Business Management Technology
Associate of Applied Business
Overview
The Associate of Applied Business (AAB) in Business Management Technology at COTC is a fully accredited online program and requires you to take a variety of courses in the areas of human resources, marketing, management and entrepreneurship to prepare for today’s business world.
With this degree you’ll be ready to start your career right away, and you’ll also be prepared to continue your education if you choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Electives
As part of the business program, you have an opportunity to choose elective courses to earn a certificate in a specific area of study while pursuing your associate degree. The electives you can choose from are:
- customer relations
- entrepreneurship
- human resources
- management
- office administration
License/Credentialing Eligibility
- The human resource courses in the business program align with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification.
- The office administration certificate aligns with the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) – Certified Administrative Professional Certificate.
- The management certificate aligns with the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) – Certified Manager Certificate.
Future Start Dates
Admission Requirements
This is an open-enrollment program. To be admitted, you must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll.
Plan of Study
Associate Degree
Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology
Total hours required: 62
| Autumn Semester | ||
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*Composition I*^ |
3 |
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Management and Organizational Behavior^ |
3 |
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PC Applications in Business^ |
3 |
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Introduction to Human Resource Management^ |
3 |
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Principles of Microeconomics^ |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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| Spring Semester | ||
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Introduction to Marketing*^ |
3 |
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Business Law |
3 |
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Customer Relations and Sales |
3 |
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Fundamentals of Communication |
3 |
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Introduction to Statistics or College Algebra* |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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| Autumn Semester | ||
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Financial Accounting |
3 |
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Team Building |
3 |
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Entrepreneurship |
3 |
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Business & Professional Communications |
3 |
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Critical Thinking or American Government & Politics* |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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| Spring Semester | ||
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Financial Business Practices |
3 |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
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21st Century Workplace Skills |
3 |
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Business Field Experience (see choices below)* |
2 |
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Technical Elective (see choices below) |
6 |
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Total |
17 |
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| Technical Electives – General Business Area Courses | ||
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Total of 6.00 semester credit hours required from the course choices listed below to complete this degree: |
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Documentation and Presentation Applications |
3 |
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Spreadsheets Applications |
3 |
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Human Resource Law Policies & Procedures |
3 |
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Training, Labor Relations and Compensation |
3 |
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Introduction to Managerial Accounting* |
3 |
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Field Experience |
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BUS Field Experience – General Business Area Courses |
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Business Field Exper/Serv Learning I* |
1.5 |
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Business Field Exper/Serv Learning II* |
1.5 |
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Business Field Exper/Serv Learning III* |
2 |
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*Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course description to view all prerequisites and requirements.
^A “C” (2.00) grade or better is required in order to continue in and graduate from this program.
The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.
Published: March 2024
Program Accreditation
The business management technology associate degree program is nationally accredited by:
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
11520 West 119th Street
Overland Park, Kansas 66213
Phone: 913.339.9356
Fax: 913.339.6226
acbsp.org
Program Outcomes
The purpose of the Business Management Technology program is to prepare qualified individuals for management, human resources, marketing, customer relations and sales, entrepreneurship, and administrative assistant level positions in a wide variety of business settings and organizations.
Program Outcomes
- Applying conceptual skills in today’s business environment.
- Analyze financial performance of an organization.
- Evaluate organizational decisions with consideration of the political, legal, and ethical aspects of business.
- Assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats companies confront in the business environment.
Transfer Options
Students interested in continuing on to pursue a bachelor’s degree can consider transferring to a four-year college or university. COTC has a transfer agreement with:
- DeVry University
- Franklin University
- Indiana Wesleyan University
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University
- Ohio Dominican
- Ohio University
- Strayer University
- The Ohio State University
- Tiffin University
- University of Phoenix
Students who know they want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business can also consider completing the Associate of Science in Business. The AS in Business is intended to transfer to any public, four-year college or university in Ohio. You should only pursue the AS in Business if you know you want to continue to a bachelor’s degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I complete the business management technology associate degree?
Students who enroll full time complete the business management technology associate degree in two years.
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
You can complete the business management technology associate degree fully online or a combination of online and face-to-face courses.
What is the difference between the Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology and the Associate of Science in Business?
The Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology prepares you to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. If you decide to continue your education for a bachelor’s degree, your credits will transfer to universities with which COTC has an articulation agreement (see Transfer Options above).
The Associate of Science in Business is a transfer degree that prepares you to continue your education for a bachelor’s degree immediately after graduation. Your credits will transfer to all public four-year institutions in Ohio.
For help determining which degree is right for you, read Getting Started in Business for Undecided Students.
What financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?
COTC awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students each year.
Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.
See Paying for College for more information, or connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.