Business Management - Associate of Applied Science
Degree
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Overview
The objective of the Business degree at Ensign College is to meet students’ needs, whether students want to work in a small business or a large corporation or start their own entrepreneurial venture. Business classes offer practical, hands-on, project-based coursework that optimizes students’ two-year investment and helps propel them into the workforce and a meaningful career. The degree is designed to be foundational and flexible.
Career Opportunities, Business Management Emphasis
Whether students are interested in a viable career with a small business, honing leadership skills in their current position, or managing a state-of-the-art operation for a large company, students will find what they need at Ensign College. This degree prepares students to become a leader of people and processes, a customer service professional, operations analyst or manager, or an effective contributor in a great variety of career opportunities.
This experience-driven program gives students both foundational skills and the flexibility to specialize. Because Ensign College is located in the central business district of Salt Lake City, students will have access to an amazing array of opportunities for business research and development. In fact, the College works closely with small, medium, and national companies to give students critical experience while attending classes. Courses are taught by faculty who have real-world experience.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the degree, successful graduates will be able to:
- Strategize and innovate through internal thought barriers and work environments
- Analyze, identify, and influence teams and other organizational spheres
- Lead and maximize the potential of those around them through personnel supervision and multiple leadership styles and group settings
- Develop strategic workforce initiatives in planning, recruiting, training and development
- Prepare supply chain objectives, goals and priorities
- Prepare financial statements pursuant to GAAP using the accounting cycle
Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Religion
Religion Cornerstone Courses
Students must complete two of the following courses
| REL 200 | The Eternal Family (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 225 | Foundations of the Restoration (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 250 | Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 275 | Teachings & Doctrine of The Book of Mormon (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Religion Electives
Students must complete two additional religion courses
Total Credit Hours: 8
College and Career Success
Complete both of the following
| CAR 101 | College Success | 1 credit |
| BAP 115 | Excel and Introduction to Technology | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Internship
| CAR 299R | Internship | 1-3 credits: This course can be taken a maximum of 2 times with a cap of 4 total credits. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
College Fundamentals
| COMM 122 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| ENG 101 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 credits |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 4 credits |
Any math class >MAT 110 will satisfy the MAT 110 College Fundamentals requirement
Total Credit Hours: 10
Skills Certificate
Complete one of the following certificates to fulfill the Skills Certificate requirement:
Business Skills Certificate
Complete one of the following additional certificates:
Intermediate Business Courses
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting I | 3 credits |
| BAP 115 | Excel and Introduction to Technology | 1 credit |
| BAP 125 | Microsoft Access and Databases | 1 credit |
| BUS 101 | Survey of Business | 3 credits |
| BUS 124 | Applied Presentation Skills | 1 credit |
| BUS 351 | Marketing Management | 3 credits |
In the event any of these courses are completed in a previous business skills certificate they may choose electives to arrive at the minimum 60 credits for graduation from any of the following: Business, Accounting, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Global Supply Chain and Operations, Project Management, Human Resource Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Professional Sales.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Graduation Requirements
1. Minimum of 60 total semester credit hours as outlined
2. Grade of C or higher in all program-specific courses
3. Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher
4. Two cornerstone religion courses, and two additional elective religion courses
Recommended Course Sequence
AAS Business Management (based on 15 credit business skills certificate). Depending upon the number of preparatory courses required, additional semesters may be required to complete the program. Students may need to complete additional coursework in some certificates.
First Semester
Business Skills course, 3 credits
Business Skills course, 3 credits
Business Skills course, 3 credits
CAR 101, Success in College, 1 credits
ENG 101, Introduction to College Writing, 3 credits
REL, Cornerstone Religion course, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Second Semester
Business Skills course, 3 credits
Business Skills course, 3 credits
MAT 110, College Algebra, 4 credits
COMM 122, Interpersonal Communications, 3 credits
REL, Cornerstone Religion course, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Third Semester
ACC 101, Financial Accounting 1, 3 credits
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
BUS 101, Survey of Business, 3 credits
GSO 325, Operations, 3 credits
REL, See Religion Classes, 2 credits
Skills Certificate Course, 3 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Fourth Semester
BUS 351, Marketing Management, 3 credits
BAP 125, Microsoft Access and Introduction to Databases, 1 credit
BUS 124, Applied Presentation Skills, 1 credit
CAR 299, Internship, 1 credit
REL, See Religion Classes, 2 credits
Electives and skills certificate coursework, 7+ credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15+
Total Business, Business Management (AAS) Degree Minimum Credit Hours 60