Business Administration

Associate in Science Degree

This program is designed to prepare students for exciting and dynamic career opportunities in the 21st century. It is designed to qualify students for entry level managerial and administrative positions or transfer to a four-year institution. With proper advising, students have successfully transferred with a maximum of earned college credit.Before registering, it is the student’s responsibility to seek advising with a Business Administration faculty advisor or counselor. Learn More About This Program >

Program Coordinator

Susan Lugli
Associate Professor, Business; Program Coordinator, Business Administration and Marketing Business Administration/Marketing
Phone: 860-343-5840
Email: slugli@mxcc.edu
Office Location: Wheaton 313

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

Analyze principles, techniques and major functions of management and business organizations
Work independently and with others of diverse backgrounds
Rationalize and present solutions to problems using business knowledge and knowledge from humanities, social sciences, mathematics and science disciplines
Develop a sound ethical, philosophical and moral skill-set necessary to success in business
Demonstrate a responsible attitude in relationships with employers and peers
Demonstrate proficiencies in reading, writing, listening, presentation and analytical skills
Prepare and interpret financial statements and use accounting for managerial decisions
Understand and discuss financial issues dealing with the external environment and the market
Understand the U.S. legal system and be able to apply the principles to the legal environment in which organizations conduct business
Understand marketing principles and methods as they apply to satisfying consumers and society as a whole
Demonstrate computer proficiency in word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management, general ledger accounting systems and presentation software
Demonstrate an understanding of how the American economic system is organized, how it functions and how it impacts the global economy

Graduation Checklist

Business Administration Degree – Graduation Checklist

A Graduation Checklist is a printable list of course requirements you will use when you meet with your academic advisor each semester. The checklist helps you keep track of your progress from when you first enter MxCC to when you are ready to graduate.

Degree Requirements

Business Administration Associate Degree Transfer-Oriented Program (2017-18 Catalog)
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First Semester (Fall) - 15 credits		credits	Prerequisite?
ACC*113, Principles of Financial Accounting	Program Requirement	3	Yes
BMG*202, Principles of Management	Program Requirement	3	Eligible for ENG*101
ECN*102, Microeconomics	Gen Ed: Social Phenomena (1 of 2)	3	Yes
ENG101, Composition (or ENG101E or ENG*101 ALP)	Gen Ed: Written Communication	3	Yes
Open Elective (or MAT*137, Intermediate Algebra, if student placement requires this course)	Program Requirement	3	Yes
Second Semester (Spring) - 15-16 credits		credits	prerequisite?
ACC*117, Principles of Managerial Accounting	Program Requirement	3	ACC113 or ACC115
BBG*115, Business Software Applications	Gen Ed: Oral Communication in English	3	Eligible for either ENG101E or ENG101
BMK*201, Principles of Marketing	Program Requirement	3	Eligible for ENG*101
ECN*101, Macroeconomics	Gen Ed: Social Phenomena (2 of 2)	3	Yes
**Scientific Knowledge & Understanding Elective	Gen Ed: Scientific Knowledge & Understanding	3 or 4	Yes
Third Semester (Fall) - 15-16 credits		credits	prerequisite?
BBG231, Business Law OR BBG234, Legal Environment of Business	Program Requirement	3	Eligible for ENG*101
ENG*102, Literature & Composition	Gen Ed: Written Communication II	3	Either ENG101ALP, ENG101E, or ENG*101 with a “C” or better
Aesthetic Dimensions Elective	Gen Ed: Aesthetic Dimensions	3	Possibly
**Scientific Reasoning Elective	Gen Ed: Scientific Reasoning	3 or 4	Yes
**Directed Business Elective NOTE: If you are planning to attend Central Connecticut State University, you should take MAT158, Functions, Graphs & Matrices	Program Requirement	3	Yes
Fourth Semester (Spring) - 15 credits		credits	prerequisite?
BMG*204, Managerial Communciations	Program Requirement	3	ACC*271
CST*201, Intro to Management Information Systems	Program Requirement	3	Yes
**Directed Business Elective NOTE: BFN201, Principles of Finance, is recommended for students wishing to transfer to a University business program	Program Requirement	3	Yes
MAT*167, Elementary Statistics	Gen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning	3	Yes
Historical Knowledge Elective	Gen Ed: Historical Knowledge	3	No

