Business Leadership

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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Total Credit Hours: 61

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About This Program

Learn how to present data, lead initiatives, manage people, effectively use technology and operate within current laws in the Business Leadership program. This course of study will enhance your business knowledge for opportunities in most industries, including for-profits, non-profits and government agencies, and can help you improve or launch your own business. You can expand your expertise by earning the Corporate Social Responsibility and/or Entrepreneurship proficiency certificates. After graduation, you may also transfer and pursue a bachelor's degree, giving you additional options for future growth and success.

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Course Sequence

Semester 1

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
BUSL 101 - Navigating Leadership and Business Professions	3 credits	Prerequisite for BUSL 125 and BUSL 180	Major Course
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	3 credits		Writing, Research, Info Lit 1
CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology	3 credits		Technological Competency
BUSL 125 - Customer Service Leadership^*	3 credits	Prerequisite for BUSL 215
Complementary Discipline Course Sequence	3 or 4 credits	Students should be enrolled in a proficiency certificate, such as the Corporate Social Responsibility proficiency certificate, the Entrepreneurship Certificate, or another related proficiency certificate or equivalent to complete the minimum 15	Major Course

Notes:

This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate's degree
Follow this course schedule each semester and you’ll earn your associate's degree in two years
Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register.

Semester 2

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
MNGT 121 - Introduction to Business	3 credits		Major Course
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	3 credits	Prerequisite for BUSL 240	Writing, Research, Info Lit 2
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra	3 credits	Students must complete FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 or have FNMT 118 (or higher) placement	Quantitative Reasoning
ECON 120 - Introduction to Business Analytics	3 credits
Complementary Discipline Course Sequence	3 or 4 credits	Students should be enrolled in a proficiency certificate, such as the Corporate Social Responsibility proficiency certificate, the Entrepreneurship Certificate, or another related proficiency certificate or equivalent to complete the minimum 15 credits in a complementary discipline.	Major Course

Notes:

Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Start planning for transfer:
- Did you know our dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities?
- Learn more about our transfer agreements and use our interactive search tool for your program’s transfer options
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 3

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
BUSL 180 - Building Teams & Managing People	3 credits	Prerequisite for BUSL 240	Major Course
ACCT 111 - Business Accounting	3 credits		Major Course
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication	3 credits		Oral Communication/Creative Expression
Complementary Discipline Course Sequence	3 or 4 credits	Students should be enrolled in a proficiency certificate, such as the Corporate Social Responsibility proficiency certificate, the Entrepreneurship Certificate, or another related proficiency certificate or equivalent to complete the minimum 15 credits in a complementary discipline.	Major Course
Complementary Discipline Course Sequence	3 or 4 credits	Students should be enrolled in a proficiency certificate, such as the Corporate Social Responsibility proficiency certificate, the Entrepreneurship Certificate, or another related proficiency certificate or equivalent to complete the minimum 15	Major Course

Notes:

Meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 4

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors) or ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYC 101H - 101H Introduction to Psychology (Honors)	3 credits		Cultural Analysis & Interpretation
BUSL 240 - Ethics and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Business	3 credits		Major Course
EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors) or CHEM 101 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I (Lab Based) or BIOL 106 - General Biology I or PHYS 111 - General Physics I or higher	3 credits or 4 credits	Students in the Corporate Social Responsibility proficiency certificate should choose EASC 111.	Scientific Reasoning
BUSL 215 - Organizational Leadership	3 credits		Major Course
Complementary Discipline Course Sequence (If a 5th course is needed to complete the minimum 15 credit hour complementary discipline course sequence.)	3 or 4 credits	Students should be enrolled in a proficiency certificate, such as the Corporate Social Responsibility proficiency certificate, the Entrepreneurship Certificate, or another related proficiency certificate or equivalent to complete the minimum 15 credits in a complementary discipline. If a minimum of 15 credit hours has already been completed in a complementary discipline area, this fifth course in the sequence is not required.	Major Course

Notes:

Congratulations, this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
Finalize your transfer plans:
- Meet with a counselor at your selected dual admissions transfer college
- Meet with one of our College’s counselors or an advisor to review transfer requirements
Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship
Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities

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Number of Jobs in the Region

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10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Management Analysts

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Management Analyst

Advisor of organization's efficiency and profitability through cost reduction and increased revenue.

Starting Pay: $55,774

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Typical Tasks

Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.
Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.

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