Program Description
This curriculum is designed for students planning to
transfer to a four-year college and major in general
business, or a more specialized field of business such as
finance, accounting, international business, marketing, or
management. It also provides a solid foundation for
students planning to major in economics or pre-law.
Completion of all requirements for this curriculum will
lead to the award of the AA degree in business. Note:
Many credits earned in the management certificate
requirements may not be applied toward an AA in
business. Students should seek advice from a counselor.
Business students may be eligible for the Macklin
Business Institute scholars program, a competitive
honors program which includes seminars, special honors
courses, mentoring, the possibility of an internship, and a
scholarship. Students potentially interested in this
program should wait to take ACCT 221, ACCT222,
ECON 201, and ECON 202 for the sophomore year. For
more information on this program see this catalog, the
Montgomery College website, or a counselor.
Students interested in obtaining the A.A. degree in
business can find more information in the following
online Business Student Orientation:
http://bit.ly/MCBusinessOrientation
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able
to:
Interpret and evaluate financial information to assist
business decision making.
Program Outcomes (continued)
Apply economic principles to business decision
making.
Apply basic ethical principles to businesses practices.
Use appropriate analytical and statistical tools and
technology to support business practices.
Program Advisors
Germantown
Prof. Georgia Buckles, 240-567-5140 (GT)
Georgia.Buckles@montgomerycollege.edu
Prof. Andrea Foster, 240-567-3957 (GT, TP/SS)
Andrea.Foster@montgomerycollege.edu
Rockville
BSAD Coordinator (Collegewide)
Prof. Hannah Weiser, 240-567-5134 (RV)
Hannah.Weiser@montgomerycollege.edu
Prof. Susan Blumen, 240-567-7187 (RV)
Susan.Blumen@montgomerycollege.edu
Prof. Ali Alavi, 240-567-4463 (RV)
Ali.Alavi@montgomerycollege.edu
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Prof. Andrea Foster, 240-567-3957 (TP/SS, GT)
Andrea.Foster@montgomerycollege.edu
Virtual and Online Advising
Prof. Joanne Frazier
Joanne.Frazier@montgomerycollege.edu
For more information please visit:
https://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/becahm/
BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: 006
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Edition: 2018-2019
BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: 006
006
2018-2019
Suggested Course Sequence
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review this advising guide
and consult an advisor.
Third Semester
ACCT 221 - Accounting I 4 semester hours
ECON 201 - Principles of Economics I 3 semester
hours (BSSD)
MGMT 201 - Business Law 3 semester hours
OR
Elective 3 semester hours ††
Humanities distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD) ‡
Fourth Semester
ACCT 222 - Accounting II 4 semester hours
ECON 202 - Principles of Economics II 3 semester
hours
Arts/Humanities distribution (ARTD/HUMD) or
health course (HLTH) 3 semester hours (GEIR) ‡
Natural sciences distribution 3 semester hours (NSND)
Elective 3 semester hours ††
Total Credit Hours: 60
Advising Notes
* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102/ENGL 103, or general elective. Please consult an advisor or
transfer institution for assistance with course selection.
** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.
† Many, but not all four year institutions require MATH 150 or MATH 181 as a Math foundation. Students should
consult with an adviser regarding the requirements of transfer institutions.
†† Students should consult an adviser regarding the requirements of transfer institutions. For some institutions,
MGMT 201 may be appropriate, for others (e.g. The Smith School at the University Maryland) another course will
be more appropriate. If necessary use as needed to fill the 60 credit requirement.
‡ Students must complete one Global or Cultural Perspectives designated course as part of their General Education
Program to graduate.
BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: 006
GENERAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATION COURSES Course Hours Grade
English Foundation (EN 102/ENGL 102 or EN 109/ENGL 103)
3
Math Foundation (Recommend MA 160/MATH 150 or MA 181/MATH 181)
GENERAL EDUCATION: DISTRIBUTION COURSES Course Hours Grade
Arts Distribution (ARTD)
Humanities Distribution (HUMD)
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD)
EC 201/ECON 201 3
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (Not EC/ECON) **
3
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
4
Natural Sciences Distribution without Lab (NSND)
3
General Education Institutional Requirement (GEIR)
3
HLTH or ARTD/HUMD (GEIR)
Choose course from general education HLTH or ARTD/HUMD.
Discuss appropriate course choice with counselor/advisor
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Course Hours Grade
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A (if needed for ENGL102/103 or Elective)*
BA 101/BSAD 101 3
AC 201/ACCT 221 4
AC 202/ACCT 222 4
BA 210/BSAD 210 or MA 116/MATH 117 3
CA 120/CMAP 120 or CS 110/CMSC 110 3
EC 202/ECON 202 3
MG 201/MGMT 201 or ELECTIVE†† 3
ELECTIVE(S) ††
Total Credits:
Has student completed the
Global Perspectives requirement?
No
Yes
* EN 101/ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed for EN 102/ENGL 102/EN 103/ENGL 103, or Elective. Please consult an advisor or transfer institution for
assistance with course selection.
Overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate
** Select a course with any designator other than EC/ECON. Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.
Most four year business programs require MATH 150 or MATH 181 as a Math foundation. Students who wish to take a different math should meet with a
business faculty advisor. MATH 120/MATH 110 may only be used for transfer to UMUC or for students who do not intend to transfer.
Last Modified: June 2018
†† Students should consult an adviser regarding the requirements of transfer institutions. For some institutions, MGMT
201 may be appropriate, for others (e.g. The Smith School at the University Maryland) another course will be more
appropriate. If necessary use as needed to fill the 60 credit requirement.
Global Perspectives Course:
This UNOFFICIAL document is for planning purposes ONLY and completion does not guarantee graduation.
See an advisor to submit an Application for Graduation the semester BEFORE you intend to graduate.
Advising Worksheet
Contact:
Anthony Solano
Business & Management Website
BUSINESS AA: 006
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Editions 16-17 through 18-19
Name: Date: ID #:
Students transferring to a specific four year institution, please check the Transfer Agreements site for articulated pathways that identify required coursework.
Students must complete one Global or Cultural Perspectives designated course as part of their
General Education Program to graduate.
3 or 4
3
3
SP 108/COMM 108 or
SP 112 /COMM 112
3
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A
3
3
M
BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: 006
006
Transfer Opportunities
Montgomery College has partnerships with
multiple four-year institutions and the tools to
help you transfer. To learn more please visit:
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/Transfer/ or
http://artsys.usmd.edu/
Get Involved at MC!
Employers and Transfer Institutions are looking
for experience outside the classroom.
MC Student Clubs and Organizations
https://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/edu/plain.asp
x?id=2439
Macklin Business Institute:
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/macklin/
Hillman Entrepreneurs Program:
https://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/hillmanprogr
am/
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Operations Manager, Cost Estimator.
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