Total Program:		61
SPECIAL NOTES:
** At least one Science course must have a laboratory component			ffffff
*** Directed Business Electives: BBG234, Legal Enviroment of Business BBG295, Cooperative Work Experience BFN201, Principles of Finance BMG220, Human Resource Management BBG294, Business Internship BES118, Small Business Management BMG210, Principles of Organizational Behavior MAT158, Functions, Graphs, and Matrices

This page updated 7/9/17

ACC*113, Principles of Financial Accounting (3 Credits) FALL 2017: This course replaces ACC*115. Students may not get credit for both ACC*113 and ACC*115. An introduction to financial accounting fundamentals. The basic accounting equation, recording procedures and analysis of corporate statements and specific business accounts are studied. Prerequisites: Eligible for ENG*101 E or ENG*101, and eligible for MAT*137 OR permission of instructor. (New course, Fall 2017)

BMG*202, Principles of Management (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Continuing Learning/Information Literacy, Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking An introduction to the principles of management and their application to business organizations. Emphasis is placed upon the management functions;development of a philosophy of total quality management; interpersonal behavior; and business problem solving activities. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG*101. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills a “D” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*101 • ENG*101-ALP, Composition (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Written Communication in English Students will develop written texts of varying lengths and styles for different audiences and purposes. They will respond to rhetorical situations, use sources, craft logical arguments, apply language conventions, and formulate effective writing strategies. Reading Prerequisite: ENG*073 or ESL*173 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement, or SAT/ACT scores; Writing Prerequisites: ENG*063 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement; or SAT/ACT scores; or ENG*096 with a grade of “C” or better. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ECN*102, Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Social Phenomena An elementary study of the principles of economics related to relative scarcity and resource allocation. The course provides a basic study of a market economy and various kinds of market structures. Some time is devoted to cost and to labor economics. Should be taken before ECN*101. Prerequisites: Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101 and eligible for either MAT*137E or MAT*137. (Updated November 2014)

ENG*101E, Composition Embedded (3 credits/4 contact hours) $$ Supplemental Course Fee Gen Ed Competency: Written Communication in English Composition focuses on the study and practice of effective written communication across a variety of rhetorical situations. The course develops skills in applying language conventions, engaging with and using authoritative sources, and crafting logical arguments. Composition with Embedded support meets the same outcomes as ENG*101, but offers students additional support through supplemental instruction, increased time on task, focused workshops, and/or tutoring. Reading Prerequisite: ENG* 073 or ESL *173 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement, or SAT/ACT scores; Writing Prerequisites: ENG*063 with a grade of “C-” or better; or placement; or SAT/ACT scores; or ENG*096 with a grade of “C” or better. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

MAT*137, Intermediate Algebra (3 credits) This course cannot be used to satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning competency for transfer programs or pathways. This course is a further study of algebra and mathematical modeling of functions and relations represented by tables, graphs, words, and symbols. Polynomial functions and expressions with special attention to linear, quadratic, exponential, rational, and radical functions are studied. There is an emphasis on modeling and applications for all topics. A graphing calculator is required for this course. Prerequisites: • Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101, together with Math placement into MAT*137 • OR Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101, and either MAT*085 or MAT*095 with a grade of “C+” or better (Updated Fall 2017)

ACC*117, Principles of Managerial Accounting (3 credits) FALL 2017: This course replaces ACC*118. Students may not get credit for both ACC*117 and ACC*118. An introduction to managerial accounting fundamentals. It is the study of accounting that generates confidential information for use in decision-making and managing and operating a business. It studies cost-benefit criteria, behavioral implications of actions and strategies for setting long and short-range goals. Prerequisite: ACC*113 or ACC*115. (New course, Fall 2017)

