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Paradise Valley Community College
Business

Associate in Applied Science: General Business #3051
64 Credits

This program is designed for students who plan to attend college for two years only and are preparing for an entry-level position in business. This career program leads to an Associate in Applied Science in General Business.

Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in each course in the Required Courses area. "++" or "+" after a course number indicates any module.

Required Courses: 24 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
ACC111 Accounting Principles I 3  
ACC112 Accounting Principles II 3 Yes
BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications 3  

Or

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3  
ECN111 Macroeconomics Principles 3  
GBS151 Introduction to Business 3  
GBS205 Legal, Ethical Regulatory Issues in Business 3  
GBS233 Business Communications 3 Yes
MGT175 Business Organizations and Management 3  
Restricted Electives: 13 - 15 credits

Students must choose from one of the following specialized areas and successfully complete all courses listed in that area.
Accounting: 14 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
ACC115 Computerized Accounting 2 Yes
ACC212 Managerial Accounting 3 Yes
ACC219 Intermediate Accounting 3 Yes
ACC221 Tax Accounting 3 Yes
ACC222 Payroll Accounting 3 Yes
Computer Information Systems: 15 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
CIS102 Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills 1  
CIS109AM Networking Technology 2  
CIS133DA The Internet 3  
CIS224 Project Management 3  
CIS235 e-Commerce 3 Yes
ENG111 Technical Writing 3 Yes
Customer Service: 13-15 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
MGT109 Development of Professional Skills and Standards 3  
MGT126 Customer Service Skills and Strategies 3  
MGT229 Management and Leadership 3  
MGT296++ Special Project / Cooperative Education 1-3  
MKT267 Principles of Salesmanship 3  
Finance: 13 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
GBS103 Principles of Banking 3  
GBS132 Personal and Family Financial Security 3  
GBS206 Business Law 3  
GBS261 Investments I 3  
IBS104 International Finance 1  
General Business: 15 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
IBS101 Introduction to International Business 3  
MGT229 Management and Leadership 3  
MKT101 Introduction to Public Relations 3  
MKT267 Principles of Salesmanship 3  
MKT271 Principles of Marketing 3  
International Business: 15 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
IBS101 Introduction to International Business 3  
IBS102 International Marketing 2  
IBS103 Cultural Awareness for International Trade 2  
IBS104 International Finance 1  
IBS105 International Law 2  
IBS108 Basics of Import/Export Operations 2  
++++++ Any foreign language 3  
Management: 15 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
MGT175 Business Organization and Management 3  
MGT229 Management and Leadership 3  
MGT251 Human Relations in Business 3  
MGT276 Personnel/Human Resources in Management 3  
MKT271 Principles of Marketing 3  
Marketing: 15 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
CIS235 e-Commerce 3 Yes
IBS102 International Marketing 3  
MKT101 Introduction to Public Relations 3  
MKT263 Advertising Principles 3  
MKT271 Principles of Marketing 3  
Small Business: 15 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
MGT253 Owing and Operating a Small Business 3  
MKT267 Principles of Salesmanship 3  
MKT271 Principles of Marketing 3  
SBS213 Hiring and Managing Employees 1  
SBS214 Small Business Customer Relations 1  
SBS220 Internet Marketing for Small Business 2  
SBS230 Financial and Tax Management for Small Business 2  
General Studies Requirements: 24 - 29 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
++++++++ First Year Composition 6  
COM100 Introduction to Human Communications 3  

Or

COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3  

Or

COM225 Public Speaking 3 Yes

Or

COM230 Small Group Communication 3 Yes
++++++++ Critical Reading 3  
MAT+++++ Mathematics 3-5  
++++++++ Humanities & Fine Arts 2-3  
++++++++ Natural Sciences 4  
IBS109 Cultural Dimension for International Business 3  

Or

SBU200 Society & Business 3  
Materials presented on these pages were taken from the PVCC 2005-2006 Catalog and do not encompass all the specific requirements of our certificate and degree programs.  Please consult the PVCC 2005-2006 Catalog or contact an advisor for specific program details. 

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Comments or suggestions: gary.smith@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Last Revised: 03/06/2006