Emergency Management Strategy and Planning Option (A.S.)
Program Overview
The Associate in Science in Business program provides a foundation in business principles, including economics, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior. Students can customize their degree with a concentration in Emergency Management Strategy and Planning. The program prepares students for a seamless transition to a Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Description:
The Associate in Science degree in Business is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in business principles and practices. The program covers fundamental concepts in economics, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior. Students can further customize their degree by choosing from a range of concentrations, including Emergency Management Strategy and Planning. This degree prepares students for a seamless transition to the Bachelor of Science in Business Management or related degree.
Objectives:
- Gain proficiency in the basic concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry in business.
- Evaluate ethical principles that guide businesses.
- Prepare for a smooth transition to the Bachelor of Science in Business Management program.
Outline:
Core Curriculum:
- General Education Program
- Major, Option, and Elective Requirements
Major Requirements:
- APST 405: Career Development and Planning (2 credits)
- CMPL 402: Excel (2 credits)
- MGMT 410: Principles of Management (4 credits)
- Select two of the following (8 credits):
- ACCT 532: Financial Accounting
- ECO 470: Principles of Economics
- HRM 420: Human Resource Management
- MGMT 569: Budget Management
- MKT 510: Principles of Marketing
Concentration in Emergency Management Strategy and Planning:
- BEHS 445: Homeland Security and Emergency Management (4 credits)
- BEHS 510: National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) (4 credits)
- BEHS 610: Community Emergency Response (4 credits)
Electives:
- Open electives are courses students will need to take to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs.