Business Administration, Management - Associate in Science in Business

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Business associate degree programs in the Business and Professional Studies Department are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) which attests to our high standards and excellence in teaching.  Professional Studies associate degree programs and all certificate programs in the Business and Professional Studies Department have been approved through the curriculum review process at the Community College of Rhode Island and have been affirmed by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the Rhode Island Department of Education.

Students who successfully complete the Management concentration demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of a range of management concepts and approaches. They also are able to successfully apply tools and techniques for management decision-making and can conduct research using a variety of resources, including online databases. In addition, this program assists students in developing communication, interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills essential in today’s business environment.

Note: Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the general nature, structure, resources, and operations of business organizations
  2. Describe and/or explain basic accounting, finance, management, and marketing functions.
  3. Communicate business ideas and information effectively.
  4. Apply problem-solving and decision-making techniques to business situations.
  5. Locate, retrieve, evaluate, organize, and analyze information for management/leadership decision making.
  6. Apply tools and techniques for management decision making.
  7. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge and application of management concepts and approaches including the four managerial functions.
  8. Identify and apply ethical principles in management decision making.
  9. Construct and deliver oral and/or written analysis of business scenarios.
  10. Work with and/or lead a diverse team toward goal accomplishment.

Requirements

General Education Requirements
BUSN 1010Introduction to Business SSCI; Written Communication; Social and Professional Responsibilities3
COMM 1010Communication Fundamentals^ HUMN; Non-Written Communication; Social and Professional Responsibilities3
ECON 2030Principles of Microeconomics SSCI; Critical Thinking; Quantitative Literacy3
ECON 2040Principles of Macroeconomics SSCI; Critical Thinking; Quantitative Literacy3
ENGL 1010Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) HUMN; Written Communication; Information Literacy3
General Education Elective3
Choose TWO of the following: 1; MSCI; Scientific Reasoning; Quantitative Literacy6
Business Mathematics
Mathematics of Finance
Statistical Analysis I
Quantitative Business Analysis I (and MATH 2138 Quantitative Business Analysis II)
Subtotal24
Major Requirements
ACCT 1010Financial Accounting4
ACCT 1020Managerial Accounting4
BUSN 1000Workplace Relationships3
BUSN 1060Leadership Development3
BUSN 1175Operations and Supply Chain Management3
BUSN 2050Principles of Management^3
BUSN 2060Principles of Marketing3
BUSN 2350Human Resources Management3
Choose ONE of the following:3
Computerized Accounting
Business Computing Applications
Introduction to Data Analytics
Choose TWO of the following:6-8
Choose ONE of the following:3
Business Writing
Technical Writing
Subtotal38-40
Total Hours62-64
1

Quantitative Business Analysis I (MATH 2077) and Quantitative Business Analysis II (MATH 2138) are recommended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution. However, math requirements vary at four-year institutions. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that students work with the CCRI academic advising team to select the appropriate math sequence for graduation and to prepare for transfer.

Recommended Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Hours
ACCT 1010 Financial Accounting 4
BUSN 1010 Introduction to Business 3
ENGL 1010 Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) 3
General Education Elective 3
Choose ONE of the following: 1 3
Business Mathematics  
Mathematics of Finance  
Statistical Analysis I  
Quantitative Business Analysis I  
Quantitative Business Analysis II  
 Hours16
Semester 2
ACCT 1020 Managerial Accounting 4
BUSN 1000 Workplace Relationships 3
COMM 1010 Communication Fundamentals^ 3
Choose ONE of the following: 1 3
Business Mathematics  
Mathematics of Finance  
Statistical Analysis I  
Quantitative Business Analysis I  
Quantitative Business Analysis II  
Choose ONE of the following: 3
Computerized Accounting  
Business Computing Applications  
Introduction to Data Analytics  
 Hours16
Year 2
Semester 1
BUSN 1060 Leadership Development 3
BUSN 2050 Principles of Management^ 3
Select ONE of the following: 3
Business Writing  
Technical Writing  
 
ECON 2030 Principles of Microeconomics 3
BUSN 2060 Principles of Marketing 3
 Hours15
Semester 2
ECON 2040 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
BUSN 2350 Human Resources Management 3
BUSN 1175 Operations and Supply Chain Management 3
Choose ONE of the following: 3-4
 
 
 Hours12-13
 Total Hours59-60
1

Quantitative Business Analysis I (MATH 2077) and Quantitative Business Analysis II (MATH 2138) are recommended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution.  However, math requirements vary at four-year institutions. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that students work with the CCRI academic advising team to select the appropriate math sequence for graduation and to prepare for transfer. 

Transfer Options

Option 1: Complete a CCRI Business Administration degree program and transfer to one of the four-year colleges with which CCRI has transfer agreements. Course credits transfer differently from college to college. Consult with the Advising Center for specifics. Under the articulation transfer policy, students completing a CCRI associate in science degree in business with at least a 2.4 GPA are guaranteed admission to Rhode Island College (RIC) or the University of Rhode Island (URI). The applicability of courses toward the baccalaureate degree is determined by the receiving institution. For more information, visit Transferology and contact your CCRI advisor.

Option 2: Participate in the Joint Admissions Agreement (JAA) and take the courses in one of the approved JAA transition plans for transfer into specific business-related majors at RIC or URI. Students who successfully complete JAA requirements are guaranteed transfer of their courses and acceptance for the intended major at RIC or URI. For more information on the benefits of participating in JAA, visit www.ccri.edu/jaa or Transferology and contact your CCRI advisor.

Please meet with an Academic Advisor/Student Success Coach if you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree. Your Academic Advisor will help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university.

Check out the Joint Admissions Agreement if you are interested in transferring to Rhode Island College or the University of Rhode Island. The JAA program offers seamless transfer to RIC or URI with additional benefits. Transfer information, events, and articulations are available on the Transfer Center website