Associate in Applied Science
This associate degree program prepares students to be knowledgeable, capable, and enthusiastic employees who can handle both customer-facing and behind-the-scenes jobs in a retail setting. These retail jobs can be divided into 4 main areas:
- customer relations,
- store upkeep,
- product handling, and
- administration.
Students who complete this associate degree will have had exposure to all 4 of these areas, and will gain the skills and knowledge to project a can-do, professional, and results-focused attitude.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
Career Outlook in Michigan
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2020-2021 Academic Requirements
This program emphasizes both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills needed
to succeed in both customer-facing and behind-the-scenes jobs in any type of retail
setting. The curriculum was developed with input from industry experts and topics
include the role of retailing in the supply chain, retailing formats and locations,
organizational structure and key positions, growth and expansion, consumer communication,
and brands and private labels. Student also learn about productivity, operational
and financial measures, purchasing and inventory control, pricing schemes, and merchandise
layout and presentation.
Students will take restricted electives toward completing a certificate as part of the program requirement in one of the following areas (9-16 credits): Accounting for Business Certificate, Human Resource Management (HRM) Certificate, Business Sales and Marketing Certificate, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate, Management Advanced Certificate or a Certificate or Degree in any occupational/technical area.
Students will take restricted electives toward completing a certificate as part of the program requirement in one of the following areas (9-16 credits): Accounting for Business Certificate, Human Resource Management (HRM) Certificate, Business Sales and Marketing Certificate, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate, Management Advanced Certificate or a Certificate or Degree in any occupational/technical area.
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Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: Articulation Agreements.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: Articulation Agreements.
- Division
- Business/Computer Technologies
- Department
- Business Department
- Advisors
- Donna Rochester
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First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMG 205 | Creating the Customer Experience | 3 | |
| BMG 206 | Retail Principles and Practices | 3 | |
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 | |
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective(s) 1: Choose a course toward completion of selected certificate. | 3 | ||
| Total | 16 | ||
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMG 228 | Purchasing and Inventory Control | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| MTH 125 | or | Everyday College Math | |
| MTH 160 | or | Basic Statistics | |
| Elective(s) | Math Any math level 4 or higher course | 3 | |
| COM 101 | or | Fundamentals of Speaking | |
| COM 102 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective(s) 2: Choose a course toward completion of selected certificate. | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMG 273 | Managing Operations | 3 | |
| BMG 275 | Business and Supply Chain Analytics | 4 | |
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 2 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective(s) 3: Choose a course toward completion of selected certificate. | 3 | ||
| Total | 16 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMG 230 | Principles of Management | 3 | |
| BMG 295 | Supply Chain Field Studies | 2 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences with Lab | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective(s) 4 0-7 credits: Choose course(s) toward completion of selected certificate as needed. | 0 | ||
| MTA Elective(s) (0-2 credits) to reach minimum 30 MTA credits | 2 | ||
| Total | 13 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60