Business Management, Associate in Science Pathway
PART-TIME PATHWAYS (3 to 5 years) are available for most degrees. To qualify to take college-level classes, some students may be required to take college preparation classes first.
YEAR ONE FALL
| Course | Title | Credits | Milestone | Pre-req | Schedule tips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |  | ||
| CIS110 | Computer Applications | 3 | |||
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |||
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |||
| Math Elective | See Elective Advice | 3-4 | |||
| CREDITS: | 15-16 |
YEAR ONE SPRING
| Course | Title | Credits | Milestone | Pre-req | Schedule tips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC101 | Introductory Accounting I | 3 | | ||
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | | ||
| MGT201 | Principles of Management | 3 | | | |
| PSY105 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | |||
| Math Elective | See Elective Advice | 4 | |||
| CREDITS: | 16 |
YEAR TWO FALL
| Course | Title | Credits | Milestone | Pre-req | Schedule tips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC102 | Introductory Accounting II | 3 | | | |
| BUS211 | Business Law I | 3 | | ||
| COM111 | Public Speaking | 3 | |||
| ECO201 | Micro Economics | 3 | |||
| * | OR | ||||
| ECO202 | Macro Economics | 3 | |||
| MKT210 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | | ||
| CREDITS: | 15 |
YEAR TWO SPRING
| Course | Title | Credits | Milestone | Pre-req | Schedule tips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 | | | |
| BUS105 | Managerial Business Communications | 3 | |||
| * | OR | ||||
| COP110 | Internship Education | 3 | |||
| FIN201 | Business Finance | 3 | | ||
| Business Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |||
| Science Elective | See Elective Advice | 3-4 | |||
| CREDITS: | 15-16 |
Program Snapshot
- Associate Degree prepares students for entering the job market or for transfer
- Can be part-time
- The program can be started in the fall, spring, or summer semester
- Day and evening classes available
- Online classes are available for all courses required for the program
- Classes are offered on both the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses
- Internship course is an elective in the program
Helpful Hints
- You may need additional math, reading, or writing courses before starting the business core courses. Take your assessment tests ASAP to see where you land.
- A grade of “C” or better is required in Intro. To Accounting I (ACC101) to take Intro. To Accounting II (ACC102)
- A grade of “C” or better is required in Intro. To Accounting II (ACC102) to take Business Finance (FIN201)
- Strongly recommend students looking to transfer to a four-year institution take Managerial Accounting (ACC203) as their business elective
- NECC has transfer articulation agreements with other post-secondary institutions that enable Business Management students to transfer seamlessly into bachelor’s degree programs
Milestone Courses
Milestone courses are the most important for success in the program, should be taken in the sequence shown, and may require certain grades or other outcomes for your continued progress toward graduation. They may also cover most, or all the six core skills required for graduation.
Disclaimer
You are encouraged to use this pathway checklist with an advisor as a worksheet when planning your progress toward a degree or certificate. This checklist is not your academic transcript and it is not official notification of completion of degree or certificate requirements.
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