Business Management

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Business Management Major
Entrepreneurship Major
Public Administration Track
Basic Project Manager Certificate
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Leadership Skills Development Certificate
Managing Interpersonal Skills Certificate
Nonprofit Management Certificate
Pre-MBA Certificate
Project Management Team Certificate
Public Administration Certificate
Vocational Education Transfer Option with The Ohio State University College of Education

 

In order to compete effectively in the 21st century, successful managers and entrepreneurs need strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills. Columbus State’s Business Management curriculum focuses on meeting these requirements for students who wish to attain an Associate Degree in Business Management or who wish to upgrade current job performance skills. The emphasis in the program is on skill applications through the latest teaching techniques and technologies.
 
The Basic Project Manager Certificate is comprised of five (5) courses totaling 18 credit hours.  This certificate can become the platform to accelerate PMI or other recognized professional certifications or will provide substantial value in itself.   Students will develop a personal project management methodology which will enhance their resume. Potential employers, with or without project management knowledge, will easily be able to see the value of this document. Note: Completion of the Project Management Associate Certificate is required prior to commencing work on the Basic Project Manager Certificate.
 
The Entrepreneurship Certificate provides the developing small business student/entrepreneur an expedient opportunity to gain specific knowledge of small business operations. This certificate is composed of two (2) courses in basic business development and operations, three (3) business finance related courses, (bookkeeping basics, personal finance, and an accounting software program), a basic marketing course, and a course that addresses the legal environment of business. 
NOTE: For those Entrepreneurship students whose work schedules do not allow for the traditional classroom instruction, all of these certificate courses are offered via distance learning (DL). All seven (7) courses may be applied toward a degree program.
 
The Leadership Skills Development Certificate teaches an awareness of current trends in leadership and develops the skills necessary for leaders to face today’s organizational challenges. Students learn to identify and acquire fundamental skill sets that serve to strengthen their leadership potential, including conflict resolution, communication skills, creative thinking, and managing diversity. This four (4) course certificate program is available to both degree, as well as non-degree seeking students interested in improving their leadership skills
 
The Managing Interpersonal Skills Certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, both professionally and personally. Since more than two-thirds of the competencies desired of the average employee are interpersonal rather than technical in nature, this set of knowledge and skills is essential for effective job performance. This sequence of innovative, highly interactive courses provides students with the opportunity to learn about themselves as well as others. This four (4) course certificate program is available to degree and nondegree-seeking students.
 
Business Management also offers a Certificate in Nonprofit Management. This four course sequence prepares individuals for leadership roles in a variety of nonprofit organizations, including those in the fields of adult human service, health care, cultural arts, the environment, youth service, faith-based, and professional/trade. The program is dynamic, interactive, and practical and yields insights and skills immediately applicable to the workplace. The curriculum was validated by professionals in the field and is taught by faculty with significant practical and academic nonprofit experience. This four (4) course certificate program is available to degree, as well as nondegree-seeking students.
 
The MBA (Master of Business Administration) is one of the most sought-after professional degrees not only by those currently working in business but also by many other professionals (such as physicians, attorneys, public-sector managers, and entrepreneurs) who are increasingly in need of these types of skills. The Pre-MBA Certificate is designed for individuals who have already completed a baccalaureate degree and wish to pursue an MBA, or for professionals in various fields who wish a basic grounding in business principles through an introduction to the basic business disciplines. All of the courses in this certificate can be completed online. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you meet with an advisor from your target MBA college prior to beginning this certificate program, since admission requirements vary greatly.
 
The Project Management Associate Certificate is comprised of five (5) courses which total 18 credit hours. This certificate provides students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of project management. Students will obtain the needed tools to improve project-related employee work performance while adding value to their organization. Note: Completion of the Project Management Associate Certificate is required prior to commencing work on the Basic Project Manager Certificate.
 
The Certificate in Public Administration is a short term program for those professionals who wish to increase their skills and training to enter or advance careers in government or nonprofit positions. This certificate program will assist those college graduates who have earned a degree but require further training in public administration. The program seeks to provide an understanding and appreciation of public administration in a representative democracy.
 
Columbus State Community College’s Business Management program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Vocational Education Transfer Option with The Ohio State University College of Education

The Business Management program at Columbus State has completed an articulation agreement with the Technical Education and Training Program of The Ohio State University College of Education. 
 
This agreement allows Business Management students to complete their associate degree at Columbus State, transfer their credits to Ohio State, and complete a baccalaureate degree in Technical Education and Training. Students completing the Ohio State program may be eligible for certification by the Ohio Department of Education to teach in related high school career and technical education programs throughout the State of Ohio. 
 
