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An Associate of Arts in Business is a degree designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills relevant to various business environments. The student will explore the different functional areas of the business world including accounting, economics, ethics, management, and marketing to make a more informed career choice.
The goal of this program is for the student to build a strong business foundation which enables them to pursue a four-year degree. The curriculum will also enhance skills and competencies in current jobs, and assist in career advancement opportunities. The student is encouraged to enroll in this degree to gain a broad understanding of business principles, including management, marketing, finance, and accounting, along with general education courses.
Course Number | Course | Credits |
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BADM 2010 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
BADM 2105 | Small Business Management | 3 |
BUSN 2000 | Intro to International Business | 3 |
ECON 1020 | Microeconomics | 3 |
IMGT 2400 | Intro to Information Management | 3 |
MATH 2350 | Business Calculus | 4 |
MATH 2355 | Mathematical Applications for Business | 4 |
MGT 3110 | Business Ethics | 3 |
STAT 2050 | Fundamentals of Statistics | 4 |
OR | ||
STAT 2070 | Intro Statistics for the Social Sciences | 4 |
Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Business prepares individuals for practical and applied roles in business operations and management. Upon graduation, the student will be equipped for positions that involve overseeing day-to-day operations, managing teams, and implementing business strategies for existing or new businesses. Critical skills developed will include coordinating the various aspects of business operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Course Number | Course | Credits |
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ACCT 2010 | Principles of Accounting I | 4 |
ACCT 2020 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
BADM 1005 | Business Math I | 3 |
BADM 1020 | Business Communications | 3 |
BADM 2010 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
COMM 2130 | Human Relations | 3 |
ECON 1010 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
OR | ||
ECON 1020 | Microeconomics | 3 |
IMGT 2400 | Intro to Information Management | 3 |
MGT 3110 | Business Ethics | 3 |
MGT 3210 | Management and Organization | 3 |
The student must choose a minimum of 10 Program Electives with the assistance of faculty advisor.
ACCT, BADM, ECON, ENTR, FIN, IMGT, MDIA, MGT, MKT
Students must complete six (6) credits of general education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, one of which is either WR2 or ORAL.
Writing Level I (WR1) | 3 credits |
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) | 3 credits |
MATH/APPM/LSCI | (in program) |
Student must complete six (6) credits of general education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, one of which is either WR2 or ORAL. | |
ARTS/HUM/IT/ORAL/SOC/WR2 | (in program) |
UNST | 1 credits |
Career Options
• Management
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Business Owner
• Account Executive
• Business Analyst
Tamara Forbis has worked at CWC for more than four years as an instructor for business.
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