Business Management (AAS)
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
No. of credits required: 60
For more information: Contact Business & Applied Technology at bat@harford.edu; or Admissions, 443-412-2109.
Program Description
The Business Management program is designed to enable students to obtain knowledge, skills, and competencies in the challenging business fields of Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resources Management.
Students have the option to complete certificates in each of these business management career fields initially. Upon successful completion of the certificate, students are able to incorporate the 24 credit hours earned into an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Management to satisfy their individual career goals.
Program Goals
- Communicate professionally and effectively using the language of business.
- Analyze ethical and social responsibilities in business decision making.
- Examine different types of business systems, organizations, management practices and theories related to the global economy.
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills in business decision making.
- Use information technology applications to develop business solutions.
Degree Requirements
Recommended Course Sequence
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business (GI) | 3 |
| BA 109 | Principles of Management 1 | 3 |
| BA 210 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| BA 245 | Contemporary Issues in Business 1 | 3 |
| BA 205 | Business Law | 3 |
| or BA 246 | Legal Environment of Business | |
| OS 116 | Communication Technologies | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition (GE) | 3 |
| ENG 216 | Business Communications 1 | 3 |
| CMST 105 | Interpersonal Communication (GI) | 3 |
| PHIL 221 | Business Ethics (GAH) | 3 |
| Behavioral/Social Science Elective (GB) | 3 | |
| Biological/Physical Lab Science Elective (GL) | 4 | |
| Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH) | 3 | |
| Mathematics Elective (GM) | 3 | |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Specialization Courses 2 | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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This course requires a prerequisite.
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Students should choose a total of 15 credits of course work from the listed specializations. Courses may be chosen from a single area of specialization or vary among those listed.
Optional Specializations
Marketing Specialization
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 103 | Public Relations | 3 |
| BA 104 | Advertising and Sales Promotion | 3 |
| BA 105 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| BA 107 | Principles of Supervision | 3 |
| BA 203 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Human Resources Specialization
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 108 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BA 115 | Employee Relations | 3 |
| BA 116 | Employee Training and Development | 3 |
| BA 117 | Strategic Human Capital Management | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
Entrepreneurship Specialization
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 110 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BA 112 | Business Innovation Economics | 3 |
| BA 206 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business | 3 |
| ACCT 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| ACCT 108 | Computerized Accounting 1 | 3 |
| or OS 136 | Introduction to Bookkeeping: Quickbooks | |
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)
Part-Time Progression Plan
The part-time progression plan for programs of study has been developed as a helpful example for students to guide their academic journey. This plan outlines a likely sequence of courses and milestones over three years to help students visualize their academic path. It is important to note that this progression plan is based solely on the core requirements outlined in the approved program of study and does not include any additional requirements. Each student’s experience may vary based on their specific interests, course availability, and academic history. Therefore, students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor.
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)
Part-Time General Education Electives
To earn an Associate degree, students must complete at least 60 college-level credits, including a required number of General Education (Gen Ed) credits:
- AA, AS, and AAT degrees require 28–36 General Education credits as part of the 60 total. This includes a minimum of:
- 6 credits of Arts/Humanities (GAH)
- 6 credits of Behavioral/Social Sciences (GB)
- 3 credits of English Composition (GE) - satisfied by ENG 101 English Composition (GE)
- 4 credits of Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
- 3 credits of Mathematics (GM)
- 3 credits of Biological/Physical Science (GS)
- AAS degrees require at least 18 General Education credits, including one course from each of the following categories: GAH, GB, GE, GL, and GM.
General Education courses must be selected from the college’s approved list and may be further specified by individual degree programs. Unless a General Education course is specifically required by a program, the elective General Education courses listed in the recommended sequence are intended as suggestions, not mandatory selections.
Recommended Part-Time Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business (GI) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
ACCT, BA, or SCM Elective |
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| Select a Mathematics Elective (GM): | 3-4 | |
| Contemporary Mathematics (GM) | ||
| Credits | 9-10 | |
| Winter | ||
| CMST 105 | Interpersonal Communication (GI) | 3 |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Select a Biological/Physical Lab Science Elective (GL): | 4 | |
| Introduction to Astronomy (GS) and Sky and Telescope Laboratory (GL) |
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| Human Body in Health and Disease (GS) and Human Body in Health and Disease Laboratory (GL) |
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| Introduction to Environmental Science (GS) and Environmental Science Laboratory (GL) |
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| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
ACCT, BA, or SCM Elective |
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| Credits | 10 | |
| Summer | ||
| BA 210 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
ACCT, BA, or SCM Elective |
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| ACCT 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Winter | ||
| BA 109 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACCT 104 | Payroll Accounting | 1 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
ACCT, BA, or SCM Elective |
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| BA 245 | Contemporary Issues in Business | 3 |
| ECON 102 | Microeconomics (GB) | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| ENG 216 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select an Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH): | 3 | |
| Group Communication and Leadership (GAH) | ||
| History of the United States I (GB) (GAH) | ||
| History of the United States II (GB) (GAH) | ||
Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH) |
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| BA 246 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| PHIL 221 | Business Ethics (GAH) | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
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Students who select a four-credit mathematics general education course should consult their advisor about a possible one-credit waiver where applicable.