Interested students should contact their assigned faculty advisor for curriculum requirements and additional details. Please note that course requirements for this transfer option may differ from the standard plan of study published in the catalog.

Traditional Classes and Distance Learning Choices at Columbus State

The Business Management program offers traditional and distance learning (DL) options for our students. The traditional classroom experience continues to provide students with quality instruction in a small classroom setting at the downtown campus and off-campus locations. The Business Management program also offers distance learning courses that provide the same high quality learning as traditional instruction, yet with the added flexibility of being able to complete course work online. 

Business Management Major

Upon completion of the program for an associate degree in Business Management with a Business Management major, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the management functions and skills within an organizational system as they interact in a dynamic and diverse global environment.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of current legal, ethical, social, financial, and economic environmental factors as they apply to business.
• Prepare and present effective written and oral business related reports.
• Work effectively as a member of a team.
• Use appropriate technology and other resources to research, analyze and integrate both quantitative and qualitative data to solve business problems.
• Appropriately apply the management functions both departmentally and to the organization as a whole.
• Assess and develop individual communication, leadership and team building styles.
• Recognize and adapt to the communication, leadership and team building styles of others.

Business Management Major

COURSE	CR
Quarter 1
BMGT 101	Principles of Business	5
BMGT 102	Managing Interpersonal Skills I	3
BOA 101	Business Grammar	3
CIT 101	PC Applications 1	3
MATH 102	Beginning Algebra I	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		18
Quarter 2
BMGT 111	Management	5
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
LEGL 264	Legal Environment of Business	4
ECON 200	Principles of Microeconomics	5
XXX XXX	Business or Technical Elective	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		20
Quarter 3
BMGT 211	Organizational Behavior	4
BMGT 216	Ethics and Leadership	4
COMM 110	Conference and Group Discussion  (or)
COMM 105	Speech	3
MKTG 111	Marketing Principles	5
ENGL 102	Essay and Research	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		19
Quarter 4
COMM 200	Business Communication	3
BMGT 258	Enterprise Planning and Analysis	4
BMGT 280	Business Professional Development	3
HRM 121	Human Resource Management	4
ACCT 106	Financial Accounting	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		19
Quarter 5
ACCT 107	Managerial Accounting	5
BMGT 260	Business Management Seminar	2
BMGT 261	Business Management Practicum	3
FMGT 201	Corporate Finance	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		15
Quarter 6
NSCI 101	Natural Science	5
BMGT 272	Case Studies in Strategic Management	4
HUM XXX	111,112,113,151,152 or 224	5
HRM 220	Labor Relations  (or)	5
BMGT 253	The Art and Science of Managing Conflict	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		18/19
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS		109/110

NOTE: Those students who intend to complete their associate degree at Columbus State Community College and then transfer to another college to complete their baccalaureate degree should confirm the math requirements at the target transfer college; math requirements vary greatly.
 
Computing Skills Requirement:
Business Management majors are expected to have mastered MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access software applications. 
Students who HAVE proficiency in ONE OR MORE of the foregoing applications should choose from the following courses to complete the three (3) credit Computer Skills Requirement.

BOA 113	QuickBooks I	1
BOA 172A	Excel (Module 1)	1
BOA 188A	Power Point (Module 1)	1
BOA 189A	Access (Module I)	1
BOA 191A	Word (Module 1)	1
Business/Technical Electives:
COURSE	CR
BMGT 103	Managing Interpersonal Skills II	3
BMGT 108	21st Century Workplace Skills	3
BMGT 123	Risk Management	3
BMGT 201	Creative Problem Solving	3
BMGT 208	Organizational Communication	3
BMGT 218	Management Training for Supervisors	5
BMGT 230	Organizational Development and Change	5
BMGT 245	Introduction to Non-Profit Management	5
BMGT 246	Operational Management of Nonprofit Organizations	5
BMGT 247	Legal and Financial Issues in Nonprofit Management	5
BMGT 248	Leadership Seminar in Nonprofit Management	5
BMGT 253	The Art and Science of Conflict Resolution	4
BMGT 257	Project Management Principles	3
BMGT 281-285	Studies in Contemporary Business	1-5
BOA 113	QuickBooks I	1
BOA 114	QuickBooks II	1
BOA 172	Excel (Modules 1 & 2)	2
BOA 172A	Excel (Module 1)	1
BOA 188	Power Point  (Modules 1 & 2)	2
BOA 188A	Power Point (Module 1)	1
BOA 189A	Access (Module I)	1
BOA 191A	Word (Module 1)	1
CIT 093	Project Management	1
FMGT 101	Personal Finance	4
FMGT 211	Investments	4
LOGI 219	International Business	3

 

Entrepreneurship Major

In addition to the Business Management core outcomes, a graduate pursuing the Entrepreneurship major will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the skills needed to start a new business.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the research methods and skills needed to start, expand, or purchase a business.
• List and explain the major factors influencing the success or failure of a small business.
• Develop a business plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the functional and interpersonal management skills needed to operate a small business.

