Business Management (BM)

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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 1LecLabCredits
FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (T)  101
ENG 101English Composition 1 ( G) 303
IM 1XX Computer Elective (B)  233
MAT XXX Mathematics Elective (G)  303
MGT 101Principles of Management ( B) 303
Semester 2  
BUS 190Professional Practices ( T) 101
ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G)  303
ECO 105Principles of Microeconomics ( G) 303
MKT 101Principles of Marketing ( B) 303
MGT 105Human Resource Management ( T) 303
Semester 3  
XXX XXX Business Elective 1 (T)  033
MGT XXX Cooperative Education Elective: Business Management (T)  1402
Semester 4  
ACC 101Financial Accounting ( B) 223
COMM 1XX Communication Elective (T)  303
LAW 101Business Law ( B) 303
MGT 130Project Management ( T) 303
Semester 5  
ACC 102Managerial Accounting ( T) 223
MGT XXX Cooperative Education Elective: Business Management (T)  1402
Semester 6  
XXX XXX Arts/Humanities Elective (G)  303
XXX XXX Business Elective 2 (T)  303
MGT 220Leadership ( T) 303
MGT 290Business Management Capstone ( T) 223
Total Credits:  519260

 Electives

First Year Experience Elective
FYE 100College Success Strategies: Overview1
FYE 105College Success Strategies: Overview and Application2
FYE 110College Success Strategies: Practice and Application3
Computer Elective
IM 120Electronic Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel3
IM 200Information Systems for Managers3
Communication Elective
COMM 105Interpersonal Communication3
COMM 110Public Speaking3
English Composition Elective
ENG 102English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues3
ENG 103English Composition 2: Writing about Literature3
ENG 105English Composition 2: Business Communication3
Mathematics Elective
MAT 105Quantitative Reasoning3
MAT 111Business Mathematics3
MAT 115Pre-Statistics3
MAT 131Statistics 13
MAT 132Statistics 23
MAT 151College Algebra4
MAT 215Business Calculus6
MAT 251Calculus 15
MAT 252Calculus 25
Business Electives (6 credit hours required)
FIN 100Personal Finance3
FIN 120Risk and Insurance3
FIN 150Business Finance3
MGT 120Entrepreneurship3
MGT 125Business Ethics3
MGT 140Quality Management3
MKT 130Principles of Sales3
MKT 161Branding and Product Development1
MKT 162Sales Promotion1
MKT 163Services and Non-Profit Marketing1
MKT 164Social Media and Consumer Engagement1
MKT 205Marketing Research3
MKT 215Advertising and Public Relations3
MKT 231Direct and Database Marketing1
MKT 232Integrated Marketing Communications1
MKT 233Sales Management1
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 191Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Management1
MGT 192Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Management1
MGT 193Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Management1
MGT 194Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Management1
MGT 291Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Management2
MGT 292Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Management2

Some courses are offered in alternative versions identified with a letter after the course number-- for example, ENG 101 and ENG 101A.

  • This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
  • The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.

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

MGT 101 Principles of Management
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on the history and fundamental concepts of modern management. Topics include: planning, leading, organizing and controlling; global and domestic environments for management; change management; quality management; team management; and communication skills for managers.
Prerequisites: ENG 080 or appropriate placement

Ohio Transfer Assurance Guide Approved

MGT 105 Human Resource Management
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on the role of the human resource department and the supervisor's role in various human resource functions. Topics include: recruiting, choosing, and training employees; compensation and benefits; performance evaluation; disciplinary actions; and workplace rights and responsibilities.
Prerequisites: None

MGT 120 Entrepreneurship
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on starting and growing new businesses. Topics include: identifying new venture opportunities, evaluating the viability of a new venture, and understanding skills needed for successful business operations. Students prepare a business plan for potential investor review.
Prerequisites: ACC 101

MGT 125 Business Ethics
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on principles of business ethics and moral reasoning. Topics include: corporate disclosure, discrimination, whistle blowing, computer crime, and international ethics. This course is offered online only.
Prerequisites: None

MGT 130 Project Management
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

An introduction to project management in various industries. Topics include: planning and prioritizing projects, obtaining project approvals, working with diverse teams, managing all elements of projects, evaluating project results, and using Microsoft Project software.
Prerequisites: None

MGT 131 Project Management Professional Certification Review
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on fundamentals of project management in various industries. Topics include: planning and prioritizing projects, obtaining project approvals, working with diverse teams, managing all elements of projects, evaluating project results, and using Microsoft Project software. This course satisfies the education requirement to sit for the PMP (Project Management Professional) exam.
Prerequisites: None

MGT 140 Quality Management
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on concepts and techniques of quality management and continuous improvement for manufacturing and service organizations. Topics include: establishing a customer driven organization, and using effective feedback and control systems.
Prerequisites: MGT 100 or MGT 101

MGT 191 Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Management
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)

MGT 192 Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Management
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: MGT 191

MGT 193 Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Management
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: MGT 192

MGT 194 Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Management
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: MGT 193

MGT 195 Part-Time Cooperative Education 5: Management
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: MGT 194

MGT 196 Part-Time Cooperative Education 6: Management
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: MGT 195

MGT 220 Leadership
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on the role of successful integrative leaders in organizations. Topics include: historical and contemporary approaches to leadership, leadership for change, team leadership, servant leadership, and communication skills for leaders.
Prerequisites: MGT 100 or MGT 101

MGT 290 Business Management Capstone
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course that examines the entire scope of management, including functional and decision making areas such as production, marketing, finance, and accounting.
Prerequisites: MGT 101 and MKT 101 and ACC 101

MGT 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Management
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)

MGT 292 Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Management
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: MGT 291

MGT 293 Full-Time Cooperative Education 3: Management
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 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: MGT 292

Faculty

Program Chair

David Hensley, BS, MBA
david.hensley@cincinnatistate.edu

Co-op Coordinator

Adam Waits, MSML
adam.waits@cincinnatistate.edu

Advisors

Judy Marshall, BBA, MA.CT, MEd, MA, Evidence Based Coaching Certification
judith.marshall@cincinnatistate.edu

Necole McGivens MHRM
necole.mcgivens@cincinnatistate.edu

Lauren Nelson BS
lauren.nelson@cincinnatistate.edu