ACC*115, Financial Accounting (4 Credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Continuing Learning/Information Literacy, Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking FALL 2017: This course will be replaced by ACC*113. Students may not get credit for both ACC*113 and ACC*115. An introduction to financial accounting fundamentals. The basic accounting equation, recording procedures, and analysis of corporate statements and specific business accounts are studied. A computerized commercial practice problem is incorporated into the course. Transferability may be limited to 3 credits. Prerequisites: Eligible for ENG*101 E or ENG*101, and eligible for MAT*137 OR permission of instructor. (Updated October 2014)

BBG*115, Business Software Applications (3 credits) FOR STUDENTS WHO TOOK THIS COURSE PRIOR TO THE FALL 2016 SEMESTER Historically, BBG*115 and CSC*101 were treated as the same course. Students cannot get academic credit for both courses if both were taken prior to the Fall 2016 semester. Course content was reorganized such that both courses are unique, as of the Fall 2016 semester.

FOR STUDENTS TAKING THIS COURSE BEGINNING WITH THE FALL 2016 SEMESTER: Effective with the Fall 2016 semester, CSC*101 and BBG*115 are treated as separate, unique courses such that students can earn six credits for taking both courses. This policy will NOT be applicable retroactively for students who took both courses prior to the Fall 2016 semester. Gen Ed Competencies: Continuing Learning/Information Literacy, Oral Communication in English This course is an examination of problem solving techniques using computer applications software. With the MS Office Suite, students will learn to use each software package to contribute value to business. Focus is on preparing professional documents with Word, building flexible spreadsheets on Excel, using Access to analyze data to produce valid results and PowerPoint to effectively present and communicate. Social networking sites and their impact upon business will be explored. Individual and group projects will require students to utilize the MS Suite to prepare business documents, produce in-house publications and create and business presentations using themes, tables and graphs. A primary focus is the in-depth use of spreadsheets and databases to solve business problems. Interpretation and effective communication of results, both written and oral are practiced. Prerequisite: Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101. (Updated Fall 2017)

BMK*201, Principles of Marketing (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Continuing Learning/Information Literacy, Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking An overview of the multifaceted discipline of marketing in a service-oriented economy. Consideration is given to market segmentation, target markets, consumer and industrial markets. Emphasis is placed upon developing a marketing mix,including product planning; pricing; the role of distribution; and promotional strategies. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG*101. (Updated Fall 2017)

ECN*101, Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Social Phenomena An elementary study of the macroeconomic system. A study of the interrelationships among the household, business and government sectors. An elementary study of output, income, employment, consumption, inflation,fluctuations in the economy, and fiscal and monetary policy. This course should be taken after ECN*102. Prerequisites: Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101 and eligible for either MAT*137E or MAT*137. (Updated November 2014)

BBG*231, Business Law I (3 credits) Gen Ed Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking An introductory study of the legal system of the United States and its relationship to the business manager. Topics include contracts, sales (general background in torts and product liability under Article 2 of the UCC), negotiable instruments and administrative agencies. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG*101. (Updated Fall 2017)

BBG*234, Legal Environment of Business (3 credits) Gen Ed Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking An in-depth study of business organizations including agency and securities regulation and antitrust regulations with emphasis on real and personal property including an in-depth study of secured transactions under Article 9 of UCC. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG*101. (Updated Fall 2017)

ENG*102, Literature and Composition (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English Students will learn how to develop interpretations of literature through reading short fiction, poetry, drama, and essays. They will be introduced to literary terminology and to standard critical approaches. They will also learn how to use source materials in order to clearly express their views about literature in several argumentative essays, which includes at least one research essay. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 with a “C” or better. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

BMG*204, Managerial Communications (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Oral Communication in English The development of effective written, oral and electronic business communication. Selected assignments include writing business memos, letter and short reports, nonverbal communication, oral presentations, electronic mail and listening. Prerequisite: ENG*101 or ENG*101E. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an "L" course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ACC*271, Intermediate Accounting I (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Continuing Learning/Information Literacy, Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking An examination of generally accepted accounting principles related to preparation of the financial statements, including the cash flow statement.Valuation and disclosure of current assets including cash, accounts receivable,and inventory are studied in detail. A computerized commercial accounting project is incorporated into the course. Prerequisite: ACC*118. (Updated October 2014)