Entrepreneurship Major

COURSE	CR
Quarter 1
BMGT 101	Principles of Business	5
BMGT 102	Managing Interpersonal Skills	3
CIT 101	PC Applications 1	3
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
MATH 102	Beginning Algebra I	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		18
Quarter 2
BMGT 111	Management	5
ECON 200	Principles of Microeconomics	5
ENGL 102	Essay and Research	3
BMGT 231	Entrepreneurship I	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		17
Quarter 3
ACCT 106	Financial Accounting	5
COMM 200	Business Communications	3
MKTG 111	Marketing Principles	5
BMGT 232	Entrepreneurship II	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		17
Quarter 4
ACCT 107	Managerial Accounting	5
BMGT 216	Ethics and Leadership	4
HRM 121	Human Resources Management	4
LEGL 264	Legal Environment of Business	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		17
Quarter 5
BMGT 238	Entrepreneurship Practicum	3
BMGT 239	Entrepreneurship Seminar	2
FMGT 201	Corporate Finance	5
HUM XXX	Humanities 111,112,113,151, 152 or 224	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		15
Quarter 6
BMGT 272	Cases Studies in Strategic Management	4
NSCI 101	Natural Science	5
COMM 105	Speech	3
MKTG 226	Customer Service Principles	3
XXX XXX	Technical Elective	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		18
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS		102

 
Computing Skills Requirement:
Entrepreneurship Majors are expected to have mastered MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access software applications. 
Students who possess proficiency in ONE OR MORE of the foregoing applications should choose from the following courses to complete the three (3) credit hour Computer Skills Requirement.

BOA 113	QuickBooks I	1
BOA 172A	Excel (Module 1)	1
BOA 188A	Power Point (Module 1)	1
BOA 189A	Access (Module I)	1
BOA 191A	Word (Module 1)	1

 
Technical Electives:
NOTE: Students currently serving as Owner/Manager of a small business, upon proof of ownership/management, may substitute the following electives for the BMGT 238 Entrepreneurship Practicum experience. The following courses may be used by Entrepreneurship Majors to satisfy the Technical Elective requirement.

BMGT 108	21st Century Workplace Skills	3
BMGT 201	Creative Problem Solving	3
BMGT 211	Organizational Behavior	4
LOGI 219	International Business	3
BMGT 253	The Art and Science of Managing Conflict	4
BMGT 280	Business Professional Development	4
BOA 113	QuickBooks I	1
BOA 114	QuickBooks II	1
BOA 172A	Excel (Module 1)	1
MKTG 150	Introduction to e-Commerce	3

 

Public Administration Track

In addition to the Business Management core outcomes, a graduate pursuing the Public Administration Track will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the skills needed to pursue a career in government, nongovernment, and nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the research methods and skills necessary to function in a government, nongovernment, and nonprofit work environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the functional and interpersonal skills needed to operate in a government and nonprofit work environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the budgetary functions needed to function in a government and nonprofit work environment.

Public Administration Track

COURSE	CR
Quarter 1
BMGT 111	Management	5
BMGT 102	Managing Interpersonal Skills I	3
BOA 101	Business Grammar	3
CIT 101	PC Applications 1	3
MATH 102	Beginning Algebra I	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		18
Quarter 2
ACCT 106	Financial Accounting	5
BMGT 150	Principles of Public Administration	3
BMGT 211	Organizational Behavior	4
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
LEGL 102	The Legal System	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		18
Quarter 3
ACCT 231	State and Local Taxation	4
COMM 105	Speech	3
ENGL 102	Essay and Research	3
HRM 121	Human Resource Management	4
POLS 101	Intro to American Government	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		19
Quarter 4
BMGT 253	The Art and Science of Managing Conflict	4
BMGT 280	Business Professional Development	3
ECON 200	Principles of Microeconomics	5
COMM 200	Business Communication	3
XXX XXX	Technical Elective	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		18
Quarter 5
BMGT 260	Business Management Seminar	2
BMGT 261	Business Management Practicum	3
BMGT 205	Public Safety Management	3
BMGT 216	Ethics and Leadership	4
HUM 111	Civilization I	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		17
Quarter 6
ACCT 266	Public Administration/Fund Accounting	4
BMGT 206	Seminar Topics in Public Administration	3
BMGT 207	Capstone Seminar in Public Administration	4
XXX XXX*	Public Administration Technical Elective	3
NSCI 101	Natural Science	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		19
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS		109

Computing Skills Requirement:
Public Administration Track students are expected to have mastered MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access software applications. 
Students who HAVE proficiency in ONE OR MORE of the foregoing applications should choose from the following courses to complete the three (3) credit Computer Skills Requirement.

