Business Administration Course Descriptions
Option to Business Management Technology, (AAS.RMT)
The Retail Management Technology program prepares students to enter the diverse field of retail management. It provides students with basic knowledge necessary for entry-level positions as assistant department managers, executive trainees, advertising assistants, assistant buyers or for those desiring to establish a retail business of their own.
Students who complete the requirements for the associate degree program in Retail Management Technology should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of current management theories and principles used in the successful management of organizations.
- Demonstrate the ability to understand the role of advertising and sales promotion in a business organization
- Demonstrate the ability to understand the basic research concepts and practices applied to solving marketing problems
- Demonstrate the ability to discuss the behavioral and social science concepts as they apply to understanding buying in retail organizations
- Describe the procedures and principles involved in buying in retail organizations
- Develop insights into successful retail store operation
| General Education Courses | Credits |
| Written Communications |
3 |
| Arts and Humanities |
3 |
| Social Science |
6 |
| Mathematics (MTH 104 recommended) |
3 |
| Natural Science |
4 |
| Computer Science |
3 |
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| Total |
22 |
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| Program Courses | Credits |
ACC 110  Principles of Financial Accounting I or |
3-4 |
| ACC 112 Principles of Financial Accounting I w/Spreadsheets |
3-4 |
| ACC 111 Principles of Financial Accounting II or |
3-4 |
| ACC 113 Principles of Accounting II w/Spreadsheets |
3-4 |
| BUA 101 Business Functions in a Global Society |
3 |
| BUA 102 Principles of Management |
3 |
| BUA 205 Business Law I |
3 |
| BUA 206 Business Law II |
3 |
| BUA 220 Principles of Marketing |
1 |
| BUA 221 Principles of Advertising |
2 |
| BUA 222 Salesmanship |
3 |
| BUA 225 Human Relations in Management |
3 |
| ENG 106 Business Communications |
3 |
| ENG 102 Public Speaking |
3 |
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| Total |
36-38 |
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| Electives |
9 |
| Total Required for Degree |
64 |
Contact Al Rieger ext. 7283
Faculty/Department Homepages:
Harry Schmoll
Sandra Kaelin
Charles Savana
Al Rieger
Last updated: 06/11/02
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