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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:

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:

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:

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