Business

Associate of Arts Degree

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
BADM 1020Business Communications3
ACCT 2010Principles of Accounting I4
ACCT 2020Principles of Accounting II3
ECON 1010Macroeconomics3
FIN 1000Personal Finance3
MATH 1400College Algebra4
MGT 3210Management and Organization3
MKT 3210Principles of Marketing3
Students must choose a minimum of nine (9) credits from the following list of program electives:
Course Number Course Credits
BADM 2010Legal Environment of Business3
BADM 2105Small Business Management3
BUSN 2000Intro to International Business3
ECON 1020Microeconomics3
IMGT 2400Intro to Information Management3
MATH 2350Business Calculus4
MATH 2355Mathematical Applications for Business4
MGT 3110Business Ethics3
  
STAT 2050Fundamentals of Statistics4
OR 
STAT 2070Intro Statistics for the Social Sciences4

Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.

Writing Level I (WR1)3 credits
Writing Level II (WR2)(in program)
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000)3 credits
ARTS3 credits
HUM3 credits
LSCI4 credits
MATH(in program)
ORAL3 credits
SOC(in program)
UNST1 credits

Total Credit Hours: 60

Business

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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
ACCT 2010Principles of Accounting I4
ACCT 2020Principles of Accounting II3
BADM 1005Business Math I3
BADM 1020Business Communications3
BADM 2010Legal Environment of Business3
COMM 2130Human Relations3
  
ECON 1010Macroeconomics3
OR 
ECON 1020Microeconomics3
  
IMGT 2400Intro to Information Management3
MGT 3110Business Ethics3
MGT 3210Management and Organization3

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)
UNST1 credits

Total Credit Hours: 60

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Career Options 

• Management
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Business Owner
• Account Executive
• Business Analyst

Meet Business Faculty

Associate Professor of Business

Tamara Forbis has worked at CWC for more than four years as an instructor for business.