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Business and Management: Business Services AAS
The Business and Management – Business Services AAS degree is offered to students seeking employment
in Business and Management occupations. The degree offers emphasis areas in Accounting, Management,
or Marketing/Sales. Candidates for the Business and Management degree must satisfactorily complete all
the requirements of the degree including a minimum of 90 credits, 40 of which are in the General
Education Component. The General Education requirement allows the flexibility to continue professional
development later, by applying the basic skills gained to more in-depth study. One-year certificates are
offered in Accounting, Management and Marketing/Sales. These programs may serve as a fast track leading
to entry-level employment or a ladder to the AAS in Business and Management.
Core Outcomes for Business and Management include:
Development of the concepts, terminology, and critical thinking skills necessary to be effective in business.
This program focuses on the fundamental areas of business, including management, accounting, marketing,
international business, finance, business law, economics, and use of computers in business operations.
Theory and current trends are explored, and numerous opportunities exist for practical application of concepts
to actual business situations. Business ethics and related implications are addressed throughout each course.
Successful pursuit of this degree requires students to possess collegiate skills in reading, communication,
computation, and critical thinking. To acquire that competency, it is highly recommended that students
complete precollegiate courses to gain these skills in the first terms of their program.
It is imperative that students interested in business and management occupations work closely with their Academic
Advisor to create a plan that addresses their specific career interests. Advanced training may be required for
certain occupations, and transfer degrees may be more appropriate for students intending to further their education
beyond KCC.
Course of Study
The first year of the AAS degree program offers technical specialty coursework and completion of prerequisites.
The second year covers a broad range of skills, including those necessary for diversification and upward mobility
within the occupational area.
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