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.
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.
Course Requirements
Religion Courses
REL, Two cornerstone religion courses (REL 200, REL 225, REL 250, or REL 275), 4 credits
REL, Two additional Religion Courses, 4 credits
Total Religion Courses Minimum Credit Hours 8
Program Required College Courses
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
CAR 101, College Success, 1 credit
CAR 299, Internship, 1 credit
Total College-Wide Courses Minimum Credit Hours 3
General Education Courses
COMM 122, Interpersonal Communications, 3 credits
ENG 101, Introduction to College Writing, 3 credits
MAT 110, College Algebra, 4 credits
Total General Education Courses Minimum Credit Hours 10
Certificate 1
Any skills certificate, 13-15 credits
Total Certificate 1 Courses Minimum Credit Hours 13-15
Certificate 2
Complete any business skills certificate: Accounting, Basic Accounting, Business Analytics, Professional Business Management, Global Supply Chain & Operations, Human Resource Management, Project Management, Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship, or Hospitality and Tourism Management, or Professional Sales.
Total Certificate 2 Courses Minimum Credit Hours 15-20
Intermediate Business Courses
BUS 101, Survey of Business, 3 credits
ACC 101, Financial Accounting I, 3 credits
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
BAP 125, Microsoft Access and Intro to Databases, 1 credit
BUS 124, Applied Presentation Skills, 1 credit
BUS 351, Marketing Management, 3 credits
GSO 325, Operations Management, 3 credits
Electives (if needed), In the event any of these courses are completed in a previous business skills certificate they may choose electives 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 Intermediate Business Courses Credit Hours 15
Total Business Management AAS Degree Minimum Credit Hours 61
Recommended Sequence of Courses
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.
Complete any skills certificate prior to enrollment at Ensign College (13-15 credits)
First Semester
Cert Course 1, Business Skills course, 3 credits
Cert Course 2, Business Skills course, 3 credits
Cert Course 3, 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
Cert Course 4, Business Skills course, 3 credits
Cert Course 5, 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
BUS 124, Applied Presentation Skills, 1 credit
GSO 325, Operations, 3 credits
BAP 125, Microsoft Access and Introduction to Databases, 1 credit
REL, See Religion Classes, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Fourth Semester
BUS 351, Marketing Management, 3 credits
CAR 299, Internship, 1 credit
REL, See Religion Classes, 2 credits
Electives, Electives as needed
Total Minimum Semester Hours 6
Total Business, Business Management (AAS) Degree Minimum Credit Hours 61
Graduation Requirements
1. Minimum of 61 total semester credit hours as outlined
2. Grade of C or higher in all core courses
3. Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher
4. Two cornerstone religion courses, and two additional elective religion courses