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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management

Associate of Applied Science
Southwest Virginia Community College

With the development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a demand for qualified personnel to assist business management in this economic growth. The Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Management is designed for individuals who seek employment in business management immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum. This program prepares students for employment in such positions as Administrative Assistant Trainee, Branch Manager Trainee, Department Head, Manager of Small Business, Manager Trainee, Office Manager, and Executive Assistant.

Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the importance of professionalism in the work environment and its relationship to organizational structure and culture. 2. Demonstrate the importance of communication in achieving operational results in organizations. 3. Apply a critical thinking/problem solving process for making a viable choice among a variety of options. 4. Evaluate organizational decisions with consideration of the political, legal and ethical aspects of business. 5. Assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the business environment. 6. Relate basic management theories to the supervisory/management of basic business functions. 7. Prepare, use, and analyze financial information of business organizations to support decision making.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree Degree can be earned 100 percent online
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Course work should be completed in the order it appears in the catalog.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Southwest Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Includes two international focused courses: Introduction to International Business and International Marketing
Doing More With Your Degree The Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Business Management is designed for individuals who seek employment in business management immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum or may opt to transfer for a bachelor's degree at one of SWCC's articulated four-year colleges or universities.
Program Successes & Highlights Completely online.
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Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management
64
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Management
64
Plan GPA 212-01
64
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Residency Requirement 212-01
17
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 49 credits may be applied to this program.
BUS 100 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BUS 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BUS 200 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BUS 201 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BUS 204 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BUS 205 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BUS 236 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BUS 240 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BUS 280 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BUS 290/299 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 112 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HLT or PED Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humn/Fine Arts EEE (3 Cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ITE 152 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ITE 140 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MKT 201 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MKT 275 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 154 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SDV 100 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Science Elective (3 Cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School No
Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Southwest Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Admission Application
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Transfer Student Aid
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Number of Transfer Students
747
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100%, AV GPA 3.07
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Annual HC 3120, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing
Transfer Student Catalog Year Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
First Year Student Catalog Year Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Management-MarketingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Management with a Specialization in Human ResourceAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Management with a Specialization in MarketingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Business ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management with a Specialization in Admin SupportAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Business Management - Management SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Business Management - Graphic Imaging Management SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Business Management - Automotive Management SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Business Management - Project Management SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Marketing - Marketing SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Marketing - Warehousing and Distribution SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Marketing - Electronic Commerce SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Business ManagementAssociateAssociate in Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate Applied Science Degree in Business Management with Information Technology SpecializationAssociateAssociate in Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Business ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Business ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management - Project Management SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management - Digital Marketing SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Business ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeBusiness Management, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeContract Management, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Management - Computer Support Specialist AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Management - General Business AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Management - Hardware and Software Support AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in MarketingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAAS Degree in Business ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in Business ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in Business Management - AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in Business Management - AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Management (Maritime Logistics)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community College Associate of Applied Science - Management (Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management and LeadershipAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Bridgewater CollegeBusiness Administration Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeBusiness - Finance (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeBusiness - Management (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeBusiness - Marketing (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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This program could not be matched to any related careers. Please contact the institution for assistance with matching this program to careers.

Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 64 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management at Southwest Virginia Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $169 Per Credit $10,816 $0 $10,816 163.40 tuition per credit and 5.75 comprehensive fee per credit
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.