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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Social Sciences and Public Affairs
- Department: Business
- Program Code: MGMT.AAS
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (Recommended GEM 1) 1 | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (GEM 2) | 3 |
| FINA 109 | Personal Finance and Business Math (Recommended GEM 3) 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (Recommended GEM 6) 1,2,3 | 3 |
| EXHS 155 | Health and Wellness (Recommended GE Elective) 1,2 | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ADMS 112 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| ADMS 133 | Business English | 3 |
| ADMS 145 | Advanced Office Information Systems | 3 |
| BOOK 151 | Fundamental Accounting Concepts | 3 |
| BUSA 120 | Business Software Applications | 3 |
| BUSA 201 | Business Communication and Professionalism 2 | 3 |
| BUSA 255 | Leadership Development Skills 2,3 | 3 |
| COMM 221 | Interpersonal Communication 2,3 | 3 |
| MGMT 293 | Management Internship | 1-3 |
| PHIL 103 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| Electives | Select any 15-17 elective credits to bring the total credits earned to 60 4 | 15-17 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
- 1
The courses listed under the General Education Requirements section are recommended by the department as the most beneficial general education (GE) options for students in this program. Please note that students may fulfill their GE requirements by completing another course from within the applicable general education category.
- 2
Active-Duty Military or Veterans who are ranked E-5 or higher may receive transfer credit for BUSA 201, BUSA 255, COMM 221, PSYC 140, and EXHS 155 through the American Council on Education (ACE).
- 3
If students are able to verify completion of an eligible organizational or military training, they may be eligible to receive instructional-based prior learning assessment (PLA) credit for this course. Students seeking PLA credit must first meet with their advisor.
- 4
If students are able to verify completion of previous college courses or military training through the submission of official transcripts, they may be eligible to receive transfer credit that counts towards the fulfillment of the elective credit requirement.
NOTE: Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits at the College of Western Idaho in order to meet the residency requirement for graduation.
Degree Plan
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Plans may be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding additional semesters. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ADMS 112 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (GEM 2) | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (Recommended GEM 1) 1 | 3 |
| FINA 109 | Personal Finance and Business Math (Recommended GEM 3) 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (Recommended GEM 6) 1,2,3 | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ADMS 133 | Business English | 3 |
| BUSA 120 | Business Software Applications | 3 |
| BUSA 201 | Business Communication and Professionalism 2 | 3 |
| COMM 221 | Interpersonal Communication 2,3 | 3 |
| EXHS 155 | Health and Wellness (Recommended GE Elective) 1,2 | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ADMS 145 | Advanced Office Information Systems | 3 |
| BOOK 151 | Fundamental Accounting Concepts | 3 |
| BUSA 255 | Leadership Development Skills 2,3 | 3 |
| Elective | Select any elective course 4 | 3 |
| Elective | Select any elective course 4 | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGMT 293 | Management Internship | 1-3 |
| PHIL 103 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| Electives | Select any elective courses to bring the total credits earned to 60 4 | 9-11 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
- 1
The courses listed are recommended by the department as the most beneficial general education (GE) options for students in this program. Please note that students may fulfill their GE requirements by completing another course from within the applicable general education category.
- 2
Active-Duty Military or Veterans who are ranked E-5 or higher may receive transfer credit for BUSA 201, BUSA 255, COMM 221, EXHS 155, and PSYC 140 through American Council on Education (ACE).
- 3
If students are able to verify completion of an eligible organizational or military training, they may be eligible to receive instructional-based prior learning assessment (PLA) credit for this course. Students seeking PLA credit must first meet with their advisor.
- 4
If students are able to verify completion of previous college courses or military training through the submission of official transcripts, they may be eligible to receive transfer credit that counts towards the fulfillment of the elective credit requirement.
NOTE: Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits at the College of Western Idaho in order to meet the residency requirement for graduation.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Collaborate with diverse individuals.
- Demonstrate their understanding of planning, organizing, empowering, changing, and controlling organizations.
- Communicate effectively in various formats to diverse audiences.
- Use theories and research to understand workplace issues, motivation, and employee performance.