Associate of Business
If you’re interested in pursuing a business career but aren’t sure what area you’d like to focus on, Ivy Bridge’s Associate of Business Administration with a major emphasis in Business is a great place to start. You’ll take a variety of courses focused on preparing you to work in today’s modern business world while you explore different specialties such as marketing and management.
As a student in the business program you’ll receive a general college education with a strong focus on business marketing, accounting, and management. That means you’ll take courses in the Knowledge Skills Core such as English composition and mathematics as well as specialized sophomore-level courses in select areas of business and management. Your courses will cover topics such as managerial accounting, principals of microeconomics, and management of organizations that will give you the academic background you need to pursue a variety of business positions and career paths.
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Knowledge Skills Core
As a student in the associate of business program you’ll take courses in the Knowledge Skills Core with a focus on business topics. This collection of 24 credit-hours includes courses in oral communication, writing composition, mathematics, and computer information systems that provide the academic foundation you need to be successful in any career or academic program.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 201 | Survey of Accounting | 3 |
| COM 241 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| CIS 101 or 111 | Foundations of Information Technology and PC Applications or Information Systems and Applications | 3 |
| ECO 221 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 141 | Expository and Research Writing | 3 |
| ENG 142 | Introduction to Literature and Criticism | 3 |
| MAT 174 or MAT 181 | Finite Mathematics or College Algebra (MAT 181 strongly recommended) | 3 |
| One Social Science Elective From: | SCS, ECO, MGT, POL, PSY, SOC (SCS 110 recommended) | 3 |
ACC 201 - Survey of Accounting (3 hours)
An introduction to the fundamentals of accounting from the user’s perspective. The primary emphasis is the relationship between cash flow and accrual based income measurement. Includes financial reporting requirements and standards..
Prerequisite: MAT 173 or above
COM 241 - Introduction to Mass Communication
(3 hours)
A survey course examining the various media (i.e., newspaper, radio, television, film, etc.) comprising the mass media in contemporary American society. Emphasis is given to the history, structure, and potential effects of each medium.
CIS 101 - Foundations of Information Technology and PC Applications (3 hours)
This course is a survey of fundamental functions of a computer, Internet, file management, and an introduction to the Microsoft Office Suite. This course does not count for credit toward graduation.
CIS 111 - Information Systems and Applications
(3 hours)
This course is designed for students who have used MS Word regularly and have an understanding of MS Windows. Topics covered include responsible use of information technology; hardware concepts; the use, development, and maintenance of spreadsheets (Excel); the creation of electronic presentations (PowerPoint); and an introduction to databases (Access). This is a hands-on skills and a conceptual course. Participants will be required to demonstrate software proficiency in the lab, as well as, through objective written tests.
ECO 221 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 hours)
A study of macroeconomics (the “whole” economy), concepts and principles, plus current issues in macroeconomics. Required for business and economics majors.
Prerequisite: MAT 173 or above
ENG 141 - Expository and Research Writing (3 hours)
This is a course in written communication. Emphasis is placed on development, structure, and writing of abstracts, summaries, and critiques. Literary devices such as pro/con, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, persuasion/argumentation essays and research/synthesis skills are used through a research paper.
ENG 142 - Introduction to Literature and Criticism (w) (3 hours)
This course presents drama, short stories, novel, poetry and critical essays from literary critical perspectives. Through reading, discussion, and critical writing, students become familiar with representative genres in literature as well as authentic critical approaches. This is a writing intensive course.
Prerequisite: ENG 141 or concurrent
MAT 174 - Finite Mathematics (3 hours)
This course applies mathematical techniques to solve real-world problems and involves the study of topics including linear models, systems of equations, financial math, logic, probability, and statistics.
Prerequisite: MAT 173 (“C” or better) or placement
MAT 181 - College Algebra (3 hours)
The course topics include functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, sequences, and counting principles with probability.
Prerequisite: MAT 173 (“C” or better) or placement
Major Requirements
As a student in the associate of business program you’ll take specialized courses in the criminal justice and law enforcement field.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 228 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CIS 355 | Spreadsheet Applications for Decision Making | 3 |
| ECO 222 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| LAW 211 | Business Law I | |
| MGT 201 | Management of Organizations | 3 |
| MKT 151 | Introductory Marketing | 3 |
| Two MGT Electives: | At the 100/200 level (MGT 121 recommended) | 6 |
| One MKT Elective: | At the 100/200 level (MKT 253 recommended) | 3 |
| One Social Science Elective: | ECO, MGT, POL, PSY, SOC at the 100/200 level | 3 |
| Two Open Electives: | At the 100/200 level (ENG 140 recommended) | 6 |
ACC 228 - Managerial Accounting (3 hours)
This course is designed to provide information to the management student who will be charged with directing and controlling operations from within the organization. Emphasis is placed on corporation reports, statements, schedules, and summaries prepared for the use of management.
Prerequisite: ACC 201
CIS 335- Spreadsheet Applications for Decision Making (3 hours)
This course focuses on the use of spreadsheet applications as a tool for decision making. Included are topics such as design and management of worksheets and templates, and the use of built-in functions. Organizational uses in the areas of accounting, finance, marketing, human resources are discussed.
Prerequisite: CIS 105/111 and MAT 174 or above
ECO 222 - Principals of Microeconomics (3 hours)
A study of microeconomics (the “parts” of the economy), concepts and principles, international trade, and current issues in micro-economics. Required for business and economics majors.
Prerequisite: MAT 174 or above
LAW 211 - Business Law I (3 hours)
An examination of civil and criminal law and process and their interrelationship. The course also examines application of the constitution to business with particular emphasis on the court system and administrative agencies. Substantively, the content areas of torts and contracts will be examined.
Prerequisite: ENG 141
MGT 201 - Management of Organizations (3 hours) (w)
This course will provide an overview of the internal workings of an organization. It will survey the functional areas such as finance, marketing, operations, information and decision support systems, and human resources. The course will also examine the nature of the managerial job. This is a writing intensive course..
Prerequisite: ENG 141
MKT 151 - Introductory Marketing (3 hours)
This course exposes the student to the vocabulary of marketing and introduces many of the major principles and theories of the discipline. The focus of the course is on marketing’s relationship to the other business functions and on marketing function management as opposed to day-to-day marketing operations.
MGT 121 - How Business Works (3 hours)
This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with a broad variety of topics that are fundamental to the understanding of business. These include the essentials of economics, finance, management, marketing, international business, strategy and ethics. The study and discussion of current issues in each of these areas will be used to increase the student’s understanding. Students receiving credit for MGT201 may not enroll in this course, nor can the two courses be taken concurrently.
MKT 253 - Marketing Communications (3 hours)
This course deals with operation and management of the advertising and promotion function with respect to both its positions within the marketing system and its relationship to the other business functions.
Prerequisite: MKT 151
ENG 140 - Fundamentals of College Writing (3 hours)
This course emphasizes the structure, development, and writing of sentences and paragraphs and introduces college-level essay techniques. In addition, this course includes a thorough review of the basic and advanced rules of grammar, sentence structure, and diction.
Business Curriculum Map
The associate in business curriculum map gives you an overview of the academic path we recommend most students in the business program follow. As an Ivy Bridge student, you’ll use the curriculum map to guide your conversations with your success coach and academic advisors as you set up an academic schedule that works for you. Download a PDF of the curriculum map now>
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