Business Studies Major
Contact Information
John Tibbs
731-424-3520 ext. 208
jtibbs@jscc.edu
Terri Messer
(731) 424-3520 ext.326
tmesser@jscc.edu
Program and Career Description
Entry-level supervisory careers in retail, service, and manufacturing require a minimum of an associates degree. Supervisors or managers may work in factories, stores, restaurants, and hotels. The Associate of Applied Science in Business and Management Technology is designed for students who want to start an entry-level supervisory career and who do not plan to attend a university. Students successfully completing this program will have the knowledge of and skills in accounting, computers, marketing, communication, management, supervision, and economics.
| Career | Beginning Salary Range with AAS | Projected % Job Growth Through 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Store Manager | $18,200 to $22,700 | 13% |
| Restaurant Manager | $17,800 to $23,900 | 17% |
| Fast Food Service Manager | $17,800 to $23,500 | 17% |
| Hotel Manager | $21,300 to $29,000 | 6% |
Statistics are based on state averages from the
Tennessee Career Delivery Information System. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Additional Information
Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Associate of Applied Science in Business and Management Technology is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
Program Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Communication Requirement
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
Choose ONE Humanities Course
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy*
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre
* recommended
Social and Behavioral Science Course
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
Choose ONE Natural Science or Mathematics Course
BIOL 1110 General Biology I
BIOL 1120 General Biology II
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2020 Non-Calculus Based Physics II
PSCI 1010 Survey of Physical Science I
PSCI 1020 Survey of Physical Science II
MATH 1010 Math for Liberal Arts
MATH 1410 Topics in Contemporary Math I
MATH 1420 Topics in Contemporary Math II
MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics
MATH 1710 Pre-Calculus Algebra
MATH 1720 Trigonometry
MATH 1830 Applied Calculus
Additional Course
Choose ONE additional General Education Course
Professional Component (All required)
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 111 Introduction to Business
BUS 211 Legal Environment of Business
BUS 245 Business Communications
BUS 251 Business Resources
MGT 211 Supervisory Management
Concentration Component (All required)
BUS 121 Business Math
BUS 131 Personal Finance
CIS 180 Spreadsheet Applications
ECO 212 Microeconomics
MKT 211 Principles of Marketing
and
An additional 12 hours from Accounting, Administrative Office Management, Business, Economics, Marketing, Management, or Computer Information Systems. See your advisor.
The Associate of Applied Science Business Studies Major requires 60 college level credits. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule
| First Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 111 | Intro to Business | 3 |
| BUS 121 |
Business Mathematics |
3 |
| BUS 251 | Business Resources | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| First Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 131 | Personal Finance |
3 |
| BUS 245 | Business Communications |
3 |
| CIS 180 |
Spreadsheet Applications |
3 |
| Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Second Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUS 211 | Legal Environment of Bus. |
3 |
| ECO 211 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MGT 211 | Supervisory Management | 3 |
| Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Second Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 212 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGT 211 | Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| General Education Elective |
3 | |
| Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Natural Science or Mathematics Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |