The A.A.S. degree in Business is designed to prepare students for employment or advancement in a business or organizational environment immediately following graduation. Skills obtained in this program could be applied to a variety of settings including retail, office, hospitality and operations management, as well as sales and customer service.
The degree is subdivided into several concentrations.
Accounting Concentration: Business, A.A.S.
The Associate of Applied Science in Accounting is designed to prepare students for employment in public, private and governmental accounting as a paraprofessional. The program covers financial, managerial and tax accounting using manual and computerized accounting systems.
Students pursuing the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential and those planning to transfer to senior institutions should consider the university parallel Associate of Science degree, Business Administration emphasis.
The A.A.S. in Accounting was developed in compliance with the Complete College Tennessee Act of 2010. Students who begin this program at Cleveland State Community College and transfer to another Tennessee public community college are guaranteed that their credits will transfer and will be credited toward completion of the A.A.S. degree in Accounting at the receiving institution. This is an occupational program designed to equip students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward the bachelor’s degree.
Summary of Required Hours
Business Concentration: Business, A.A.S.
This concentration allows students to specialize in several areas of business. Advisors can assist students in making career choices.
This is an occupational program designed to equip students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward the bachelor’s degree.
Summary of Required Hours
1In consultation with academic advisor, students may select electives that meet career/college degree requirements (ACCT, BUSN, CIS, CIT, CPE, CULN, INFS, MGT, OSA).
2In consultation with academic advisor, students may select appropriate Humanities/Fine Arts elective.
Computers and Information Systems Concentration: Business, A.A.S.
This concentration provides a student with basic business knowledge and technical skills required to install, administer and maintain computer networks and systems in a business environment.
This concentration is designed for those students interested in employment in the computer service industry. The purpose of this program is to provide a student with the background knowledge of hardware and software and the technical skills required to install and maintain computer systems. This program also helps a student prepare for Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and the following CompTIA certifications: Security+, A+ and Network+.
This is an occupational program designed to equip students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward the bachelor’s degree.
Summary of Required Hours
1In consultation with academic advisor, students may select appropriate Mathematics and Humanities/Fine Arts Electives .
Health Care Management Concentration: Business, A.A.S.
This concentration is designed for the individual who plans to become an employee in a nursing home, hospital, clinic or a home health care agency.
This is an occupational program designed to equip students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward the bachelor’s degree.
Summary of Required Hours
1In consultation with academic advisor, students may select appropriate Mathematics/Natural Science and Humanities/Fine Arts Electives .
2Cooperative Education placements in the healthcare field must be pre-arranged with the Cooperative Education Office before students can enroll in the course. The academic advisor will help determine when the student is prepared for his/her internship.
3In consultation with academic advisor, students may select electives that meet career/college degree requirements (ACCT, BUSN, CIS, CIT, CPE, INFS, MGT, OSA). BUSN 1380 - Supervisory Management is suggested.
Management Concentration: Business, A.A.S.
The A.A.S. degree in Business, with a concentration in Management, is designed to prepare students for employment or advancement in a business or organizational environment immediately following graduation. Skills obtained in this program could be applied to a variety of settings including retail, office, hospitality and operations management, as well as sales and customer service.
This is an occupational program designed to equip students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward the bachelor’s degree.
Summary of Required Hours
1In consultation with academic advisor, students may select appropriate Humanities/Fine Arts elective .
2In consultation with academic advisor, students may select electives that meet career/college degree requirements (ACCT, BUSN, CIS, CIT, CPE, CULN, INFS, MGT, OSA).
Small Business Management Concentration: Business, A.A.S.
This concentration is for individuals who want to start a business or who have a small business and need more knowledge on how to increase markets, profits and productivity by using management tools and techniques.
This is an occupational program designed to equip students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward the bachelor’s degree.
Summary of Required Hours
1In consultation with academic advisor, students may select appropriate Humanities/Fine Arts Elective .
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