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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 firstA professor lecturing   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

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

16

Minimum Credit Hours for Degree:  66

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It is the policy of Dabney S. Lancaster Community College to promote equal opportunity in educational programs and activities, admissions and employment, without regard to race, creed, gender, national origin, disability or any other non-merit factor. For concerns or information requests pertaining to students, contact the Director of Student Services and Research (540/863-2850). For matters related to employment, contact the Human Resources Officer (540/863-2808).