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Business Management with a Specialization in Administrative Support
Purpose
With the constant development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a demand for qualified personnel to assist in this economic growth. The program leading to an Associate in Applied Science Degree with a major in Business Management with a Specialization in Administrative Support is designed for persons who seek employment immediately upon completion of the program.
Those individuals seeking a job in a business and those seeking promotion will benefit from the program. The required courses in this program are offered on a rotating basis during evening hours, providing flexibility for individuals unable to attend day classes.
Admission Requirements
Students who meet the admission requirements to the College are eligible for enrollment into the program. Students are expected to be proficient in basic English, mathematics and reading. Appropriate developmental courses are available for those who need to improve proficiency in these areas.
Students enrolled in developmental courses beyond the first semester should anticipate enrolling in summer session classes to complete the required courses by the end of the second school year.
Normally, students enrolled in two or more developmental classes (English, mathematics and reading) need three years to complete the degree requirements. Students wishing to transfer should contact the program advisor and the Assistant Coordinator for Student Success.
Program Requirements
Students must achieve a 2.0 GPA ("C" average) in the curriculum's required courses to be awarded a degree. Upon satisfactory completion of the curriculum, the student will be awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree with a major in Business Management with a Specialization in Administrative Support..
Business Management Degree with Specialization in Administration Support Curriculum
First Semester (Fall) |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| BUS 100 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| BUS 121 |
Business Mathematics I |
3 |
| AST 107 |
Editing and Proofreading |
3 |
| ITE 115 |
Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts |
3 |
| MKT 100 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| SDV |
College Success Skills |
1 |
Total
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16 |
Second Semester (Spring) |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
| Bus 200 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
| AST 137 |
Records Management |
3 |
| MTH 120 |
Introduction to Mathematics |
3 |
| HUM*** |
Humanities Elective |
3
|
| SPD 110 |
Introduction to Speech Communications |
3 |
Total
|
18 |
Third Semester (Fall) |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ACC 211 |
Principles of Accounting I |
3 |
BUS 201 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
BUS 241 |
Business Law I |
3 |
ECO 201 |
Principles of Economics I: Macroecomonics |
3 |
AST 141 |
Word Processing - Word 07 |
3 |
| PED *** |
Physical Education Elective |
1 |
Total
|
16 |
Fourth Semester (Spring) |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| AST 243 |
Office Administration |
3 |
BUS 236 |
Communication in Management |
3 |
ECO 202 or
SOC Elective |
Principles of Economics II or Social Science Elective |
3 |
AST 253 |
Desktop Publishing |
3 |
AST 290/297 |
AST Internship |
3 |
| HLT/PED *** |
Health/Physical Education Elective |
1 |
Total
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16 |
Minimum Credit Hours for Degree: 66 |
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