BOA 113	QuickBooks I	1
BOA 172A	Excel (Module 1)	1
BOA 188A	Power Point (Module 1)	1
BOA 189A	Access (Module I)	1
BOA 191A	Word (Module 1)	1

Technical Electives*:
The following courses may be used by Public Administration Track students to satisfy the Technical Elective requirement.

BMGT 201	Creative Problem Solving	3
BMGT 204	Management in Political Environment	3
BMGT 208	Organizational Communication	3
BMGT 245	Introduction to Nonprofit Management	5
BMGT 247	Legal and Financial Issues in Nonprofit Mgt	5
FMGT 201	Corporate Finance	5

Basic Project Manager Certificate

COURSE	CR
BMGT 102	Managing Interpersonal Skills	3
BMGT 216	Ethics and Leadership	4
BMGT 208	Organizational Skills and Communication	3
BMGT 250	Project Management Methodologies	5
BMGT 259	Project Management Capstone	5
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS		20

 NOTE:  Completion of the Project Management Team Certificate is required PRIOR to that of the Basic Project Manager Certificate.

Entrepreneurship Certificate

COURSE	CR
BMGT 231	Entrepreneurship I	4
BMGT 232	Entrepreneurship II	4
BOA 111	Bookkeeping Basics	4
BOA 113	QuickBooks I	1
FMGT 101	Personal Finance	4
LEGL 264	Legal Environment of Business	4
MKTG 111	Marketing Principles	5
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS		26

Leadership Development Certificate

COURSE	CR
BMGT 216	Ethics and Leadership	4
BMGT 230	Organizational Development and Change Management	5
PLUS
BMGT 201	Creative Problem Solving  (or)	3
BMGT 253	The Art and Science of Managing Conflict	4
BMGT 208	Organizational Communications	3
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS		15/16

 

Managing Interpersonal Skills Certificate

COURSE	CR
BMGT 102	Managing Interpersonal Skills I	3
BMGT 103	Managing Interpersonal Skills II	3
BMGT 253	The Art and Science of Managing Conflict	4
BMGT 201	Creative Problem Solving  (or)	3
BMGT 280	Business Professional Development	4
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS		13-14

Nonprofit Management Certificate

COURSE		CR
BMGT 245	Introduction to Nonprofit Management	5
BMGT 246	Operational Management of Nonprofit Organizations	5
BMGT 247	Legal and Financial Issues in Nonprofit Management	5
BMGT 248	Leadership Seminar in Nonprofit Management	5
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS		20

Pre-MBA Certificate

NOTE: We strongly recommend that you first meet with the advisor(s) of your target MBA college(s) PRIOR to beginning this certificate program, since MBA programs vary greatly.

COURSE		CR
ACCT 269	Foundations of Accounting	5
BMGT 111	Management	5
ECON 200	Principles of Microeconomics	5
FMGT 201	Corporate Finance	5
MATH 135	Elementary Statistics	5
MKTG 111	Principles of Marketing	5
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS		30
NOTE: Individuals who have completed one or more of the above courses can substitute the following:
BMGT 257	Project Management Principles	3
ECON 240	Principles of Macroeconomics	5
LEGL 261	Business Law I	3
LOGI 100	Principles of Supply Chain Management	5

Project Management Team Certificate

COURSE		CR
ACCT 131	Cost Estimating	4
BMGT 201	Creative Problem Solving	3
BMGT 253	The Art and Science of Managing Conflict	4
BMGT 254	Project Management Techniques	5
BMGT 257	Project Management Principles	3
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS		19

NOTE:  Completion of the Project Management Team Certificate is required PRIOR to that of the Basic Project Manager Certificate.

Public Administration Certificate

COURSE		CR
BMGT 150	Principles of Public Administration	3
BMGT 204	Managing a Political Environment	3
BMGT 205	Public Safety Management	3
BMGT 206	Seminar Topics in Public Administration	3
BMGT 208	Organizational Communication	3
	PLUS
BMGT XXX	Choice of 2 BMGT courses	6
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS		21