Business - Project Management, Associate of Applied Science

Degree:

Associate of Applied Science

Overview

The objective of the Business degree at LDS Business 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. Students may choose from any of the following emphases: Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Global Supply Chain & Operations, Professional Sales, or Project Management.

Project Management Emphasis

Whether students are interested in a viable career with a small business, honing their project management skills in their current position, or managing a high-priority project for a large company, students will find what they need at LDS Business College. This degree prepares students to become a professional project manager, a leader of people and processes, or an effective employee in a variety of career opportunities.

This experience-driven program gives students both foundational skills and the flexibility to specialize. Because LDS Business 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.

Instruction in the Project Management Emphasis includes the following:

Project management fundamentals
Project management tools and techniques
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) professional certification prep
Leadership and strategy
Marketing
Professional business writing and oral presentations
Skills and practice in budgeting, forecasting, working capital requirements, investment analysis and decision making
Financial accounting
Supply chain and operations
Business technology
Articulate career preparation confidently using resumes, portfolios (if applicable) and interviews

As part of the program, students will complete an internship to gain practical experience in a real business setting. Students will also develop a comprehensive resume and employment portfolio encompassing their body of scholastic work.

Career Opportunities

This degree provides a wide range of skill for working with web and information technology. (A complete listing of potential job descriptions is not possible). However, students will be prepared to work as a computer support specialist. In addition, students will be ready for entry-level positions as network administrators, database administrators, system analysts, and web developers.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, successful graduates will be able to:

Confirm personal testimony in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
Collaborate with others using interpersonal skills in an honest, ethical, and Christ-like manner.
Communicate effectively using written and verbal presentation principles.
Construct new knowledge using technology and information resource tools
Comprehend and think critically to solve problems.
Cultivate a strong, professional work ethic and lifelong learning opportunities.
Demonstrate knowledge of the initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing processes.
Develop a project plan appropriate to the product, service, or result being created.
Adapt to project constraints such as scope, time, cost, and quality.
Facilitate relationships with stakeholders, the project team, and customers.
Use project management tools and techniques to plan, execute, and control project work.
Pass the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®).

® PMP, Project Management Professional, Project Management Professional (PMP), PgMP, PMI-RMP, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PMI-SP, PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), THE PMI TALENT TRIANGLE and the PMI REP Logo are registered marks of the Project Management Institute.

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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 Courses

Course Number	Title	Credits

REL Two cornerstone religion courses (4 credit hours)

Course Number	Title	Credits
REL 200	The Eternal Family	2 credits
REL 225	Foundations of the Restoration	2 credits
REL 250	Jesus Christ & Everlast Gospel	2 credits
REL 275	Teach & Doct of Book of Mormon	2 credits

REL Two additional religion courses (4 credit hours)

Course Number	Title	Credits
	Total Credit Hours:	8

College-wide Courses

Course Number	Title	Credits
COM 122	Interpersonal Communications	3 credits
ENG 101	Intro. to College Writing	3 credits
ENG 220	Professional Bus Comm	3 credits
FIN 101	Personal Finance	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	12

Program Core Courses

Course Number	Title	Credits
ACC 101	Financial Accounting I	3 credits
BAP 201	Adv Bus Computer Applications	3 credits
BUS 101	Survey of Business	3 credits
BUS 160	Leadership for Life	3 credits
BUS 201	Principles of Management	3 credits
BUS 260	Bus Finance and Economics	3 credits
BUS 295	Business Strategy	3 credits
GSO 125	Intro to Glo Sup Ch & Oper	3 credits
PM 140	Intro to Project Management	3 credits
PM 180	Project Management Tools	3 credits
PM 200	Adv Project Management	3 credits
PM 275	CAPM® Preparation	3 credits
PM 299	Project Management Internship	2 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	38

Electives

(Complete options one, two, or three below. See academic advising to select the best option to achieve academic objectives or to consider multiple degrees).

In addition to the required courses of the emphasis, students may select a course from the other Business degree emphases.
For other electives consider the following: (Check catalog course descriptions for prerequisites*): ECON 161.
For any other electives, see program director.

Course Number	Title	Credits
	Total Credit Hours:	3

Total Credit Hours: 61

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Depending upon the number of preparatory courses a student must take, an additional semester may be required to complete the program.

First Semester

Course Number	Title	Credits
BUS 101	Survey of Business	3 credits
ENG 101	Intro. to College Writing	3 credits
FIN 101	Personal Finance	3 credits
PM 140	Intro to Project Management	3 credits
Religion	Cornerstone Religion course	2 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	14

Second Semester

Course Number	Title	Credits
ACC 101	Financial Accounting I	3 credits
BUS 160	Leadership for Life	3 credits
GSO 125	Intro to Glo Sup Ch & Oper	3 credits
PM 180	Project Management Tools	3 credits
Religion	Cornerstone Religion course	2 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	14

Third Semester

Course Number	Title	Credits
BUS 201	Principles of Management	3 credits
COM 122	Interpersonal Communications	3 credits
PM 200	Adv Project Management	3 credits
PM 275	CAPM® Preparation	3 credits
Elective	ELECTIVE	3 credits
Religion	Cornerstone or Religion Elective	2 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	17

Fourth Semester

Course Number	Title	Credits
BAP 201	Adv Bus Computer Applications	3 credits
ENG 220	Professional Bus Comm	3 credits
BUS 260	Bus Finance and Economics	3 credits
BUS 295	Business Strategy	3 credits
PM 299	Project Management Internship	2 credits
Religion	Cornerstone or Religion Elective	2 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	16

Graduation Requirements

Minimum of 61 total semester credit hours as outlined
Grade of C or higher in all core courses
Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher
2 cornerstone religion courses, 2 additional elective courses