Business Administration/Operations Management, AAS

A25120G

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Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy.

Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making.

Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small business or industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Business Administration/Operations Management program, a graduate should be able to:

  • Apply generally accepted accounting principles to business transactions.
  • Employ the principles of marketing in business.
  • Decide the appropriate style of business management in real world situations.
  • Apply concepts of operations project planning and management.
  • Select appropriate practices in operations management to manage a project.
  • Apply accepted quality and lean initiatives to effectively control a process.

Degree Awarded

The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Business Administration/Operations Management is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.

For More Information

The Business Administration/Operations Management program is in the Applied Technology Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6815 or visit us at our Web site at www.waynecc.edu/opsmgt.

Admissions

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A placement test in English, mathematics, reading and computer skills are required to determine the entry-level courses that match individual needs.

First Step To Enroll:

Call the Admissions and Records Office at (919) 739-6720.

First Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACA 111College Student Success
1

1

BUS 137Principles of Management
3

3

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
4

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3

3

ISC 121Environmental Health & Safety
3

3

OMT 110Intro to Operations Mgmt
3

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACC 120Principles of Financial Accounting
5

4

ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting
3

3

ISC 132Manufacturing Quality Control
5

3

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy
4

3

OMT 112Materials Management
3

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Summer Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ISC 220Lean Manufacturing
4

3

OMT 218Dev Team Performance
3

3

HUM 110Technology and Society
3

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Third Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ISC 210Operation and Production Planning
3

3

OMT 135FDA GMP Compliance
3

3

OMT 156Problem-Solving Skills
3

3

BUS 110Introduction to Business
3

3

PSY 150General Psychology
3

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Fourth Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
BUS 115Business Law I
3

3

ECO 252Principles of Macroeconomics
3

3

MKT 120Principles of Marketing
3

3

OMT 222Project Management
3

3

OMT 260Issues in Operations Management
3

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 71