Nov 23, 2024

2016-2017 Technical College of the Lowcountry - Catalog/Student Handbook

2016-2017 Technical College of the Lowcountry - Catalog/Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Business (AAS)

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Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Major: General Business
Minimum Credits Required for Graduation: 66

Program Description: The General Business Associate Degree program is designed to prepare graduates to meet the needs of an ever-changing business environment. Careers in accounting, management, and retailing are possibilities for individuals who successfully complete studies in these fields of business. Students may also choose to emphasize Hospitality/Tourism Management, Golf Management, or Fire Service Administration. Additional certificates can be obtained in Accounting, Culinary Arts Technology, Hospitality Management, and Entrepreneurship/Small Business.

Program accredited by: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

General Education Requirements

Select one of the following:

Credits 18

Required Major Courses

Credits 15

Required Related Courses

Credits 15

Required Elective Courses

Additionally, students, with the advice and consent of their advisor, must complete 12 semester credit hours from the following offerings:

Credits 18

Electives: Credits 6

Sample Curriculum - General Business

Please see your advisor for possible course substitutions.

First Year - Fall Semester

Select one of the following:

Credits 18

First Year - Spring Semester

Credits 15

Second Year - Fall Semester

BAF 101 - Personal Finance
BUS 121 - Business Law I
PSY 201 - General Psychology
SPC 205 - Public Speaking
General Business Elective
Humanities Elective
Humanities Elective

Credits 15

Second Year - Spring Semester

ECO 210 - Macroeconomics
MGT 120 - Small Business Management
General Business Elective
General Business Elective
General Business Elective