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Fall 2019 - Summer 2020 Course Catalog

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Fall 2019 - Summer 2020 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business Administration A.A.S.

School: Business and Professional Careers
Academic Dept: Business
HEGIS: 5004

No Longer Accepting New Applications

This program will no longer accept new students after August 30, 2020.

Completion Date for Currently Enrolled Students

Students currently enrolled in this program must complete their studies by August 30, 2023 to be awarded a degree.

Students currently enrolled in this program are advised to contact Professor Maria Vittoria, Curriculum Chairperson, for further information and course advisement at maria.vittoria@sunywcc.edu or 914-606-7939.

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2019 to Summer 2020. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree Defined

The purpose of the A.A.S. is to be fully trained for immediate employment upon graduation. Students who opt to continue on to pursue higher levels of education are encouraged to check with the receiving institution regarding transferability of credits. Click to learn more about the differences among award types.

Program Description

The Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration prepares students to enter or to advance careers in the workforce. The program’s concentration of business courses – Management, Information Technology, Accounting, Business Law, and Marketing – provides a strong background for employment and internships or career advancement.

Students who intend to earn a four-year degree are advised to consider matriculation in the Business Administration Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program which is designed as a Transfer Degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

Demonstrate an understanding of how business functions to enhance their employment opportunities and their success in the workforce.
Demonstrate an understanding of the management functions of Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing and Controlling.
Demonstrate an understanding of how businesses market goods and services as a basis for employment opportunities and success in the workforce.
Demonstrate an understanding of the global marketplace.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements

Students are required to fulfill a certain number of credits within the specific categories shown below. Where specific courses are not listed within these categories, courses must be selected from the list of SUNY General Education Courses

Natural Sciences (4 credits)

Natural Sciences - LAB course required - see SUNY General Education Courses

Social Sciences (3 credits)

ECON 101 - Macroeconomics

The Arts (3 credits)

The Arts - see SUNY General Education Courses

American History (3 credits)

American History - see SUNY General Education Courses

Degree Requirements - 41 Credits

ACC 119 - Financial Accounting
ACC 120 - Managerial Accounting
CIS 110 - Computer Information Systems
CIS 215 - Management Information Systems
LAW 101 - Business Law
MGT 101 - Business Organization and Management
MGT 103 - Entrepreneurship
MGT 201 - Principles of Management (recommended for last semester)
MGT 205 - Human Resource Management
MGT 215 - Global Business
MKT 101 - Marketing
MKT 103 - Professional Selling
Liberal Arts Elective (3 credits, click for
definition
)

Minimum Total Credits - 63

Career Path Opportunities

Are you wondering what careers you can explore with a degree or certificate? Perhaps you are not sure what people do or how much money they make in certain careers that pique your interest? Would you like to know how many jobs are predicted to be available in a particular industry? Or maybe you are unsure whether receiving a degree or certificate would be right for you? Go to https://sunywcc.emsicareercoach.com to explore career paths, their associated job descriptions, salary trends, and jobs trends. Complete a career assessment for additional guidance. Still not sure? Visit www.sunywcc.edu/career for more career resources and contacts.

Transfer Opportunities (non-SUNY)

Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process for its incoming and graduating students. To ensure its graduates enjoy a seamless transfer with junior status to another college in the same discipline at both institutions (transferred from/to) and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer, Westchester Community College has signed Transfer Articulation Agreements with many colleges that offer bachelor’s degree programs. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/transferarticulation to see a list of Articulation Agreements by institution or search by a specific program of study. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/transfer for additional transfer resources and contacts.

Transfer Scholarship Opportunities

Many colleges and universities are eager to have Westchester Community College graduates transfer to their institutions. Consider this an incentive to complete your WCC degrees with high honors! Go to www.sunywcc.edu/scholarships to view the many transfer scholarship opportunities to four-year colleges.

Getting Started

Are you a prospective Westchester Community College graduate? We look forward to seeing you soon! Apply today, then see the College’s Admissions and Enrollment Checklist.