Small Business Management (Associate of Science)

Location(s): University of Maine at Machias

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 60

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0

Other requirements: A minimum of 15 credit hours must be completed at UM/UMM.

The Associate of Science in Small Business Management degree equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the dynamic field of small business management. Through a comprehensive curriculum, that integrates liberal arts and practical studies, students develop a strong foundation in key areas such as accounting, finance, management, and marketing.

Our program goes beyond theoretical learning, emphasizing real-world applications and fostering essential skills in effective communication, critical thinking, and problem solving. Graduates of this program are prepared to take on entry-level roles in various small business capacities.

General Requirements (18 credits)

English/Liberal Arts Requirements (12-13 credits)

ENG 101 - College Composition Credits: 3 (was ENG 101)
ENG 111 - Composition & Presentation II Credits: 3
Complete 6-7 credits of Liberal Arts electives from two of the following areas:
- Art
- Creative Writing
- History
- Music
- Scientific Inquiry
- Foreign Language

Social Science Requirement (3 credits)

PSY 100 - General Psychology Credits: 3 (was PSY 110)

Quantitative Literacy Requirements (3 Credits)

Choose one of the following:

SSC 124 - Statistics for the Social Sciences Credits: 3 (was MAT 124)
STS 132 - Principles of Statistical Inference Credits: 3 (was MAT 113)

Business Requirements (28 Credits)

ACC 314 - Small Business Accounting Credits: 3
BUA 105 - Excel Fundamentals for Business Analytics Credits: 1
FIN 106 - Introduction to Personal Finance Credits: 3 (was BUS 106)
MGT 111 - Introduction to Small Business Management Credits: 3 (was BUS 111)
MGT 212 - Business Communications Credits: 3 (was BUS 212)
MGT 219 - Legal Issues in Small Business Credits: 3 (was BUS 221)
or
MGT 220 - The Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
MGT 325 - Principles of Management and Organization Credits: 3
MGT 342 - Small Business Management Credits: 3 (was MAN 302)
MKT 200 - Marketing Management for the Small Business Credits: 3 (was MAR 101)
Choose one of the following:
ECO 120 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 (was ECO 202)
ECO 121 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 (was ECO 201)

General Electives

Electives to bring total to 60 credits