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College Catalog Programs of Study 2010-2011

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Public Management Specialization

Associate of Applied Science Degree

WO, ELI

Purpose: This specialization provides knowledge and skills in public sector management and is designed to prepare students for initial employment or advancement in present employment. The occupational objectives include administrative assistant, management trainee, supervisor, office manager, or manager in local, state, federal, or non-profit organizations.

Recommended Preparation: The student should possess a proficiency in high school English and a strong background in basic arithmetic operations.

Two Years Credits
1st Semester
ACC 211 3
BUS 100 3
ENG 111 3
1MTH 151 3
2PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness 1
PLS 211 3
3SDV Elective 1
Total   17
2nd Semester
ACC 212 3
BUS 200 3
ENG 112 3
PBS 100 Intro to Public Administration 3
PBS 105 Personnel Mgt. in the Public Sector 3
PLS 212 3
Total   18
3rd Semester
6 3
BUS 201 3
BUS 202 3
BUS 241 3
4CST Elective 3
5ECO 120 3
Total   18
4th Semester
BUS 220 Intro to Business Statistics 3
BUS 226 Computer Business Applications or AST 236 Specialized Software Applications or ITE 115 Intro to Computer Applications & Concepts 3
PBS 116 Public Budgeting & Finance 3
7PBS Elective 3
PBS 240 3
2PED/RPK Elective 1
Total   16
Total credits for the Public Management Specialization in BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Public Management Specialization=69

1 Students may substitute a higher-level math. Consult a faculty advisor for appropriate selection.

2 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.

3 Students can take SDV 100 College Success Skills or the SDV 101 Orientation section related to their particular program.

4 The CST elective may be selected from the following: CST 100, 110, 115, 126, 227 or 229.

5 ECO 201 or 202 may be substituted for ECO 120.

6 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.

7 PBS elective may be selected from ACC, CON, BUS, ECO, FIN, ITD, ITE, ITN, ITP, MKT, PBS, or PLS.