General Business, ABA

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The General Business program is designed to allow students the widest possible latitude in choosing business courses. Seven common core and one required business courses provide basic knowledge and skills. In addition, students must select a minimum of 9 semester hours in business electives enabling students to tailor a business program to their educational needs.

This program is compatible with many bachelor degree programs offered through local colleges and universities; see an academic advisor or counselor for full details. Refer to Degree & Certification section online.

The Skill Specific Certificate in General Business-International Business is designed for students who desire to pursue a career in international business and to enhance their knowledge of global business practices. This program provides comprehensive knowledge of international business practices, marketing, supply chain management, and global entrepreneurship. Emphasis is also placed on the study of culture, economic, social, and political aspects affecting global business operations.

You are strongly encouraged to work with a counselor, academic advisor, or faculty/department coordinator

Degree & Certificate Requirements

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Suggested sequence (may be modified to meet your needs):

Credit Hours Required: 62

Semester 1

BUSN 1010 - Business Enterprise Credit Hours: 3.00 (Exploratory Course )
BCOM 2050 - Business Communications Credit Hours: 4.00
ITCS 1010 - Computer & Information Processing Principles Credit Hours: 4.00
GEN ED - Group I.A (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

Semester 2

MKTG 1010 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3.00 (Exploratory Course ) (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
MGMT 1010 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3.00
GEN ED - Group II (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable (Recommended Course MATH 1000 or higher) (MATH 0050 or MATH 0070 may be a required prerequisite depending on placement testing)
ECON 1160 - Principles of Economics 1 Credit Hours: 3.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group III)

Semester 3

BUSN 2060 - Corporate Responsibility Credit Hours: 3.00
BLAW 1080 - Business Law 1 Credit Hours: 4.00
ACCT 1050 - Financial Record Keeping Credit Hours: 4.00
OR ACCT 1070 - Accounting for Entrepreneurs Credit Hours: 3.00
OR ACCT 1080 - Principles of Accounting 1 Credit Hours: 4.00
GEN ED - Group IV (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

Semester 4

Electives - 10.00 - 12.00 Credit Hours (Chosen with assistance from counselor or academic advisor)
Business Electives - 9.00 Credit Hours (not previously taken) from the following: ACCT, BCOM, BLAW, BUSN, FINC, MGMT, MKTG, ITAP, ITBS, ITCS, ITIA, ITML, ITNC, ITNT, ITOS, ITWP

General Business - Additional Program Information

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Notes
Associate of Business Administration	General Business	62	Designed for transferring into a Bachelor of Business Administration program or entry into the field of Business.
Certificate	General Business	36	Designed for entry‑level positions or furthering one’s career.
Skill Specific Certificate	General Business - International Business	12	Designed for entry‑level positions or furthering one’s career.

Contact Information
Contact Title	Name	Phone	E-mail	Location
Professor	Patrick Greek	586.286.2253	greekp@macomb.edu	Center Campus
Professor	Robert James	586.498.4012	jamesr@macomb.edu	South Campus

Program Description:

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of free enterprise business systems and business ownership in the United States.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of corporate social responsibility and business ethics practices.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of major management theories and will be able to apply the steps in the management process.

4. Demonstrate knowledge of marketing strategy for organizations.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of key financial statements.

6. Define and apply common business vocabulary as used in local and international business operations.

7. Prepare written business reports and deliver oral presentations both on an individual basis and as the member of a functioning team.

8. Demonstrate knowledge of computer operating system and general business applications software.

9. Describe the role of business in a global setting.

Career Opportunities:

General Business

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers.

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