | BUSM 10: Principles of Continuous Quality Improvement | 3 | | Fall Term 2 | AA/S ARTS: Area C-1 Arts Course | 3 | | Fall Term 2 | A/AS PE: Physical Education Course | 1 |
| Total Units | | 12 |
| Winter Term 2 | AA/S HUM: Area C-2 Humanities Course | 3 |
| Total Units | | 3 |
| Spring Term 2 | AA/S LIFE: Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course | 3 | | Spring Term 2 | AA/S BEHAV: Area D-2 Elective Course | 3 | | Spring Term 2 | AA/S USHIS: Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course | 3 | | Spring Term 2 | AA/S SCNCE: Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 3 |
| Total Units | | 12 |
Other:
- Business Management Website: The program suggests visiting a business management website for more information.
The provided context does not mention anything about tuition fees, fees, costs, non EU, national fees, international fees and payment, so I cannot extract the requested data from the provided context.
-
Entry Requirements:
Home Students:
- an undergraduate degree (at least a 2:2, or equivalent) in a relevant subject Acceptable subjects include Biomedical Science, Medicine, Human Biology, Healthcare Science qualifications, or relevant equivalent experience.
- at least 12 months of relevant professional experience and/or equivalent qualifications
- Personal statements should mention any previous experience related to transfusion and/or transplantation, while not being a strict requirement.
International Students (including EU):
- The same academic requirements listed above for Home Students apply.
- overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component
- The University accepts other approved tests as substitutes for IELTS.
Further Notes:
- Applicants whose academic performance meets the requirements but need additional English language support can potentially join a pre-sessional English course. Successful completion of this course grants progression to the chosen degree program without retaking IELTS or its equivalent.