Business Management - Butte College

Business Management from Butte College is a Campus Associate Management degree that prepares you for a Business career. The Business Management Program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education in business operations, management techniques, human relations, basic marketing principles, accounting, business law, economics and business computer applications. Program specialties include: Management, Retail Management, and Small Business/Entrepreneurship. To be successful, students need basic competence in reading, written and oral communication, and mathematics. Also, students in this field should possess an interest in working with others, developing business strategies, and responding to today's competitive business environment and changing technology. Career Opportunities This program is designed to teach students to solve problems, develop management strategies, make oral presentations, and write reports such as business plans and case analyses. Management skills are useful in many job settings: retail, wholesale, manufacturing, social services, government, and education. These skills are also important for people who wish to improve their performance in existing jobs or develop their own businesses. Students completing the Business Management Certificates of Achievement will increase their practical skills relating to devising plans, organizing tasks, leading others, and controlling operations. Students may pursue their interests in management, in general , or choose to focus on managing in retail and/or small business settings. Required Core Courses for All Options BUS 8 Legal Environment of Business BUS 20 Introduction to Business BUS 35 Management and Human Relations BUS 44 Human Resource Management BUS 64 Principles of Marketing (Fall semester only) ECON 25 Introduction to Economics BCIS 80 Introduction to Computer Applications ACCT 2 Financial Accounting Option A - Business Management BUS 25 Small Business Management BUS 40 Organization Management CMST 2 Public Speaking ELECTIVES Business electives 6 units Select 6 units from BUS 13, BUS 18, BUS 50, BUS 60, BUS 68, BUS 66, BUS 120, BUS/MATH 204, BCIS 13, BCIS 85, ACCT 20, ACCT 4 (Pre), or ACCT 100 (Pre). Other business related courses may be substituted as Business electives with the approval of the Business Education Department Chairperson. Option B - Retail Management BUS 50 Sales in Today's World BUS 60 Advertising and Copywriting BUS 66 Retail Management CMST 2 Public Speaking ELECTIVES Business/Radio/TV Film/Fashion Merchandising Option C - Small Business/Entrepreneurship BUS 25 Small Business Management or SBM 125, SBM 127, and either SBM 194, SBM 126, or SBM 133 SBM 128 Bookkeeping 2 units BCIS 85 Microsoft Excel BUS 40 Organization Management BUS 60 Advertising and Copywriting ELECTIVES BUS, ACCT, or SBM electives View more details on Butte College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Management courses.