This program is designed for those who aspire to be entrepreneurs, as well as for those already operating a small business. Fundamentals of entrepreneurship are emphasized. A solid management foundation is provided.
This program is available to be completed 100% online.
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Related Degrees and Certificates
- Business Management with a Concentration in Human Resources Management, Associate of Applied Business
- Business Management, Associate of Applied Business
- Business Management with a Concentration in International Business, Associate of Applied Business
- Bookkeeping, Certificate of Proficiency
- Payroll, Certificate of Proficiency
- Tax Preparation, Certificate of Proficiency
Related Training and Credentials
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate competency in communicating effectively both independently and in teams, using oral, written, or non-verbal techniques, to include the use of technology, in the gathering and presentation of information.
- Apply general math skills to analyze general business operations.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify and understand basic theories, principles & practices, and terminology related to each functional area of business.
- Apply knowledge in the decision-making and problem-solving process.
- Interpret and explain the importance of diversity in the workplace.
- Identify the foundations and importance of ethics and social responsibility, and how business integrates this into their ongoing operations.
- Develop an entrepreneurial mindset as it relates to business opportunities, management, financing, and running a successful business.
Suggested Semester Sequence
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BADM-1020 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Algebraic and Quantitative Reasoning (or higher Approved Ohio Transfer 36 Mathematics course) 1 | ||
| Modern Mathematics for Business and Social Science I (Recommended for transfer) | ||
| DEGR-XXXX | General Elective | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
| Honors Speech Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| Honors College Composition I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Computer Applications | ||
| Honors Computer Applications | ||
| Credit Hours | 18-19 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ACCT-1311 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BADM-1122 | Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BT-1700 | Business Spreadsheets (Excel) | 3 |
| ECON-2000 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition II | ||
| Honors College Composition II | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ACCT-1520 | QuickBooks Immersion | 2 |
| BADM-1301 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| ECON-2010 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MARK-2010 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Communications | ||
| Honors Business Communications | ||
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| MARK-1080 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| BADM-2450 | New Business Development | 5 |
| BADM-2151 | Business Law | 3 |
| PHIL-2060 | Business Ethics 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 61-62 | |
- 1
MATH-1240 Contemporary Mathematics taken prior to Fall 2024 will be accepted to meet mathematics requirement for this program.
- 2
PHIL-2020 Ethics or PHIL-202H Honors Ethics will be accepted in place of PHIL-2060 Business Ethics.
MATH-1140, MATH-1141, MATH-1200, MATH-1270, and MATH-1280 can no longer count towards fulfilling the college-level mathematics requirement. These courses were re-classified as developmental mathematics by the state of Ohio in 2016. Tri-C established a 5-year transitioning window for students who had completed these courses prior to 2016 to apply them towards meeting graduation requirements, which expired in Summer 2021. It is highly recommended to see a counselor to determine the appropriate math required for your current major.