Business Management (A.A.S.)

Business Management is a course of study leading to an A.A.S. degree. The coursework includes both general requirements (liberal arts courses) as well as curriculum requirements (business courses). In addition, each student takes elective courses in one of the following five areas of study:

Program Outcomes

  1. Effectively communicate using the language of business
  2. Make business decisions using a systematic, evaluative, information-based approach rooted in ethics and social responsibility
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of current events and trends in business, including potential career tracks in their area of interest
  4. Master the skills necessary to prepare them to work in an entry-level position and/or continue in the academic field in their area of interest

Transfer Options

BMCC has articulation agreements with several four year colleges to allow you to seamlessly continue your education there without any loss of credits.

Explore Careers

BMCC is committed to students’ long-term success and will help you explore professional opportunities. Undecided? No problem. The college offers Career Coach for salary and employment information, job postings and a self-discovery assessment to help students find their academic and career paths. Visit Career Express to make an appointment with a career advisor, search for jobs or sign-up for professional development activities with the Center for Career Development. Students can also visit the Office of Internships and Experiential Learning to gain real world experience in preparation for a four-year degree and beyond. These opportunities are available to help BMCC students build a foundation for future success.

Related Communities

This program is offered in-person, online and in a hybrid format.

Requirements

Business Management Academic Program Maps

Required Common Core

English Composition

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning

4 CRS. 4 HRS.

This course covers basic statistics, including: measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, graphs, correlation, the regression line, confidence intervals, the significance of differences, and hypothesis testing, including z-tests, t-tests, and chi-square tests. Prerequisites: MAT 12, MAT 14, MAT 41, MAT 51 or MAT 161.5
Course Syllabus

4 CRS. 4 HRS.

This course covers basic algebraic and trigonometric skills, algebraic equations, and functions. Topics include: mathematical induction, complex numbers, and the binomial theorem. Prerequisite: MAT 56 or MAT 56.5
Course Syllabus

Pathways-approved MAT 2xx or higher course

Life and Physical Sciences

4 CRS. 3 HRS. 2 LAB HRS.

This course introduces students to the world beyond the earth. The methods of astronomy and our knowledge of the structure of the universe are presented as an ongoing human endeavor that has helped shape modern man as he/she takes his/her first steps into space.
Course Syllabus

4 CRS. 3 HRS. 2 LAB HRS.

This course serves as an introduction to Physics, especially for students who are not science-oriented. A selected number of basic physical ideas are carefully examined and interpreted non-mathematically. The relevance of the scientist and his/her work to the lives of non-scientists is continually examined.
Course Syllabus

Flexible Core

3 CRS. 3 HRS.

The aim of this course is to develop effective skills in speech communication. The student examines how to generate topics and organized ideas, masters elements of audience psychology and practices techniques of speech presentation in a public forum. All elements of speech production and presentation are considered.

Curriculum Requirements

3 CRS. 4 HRS.

The course covers the fundamental principles of accounting and the practical use of accounting tools and techniques. Topics covered include the definition and scope of accounting, accounting records and processes, books of original and subsequent entry, work sheets, adjusting and closing entries, accounting for cash, accounting for negotiable instruments, and accounting for plant assets. An investigation is made of accounting for service businesses and trading concerns. Note: ACC 122 credit change from 4 credits to 3 credits, effective spring 2014.
Course Syllabus

3 CRS. 4 HRS.

This course surveys business and industry in the United States with global growth strategy. Emphasis is placed on building Communication and Quantitative skills, including Excel spreadsheets, and an Ethical Foundation. The course introduces students to concepts in Management, Organizational Structure, Human Resources, Marketing, International Business, Finance, Computer Information Systems, Accounting, and Economics, and encourages students to explore career paths. Required of all Business majors.
Course Syllabus

3 CRS. 3 HRS.

This course surveys briefly the American legal system and the basic law of contracts. Reference is made to typical business transactions and, by a study of pertinent cases, how the various principles of contract law apply to them.
Course Syllabus

3 CRS. 3 HRS.

This course focuses on communication skills expected of college graduates entering into business fields. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to produce professional, clear, concise, evidence-driven, persuasive writing, spoken communication, and visual/graphic communication. The course will emphasize the importance of being purpose-oriented and audience-aware. Examples of work to be done include writing e-mails, drafting business memos, internal and external business communications, listening skills and interpersonal communication.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 201 and BUS 104
Course Syllabus

3 CRS. 3 HRS.

This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to harness the power of data analytics for effective storytelling in the business context. Students will learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data to create compelling narratives that inform decision-making and drive business success. The digital age of business requires an understanding of data. This course will give students the right tools to stay relevant. It offers the theoretical understanding of data necessary for students to adapt to the many changes in business, while equipping them with the skills they will need to perform vital daily functions.
Students will participate in Simternship rounds to apply their skills in a simulated real-world business environment. By the end of the course, students will be able to walk into any company and help make data-driven business decisions.
Prerequisite: MAT 150 or MAT 209
Corequisite: CIS 100 or CIS 140