Business Management (BM)
Business Management (BM)
The Business Management degree program combines sound business training with on-the-job experience. Classroom experience includes understanding contemporary practices in management, marketing, human resources, accounting, and organizational development. Students also learn about effective use of time, money, materials, and people to improve business results.
Through cooperative education work experience, students gain valuable insight and "how to" experience in assessing and solving management challenges that businesses deal with every day.
Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Business degree.
For more information, please contact the Business Technologies Division at (513) 569-1620.
To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.
Business Management (BM)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (T) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IM 1XX Computer Elective (B) | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT XXX Mathematics Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ECO 105 | Principles of Microeconomics ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 101 | Principles of Marketing ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MGT 105 | Human Resource Management ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 190 | Professional Practices ( T) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting ( B) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| LAW 101 | Business Law ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MGT 220 | Leadership ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM 1XX Communications Elective (T) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| XXX XXX Business Elective 1 (T) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| MGT X9X Cooperative Education Elective: Management (T) | 1 | 40 | 2 | |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| XXX XXX Arts/Humanities Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| FIN 150 | Business Finance ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 130 | Professional Selling ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Business Elective 2 (T) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | ||||
| MGT 290 | Business Management Capstone ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| MGT X9X Cooperative Education Elective: Management (T) | 1 | 40 | 2 | |
| Total Credits: | 55 | 87 | 60 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Survival Skills | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies | 2 |
| FYE 110 | Community College Experience | 3 |
| Computer Elective | ||
| IM 111 | Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| IM 112 | Computer Applications 2 | 3 |
| IM 120 | Electronic Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| IM 200 | Information Systems for Managers | 3 |
| Communications Elective | ||
| COMM 105 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | ||
| MAT 105 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| MAT 111 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 115 | Pre-Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 131 | Statistics 1 | 3 |
| MAT 132 | Statistics 2 | 3 |
| MAT 151 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MAT 215 | Business Calculus | 6 |
| MAT 251 | Calculus 1 | 5 |
| MAT 252 | Calculus 2 | 5 |
| Business Electives (6 credit hours required) | ||
| ACC 102 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 100 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| FIN 120 | Risk and Insurance | 3 |
| MGT 120 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MGT 125 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| MGT 130 | Project Management | 3 |
| MGT 140 | Quality Management | 3 |
| MKT 161 | Branding and Product Development | 1 |
| MKT 162 | Sales Promotion | 1 |
| MKT 163 | Services and Non-Profit Marketing | 1 |
| MKT 164 | Social Media and Consumer Engagement | 1 |
| MKT 205 | Marketing Research | 3 |
| MKT 215 | Advertising and Public Relations | 3 |
| MKT 231 | Direct and Database Marketing | 1 |
| MKT 232 | Integrated Marketing Communications | 1 |
| MKT 233 | Sales Management | 1 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective | ||
| Any Transfer Module course from ART, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, THE, or COMM 130 | ||
| Cooperative Education Elective (4 Credit Hours Required) | ||
| MGT 191 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Management | 1 |
| MGT 192 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Management | 1 |
| MGT 193 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Management | 1 |
| MGT 194 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Management | 1 |
| MGT 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Management | 2 |
| MGT 292 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Management | 2 |
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
Business Management (BM)
- Demonstrate professional written and interpersonal communication skills that will enable students to collaboratively interact with customers, employers, and suppliers.
- Recognize the management functions of planning, leading, organizing, and controlling.
- Analyze an organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats from a marketing and organizational perspective.
- Understand human resources functions from employee, manager, and organizational perspectives.
- Understand the different skills needed and roles played by managers and leaders.
- Write effective goals that are specific, measurable, results-oriented, and time-bound.
- Understand the differences in business cultures around the world and the need to adapt to them effectively.
- Recognize and adapt to the communication, leadership, and team building styles of others.
Courses
BUS 100 Business Career Exploration Seminar
1 Credit. 0 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on using research and personal reflection to develop a strong foundation for selecting an academic program/major and planning a career related to Business. Topics include: analyzing interests, abilities, and values; reviewing academic and personal requirements for related programs/majors; and examining career outcomes including salary, job availability, advancement opportunities, and other factors.
Prerequisites: None
BUS 150 Automotive Services ATS: Advanced Standing
30 Credits. 30 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
Students complete apprenticeship education, industry training programs, or work experience related to skills used in the automotive services industry.
Prerequisites: Program Chair consent
Instructor Consent Required
BUS 190 Professional Practices
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course that prepares students in Business Technologies programs for a successful cooperative education experience. Topics include: exploring career options, preparing a resume, developing interviewing skills, building a professional presence, and understanding professional ethics. Students must earn a grade of C or higher to pass this course.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 or appropriate placement test score
BUS 191 Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Business
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 190 (minimum grade C)
BUS 192 Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Business
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 191
BUS 193 Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Business
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 192
BUS 194 Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Business
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fourth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 193
BUS 195 Part-Time Cooperative Education 5: Business
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fifth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 194
BUS 196 Part-Time Cooperative Education 6: Business
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their sixth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 195
BUS 198 First Year Special Topics in Business
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Business, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
BUS 199 First Year Independent Project in Business
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Business that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Business faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
BUS 280 Cooperative Education Seminar 1
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
Students participate in activities that enhance employment options in a chosen career field, as an alternative to traditional cooperative education experience. A minimum grade of C is required to pass the course.
Prerequisites: Co-op coordinator consent
Instructor Consent Required
BUS 285 Cooperative Education Seminar 2
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
Students participate in activities that enhance employment options in a chosen career field, as an alternative to traditional cooperative education experience. A minimum grade of C is required to pass the course.
Prerequisites: Co-op coordinator consent
Instructor Consent Required
BUS 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Business
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 190 (minimum grade C)
BUS 292 Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Business
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 291
BUS 293 Full-Time Cooperative Education 3: Business
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 292
BUS 298 Second Year Special Topics in Business
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Business, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
BUS 299 Second Year Independent Project in Business
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Business that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Business faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
Faculty
Program Chair
Paula Kirch Smith, M.Ed., CHE
paula.kirchsmith@cincinnatistate.edu
Co-op Coordinator
Adam Waits, AAB, BA
adam.waits@cincinnatistate.edu
Advisors
Judy Marshall, BBA, MA, M.Ed.
judy.marshall@cincinnatistate.edu
Paula Kirch Smith, M.Ed., CHE
paula.kirchsmith@cincinnatistate.edu