Business — Accelerated
Description:
The Business — Accelerated program is a select enrollment program that allows motivated students to learn what it takes to be an effective member of the business community and to be prepared to transfer to a four-year business school in fewer than eighteen months. Students start and complete the program as a cohort, moving through the accelerated courses together, taking seven-week online courses. The major courses include a weekly synchronous component to maintain the sense of community that is consistent with a cohort learning environment. The program is designed to not only allow students to accelerate their degree as it relates to time, but to also provide them with the skills that will accelerate their professional development and entry into the field of business. To remain in the program, students are required to enroll in the specific program courses, both when and in what sequence they are offered, to remain within the students’ cohort.
Students in the Business—Accelerated program are required to engage in workshops and to attend guest speakers and community events that allow them to accelerate their business career, providing them with the tools that will be beneficial as they develop professionally within their career path. These events will be offered every other Saturday throughout the duration of the program. Students are required to earn, through attendance at the program’s Saturday sessions, the equivalent of one credit hour of experiential learning. Students can expect to spend between two and three hours on campus per each Saturday event.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Prepare, analyze, interpret and discuss an entity's basic financial statements verbally and in writing.
- Analyze the legal, economic and social impact of business decisions.
- Quantitatively evaluate the impact of business decisions, activities and events.
- Explain the role business has historically taken in different societal and economic systems.
Program Entry Requirements:
Demonstration of readiness for ENGL 101 and FNMT 118, as determined by the College's placement or by successfully completing developmental coursework.
Admissions Process:
- Attend an information session facilitated by the Business Administration department.
- Complete and submit a Business — Accelerated Application Package (application, essay, letter of commitment).
- For candidates meeting admissions criteria, interview with the Program Advisor.
Note: Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
To qualify for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in Business — Accelerated, a student must complete a minimum of 63 credit hours as prescribed, earning a "C" or better grade in all courses and earning at least a 2.0 GPA. Most receiving institutions require a higher grade point average. To learn more about requirements of specific four-year schools, students should contact an advisor within the Business — Accelerated program, the Career and Transfer Center at Community College of Philadelphia, or the four-year college to which they intend to transfer.
Course Sequence:
Semester 1
Fall Semester
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNGT 102 - First Year Experience for Business - Accelerated | 2 credits | ||
| CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits | Technological Competency | |
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or MATH 162 - Precalculus II | For FNMT 118: FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or FNMT 118 (or higher) placement For MATH 162: MATH 161 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits | Quantitative Reasoning |
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors) | 3 credits | Writing, Research, Info Lit 1 | |
| ECON 112 - Statistics I | FNMT 118 or MATH 118, or higher than FNMT 118 placement on placement test | 4 credits |
Notes:
Note: All courses are offered in the seven-week format with the major courses including a weekly online synchronous component.
Semester 2
Spring Semester
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON 181 - Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics) | FNMT 118 or higher | 3 credits | Cultural Analysis and Interpretation |
| ECON 182 - Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) | FNMT 118 or higher | 3 credits | |
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors) | ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits | Writing, Research, Info Lit 2 |
| MATH 161 - Precalculus I or MATH 171 - Calculus I* | For MATH 161: FNMT 118 with a grade of "C" or better. For MATH 171: MATH 162 with a grade of "C" or better. | 3 or 4 credits | |
| MNGT 121 - Introduction to Business | 3 credits | ||
| ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology | 3 credits |
Notes:
Note: All courses are offered in either the four-week or seven-week format with the major courses including a weekly online synchronous component.
Summer 1
Early Summer Semester
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting | 4 credits | ||
| MNGT 141 - Principles of Management | MNGT 121, which may be taken concurrently | 3 credits |
Notes:
Note: All courses are offered in the seven-week format with the major courses including a weekly online synchronous component.
Summer 2
Late Summer Semester
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 102 - Managerial Accounting | ACCT 101 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits |
|
| MKTG 131 - Principles of Marketing | MNGT 121, may be taken concurrently | 3 credits |
Notes:
Note: All courses are offered in the seven-week format with the major courses including a weekly online synchronous component.
Semester 3
Fall Semester
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 106 - General Biology I | 4 credits | Scientific Reasoning | |
| ENGL 115 - Public Speaking | ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently. | 3 credits | Oral Communication/Creative Expression |
| HIST 121 - World History: The Distant Past or HIST 122 - World History: The Recent Past | 3 credits | ||
| MNGT 142 - Management Information Systems | MNGT 121 | 3 credits | |
| MNGT 262 - Business Law | 3 credits | ||
| BUSL 190 - Experiential Learning in Business | 1 credit |
Notes:
Note: All courses are offered in either the four-week or seven-week format and either online or in the hybrid format, with on-campus sessions held on Saturdays.
Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate:
63General Education Requirements:
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.
For More Information, Contact:
The Division of Business and Technology, Room B2-22, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Telephone (215) 751-8414; or the College Information Center (215) 751-8010.