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Walters State Community College is a learning centered, comprehensive community college established to provide affordable and quality higher education opportunities for the residents of upper East Tennessee. The college offers programs of study that lead to the Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Applied Science degrees.

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Walters State Community College is a learning centered, comprehensive community college established to provide affordable and quality higher education opportunities for the residents of upper East Tennessee. The college offers programs of study that lead to the Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Applied Science degrees.

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Business - Management

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The Management concentration prepares graduates for entry-level positions and/or career advancement in business, industry, and government. The AAS in Business, Management Concentration was developed in compliance with the Complete College Tennessee Act of 2010. Students who begin this program at Walters State Community College and transfer to another Tennessee public community college are guaranteed that their credits will transfer and will be credited toward completion of the AAS degree in Business, Management Concentration at the receiving institution.
This program is designed for the student who does not intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Emphasis: Business
Concentration: Management
Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.
Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.
1General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program.
2Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections.
Notes:
• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. In this program, BUSN 1360 Software Application for Business is required to satisfy computer competency and must be taken during the first 30 hours. See www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/ for additional information.
• Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

ACCT 1010♦ - Principles of Accounting I (3 hrs.)
BUSN 1305♦ - Introduction to Business (3 hrs.)
BUSN 1360♦ - Software Applications for Business (3 hrs.)
ENGL 1010♦ - Composition I (3 hrs.)
Humanities Elective1 (3 hrs.)
Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

ACCT 1020♦ - Principles of Accounting II (3 hrs.)
BUSN 1370♦ - Spreadsheet Applications (3 hrs.)
BUSN 2330♦ - Principles of Management (3 hrs.)
BUSN 2370 - Legal Environment of Business (3 hrs.)
Business Elective2 (3 hrs.)  (Select from ACCT 2411, BUSN 1290, BUSN 1330, BUSN 2395, ECON 2210, HMGT 1010, LEGL 1300, MGMT 2110)
Second Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

BUSN 1310♦ - Business Communications (3 hrs.)
ECON 2010♦ - Macroeconomics (3 hrs.)
MATH 1630♦ - Finite Mathematics (3 hrs.)
SPCH 1010♦ - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 hrs.)
Business Elective2 (3 hrs.) (Select from ACCT 2411, BUSN 1290, BUSN 1330, BUSN 2395, ECON 2210, HMGT 1010, LEGL 1300, MGMT 2110)
Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

BUSN 2340 - Human Resource Management (3 hrs.)
BUSN 2380 - Principles of Marketing (3 hrs.)
BUSN 2390♦ - Business Presentations (3 hrs.)
BUSN 2410 - Business Operations (3 hrs.)
ECON 2020♦ - Microeconomics (3 hrs.)

Program Degree Requirements - A.A.S. Business - Management

General Education Requirements (15 hours)

Communication

ENGL 1010♦ - Composition I
SPCH 1010♦ - Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Humanities and/or Fine Arts

Approved Humanities General Education electives1 3 credits
Behavioral/Social Sciences

ECON 2010♦ - Macroeconomics
Mathematics

MATH 1630♦ - Finite Mathematics
Concentrations (45 hours)

ACCT 1010♦ - Principles of Accounting I
ACCT 1020♦ - Principles of Accounting II
BUSN 1305♦ - Introduction to Business
BUSN 1310♦ - Business Communications
BUSN 1360♦ - Software Applications for Business
BUSN 1370♦ - Spreadsheet Applications
BUSN 2330♦ - Principles of Management
BUSN 2340 - Human Resource Management
BUSN 2370 - Legal Environment of Business
BUSN 2380 - Principles of Marketing
BUSN 2390♦ - Business Presentations
BUSN 2410 - Business Operations
ECON 2020♦ - Microeconomics
Electives (6 hours)

2See note above. Select from:
ACCT 2411♦ - Tax Practice
BUSN 1290♦ - Professional Development and Business Ethics
BUSN 1330 - Entrepreneurship
BUSN 2395 - Business Applications
ECON 2210♦ - Business Statistical Applications
HMGT 1010♦ - Foundations of Hospitality
LEGL 1300 ♦ - Introduction to Paralegal Studies and Ethics
MGMT 2110♦ - Advanced Word Processing and Desktop Publishing
Total Credit Hours 60

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I picked this major because it has been a dream of mine to own my Coffee Shop/Bookstore. I love working with people and making people smile.

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The Nursing program provides quality nursing education to the geographically large and rural service area of East Tennessee. The Nursing program prepares individuals to apply to take the National Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) following approval by the State Board of Nursing to become registered nurses and assume positions in the healthcare industry.

Karlie Anders

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Associate of Arts in English.

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Allison Bailey