Course variations

Course summary

This program provides students with a diverse, broad-based knowledge of vital business policies and procedures that they will need for success in the global marketplace. The core curriculum enables students to enter the job market in a number of entry-level positions. Courses cover concepts in accounting, computer systems, supervisory management, marketing skills, communication skills and more. Today’s businesses need highly skilled employees who can organize, manage, and distribute information in the fast-paced business world. This program helps students gain the special skills needed for the challenges they will face.

Program modules

The Office Management Concentration of the Business Degree requires the following courses in addition to the core courses and general education courses required of all Business Students: Two of the following: Keyboarding - OST 101C; Word Processing - OST 220C; Desktop Publishing - OST 221C; Advanced Desktop Publishing - OST 222C; Transcription - OST 217C or Electronic Spreadsheets - INS 270C; Records and Information Management - OST 225C; Office Administration - OST 255C; a 3 hour Business Elective. (Internship strongly recommended.). Business Core Courses: BT or BUS 110C Basic Accounting I ; BT or BUS 111C Basic Accounting II ; CSCI 145C Intro to Computing ; BT 220C or BUS 212C Principles of Marketing ; BT 250C or BUS 214C Business Communication ; BT 256C or BUS 248C Supervisory Management ; BT or BUS 253C Business Seminar . General Education Core Courses: Category A: ENGL 100C Freshman English; COMN 161C Business and Professional Speaking. Category B : Humanities Elective. Category C: Category C Elective; ECO 202C Micro Economics; ECO 203C Macro Economics. Category D: Math 116C College Algebra.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants should be a high school graduates. Minimum Grade Average: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or Minimum Composite ACT/Total SAT Scores: 20 composite ACT/930 Total SAT are required. The American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is required of all beginning freshmen. Test dates and a registration form may be obtained from a high school counselor or the test company. For more information contact: ACT Program, Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Tel: (319) 337-1313 Final admission cannot be granted before test scores are received. Students who do not meet the University requirements will be admitted to the Bowling Green Community College. To ensure a proper foundation for university study, the following college preparatory curriculum is required as a minimum for all students: English - 4 years: I, II, III, IV; Math - 3 years: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II, and III; Social Studies - 3 years: Chosen from U.S. History and World History Economics, Government or World Geography; Science - 3 years: Chosen from Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth/Space Science (at least one lab) Health - 1/2 year, Physical Education - 1/2 year, History and Appreciation of Visual or Performing Arts - 1/2 year. 2004 high school graduates will be required to have two years of a foreign language. A score of 525 on the TOEFL, or a 197 computer based TOEFL, is required for admission.

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Department name

Bowling Green Community College, Division of Business