Schoolcraft program code # AAS.00008
The general business program is intended to provide students with a balanced curriculum composed of liberal arts, general business, and technical skills to develop a unified awareness of the activities and operational setting of a business. The program is intended to lay a foundation for a variety of entry-level positions in business that may ultimately lead to specialized study in some area of management training.
Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate of applied science degree.
Program Outcomes
- Interpret key business financial reports and relevant ratios
- Apply business ethics and social responsibility to business practices
- Demonstrate the effective management of human capital
- Develop marketing strategies to promote business growth (including Product Development, Pricing, Promotion and Distribution strategies)
- Assess internal and external legal implications of business decisions
- Formulate plans of action and communicate through business reports, presentations, and documentation
- Characterize the role of leadership within the organization and its influence on the workforce
- Characterize the role of the Internet/computers in business success and growth
- Integrate the application of the management process into a business organization
- Transform domestic business understanding into applications for addressing the global marketplace
Related Program Opportunities
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Career Information
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Creating Your Academic Plan
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.
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