CST*201, Introduction to Management Information Systems (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Continuing Learning/Information Literacy, Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking This course provides the background necessary for understanding the role of information systems in organizations and for using computer tools and technology in solving business problems. Topics include organizational and technical foundations of information systems, theory of information systems design, fundamental database principles, network systems, e-commerce and supply chain systems, information network security management, and meeting global challenges. Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Project are used to demonstrate selected topical concepts. Prerequisite: Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101. (Updated October 2014)

BFN* 201, Principles of Finance (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Continuing Learning/Information Literacy, Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking This course provides basic principles involved in the process of making financial decisions. Topics include the time value of money, ratio analysis of financial statements, leverage, cash flow and working capital and the relationship of risk to return. Prerequisites: A grade of "C-" or better in all of the following courses: ACC*113 or ACC*115, ECN*101, ECN*102, and MAT*167 or MAT*168. MAT*167 or 168 may be taken concurrently. (Updated Fall 2017)

MAT*167, Principles of Statistics (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Quantitative Reasoning, Scientific Reasoning This course replaces MAT*168, "Elementary Statistics & Probability" (4 credits). Students may not get credit for both MAT*167 and MAT*168. Graphs and charts, measures of central tendency and variation. Elementary probability theory, random variables, probability distributions, with emphasis on the binomial and normal. Sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, correlation and linear regression. Use of technology included. Prerequisites: Eligible for ENG*101 or ENG*101 E and MAT*137 or MAT*137 E (or higher) with a grade of “C” or better OR eligible for ENG*101 or ENG*101 E and math placement. (New course, Fall 2017)

BBG*295, Cooperative Work Experience I (3 credits) Gen Ed Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking This course enables a student who has completed 24 credits with a G.P.A. of 2.5or higher to earn college credit for work experience in a career which correlates with his/her business program of study. Student must work a minimum of 15 hours per week in a college-approved position as well as attend seminars. Prerequisite: completion of 24 completed college credits, GPA 2.5 and permission of the instructor. (Updated Fall 2017)

BMG*220, Human Resource Management (3 credits) Gen Ed Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking This course examines the decision-making process of managing human resources. Topics include organizational environments; recruitment, selection, training and development, and performance appraisal; leadership and motivational philosophies and strategies; and group behavior. Emphasis upon current labor market and case study analysis. Prerequisite: BMG*202. (Updated Fall 2017)

BBG*294, Business Internship (3 credits) Gen Ed Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking This course will enable students, individually and as part of a team, to become involved in problem-solving and decision-making activities in the business community. A research project or activity will be cooperatively undertaken by the students and representatives from business and industry. The students will participate in seminars presented by the instructor. To be eligible, students must demonstrate academic ability,personal ability to be self-paced and work with people in various business situations. Prerequisites: completion of 24 college credits and permission of the instructor. (Updated Fall 2017)

BES*118, Small Business Management (3 credits) Gen Ed Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking An introduction to small business management, including the attitude, knowledge and skills needed to own and operate a small business. Topics include the resources needed in the formation of new ventures, an understanding of the basic business skills needed to finance, market and manage a small business, risk taking and the formulation of a well-conceived business plan. Prerequisite: Eligible for either ENG*101E or ENG*101. (Updated Fall 2017)

BMG*210, Principles of Organizational Behavior (3 credits) Gen Ed Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking This course examines concepts and theories that help managers understand, motivate, and supervise employees. Emphasis is placed upon interaction of individuals and groups relative to management’s actions and the organization’s needs. Contemporary case studies are presented to develop an effective management skill set. No credit awarded to students who have previously taken BMG*105, Supervision and Organizational Behavior. Prerequisite: BMG*202. (Updated Fall 2017)