2014-2015 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
2014-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business Management - E-Business Associate of Technical Arts Degree


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PGM Code - 543C

Program Description The Business Management E-Business Associate of Technical Arts Degree is designed for students who want to enter business and management positions that require strong technology skills. Understanding Internet technology is critical to success in nearly every industry. The E-Business degree prepares managers to improve customer relations, use information and decision making tools, manage the supply chain effectively, and maximize bottom line performance through technology. The degree requires students to work with a Business Management adviser to select those courses which will help them achieve their educational and career goals. Many courses are available online.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This ATA degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 90 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds CC. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college level courses.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning a degree or certificate of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. To learn more, go to Academic Information – Cultural Diversity Requirement  in the online academic catalog.

Students Are Advised To

  • Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
  • Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning,
  • Communicate with an academic adviser, and
  • Submit an Evaluation Request - Transfer Credits Form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds CC.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

College Resources
College Website | www.edcc.edu
How to Enroll | www.edcc.edu/es
Transfer Center | www.edcc.edu/transfer
College Bookstore | www.edcc.edu/bookstore
Advising Appointments | 425.640.1458

Advisers
The advisers for this program are
Claudia Levi | claudia.levi@edcc.edu | 425.640.1388
Ann Paulson | apaulson@edcc.edu | 425.640.1613
Marie Tran | marie.tran@edcc.edu | 425.640.1637

Department website
Business Management | www.edcc.edu/mgmt

Advising Note This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds CC certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

General Education/Related Instruction Requirements (20 credits)


Communication Skills (10 credits)


OUTCOME: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose. 

Computation/Quantitative Skills (5 credits)


OUTCOME: Apply mathematical, quantitative, or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline. 

Human Relations/Group Interaction (5 credits)


OUTCOME: Identify and explain how to apply the skills needed to maintain effective working relationships in multicultural settings.

Program Requirements (63-65 credits)


OUTCOMES:

  • Apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to frame and solve business problems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of diversity in the workplace.
  • Develop criteria for establishing an effective business presence on the web.

Computer/Technical Requirements (25 credits)


 Contact a Computer Information Systems faculty adviser for online substitutions.

Choose one of the following 15-credit technical specialty areas


 Please see CIS adviser to determine appropriate path.

Information Security Specialty (15 credits)


Data Management Specialty (15 credits)


Career Management/Internship Requirements (3-5 credits)


OUTCOME: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

Electives (to complete 90 credits)


Select from any course numbered 100 or above in order to bring the total credits to 90.

Additional Note


*This course may meet a requirement for an Edmonds Community College Associate of Arts degree. Business transfer requirements vary by institution. See a transfer adviser for specific information.

Signatures


 


Dean’s Signature and Date Adviser’s Signature and Date
Eff: summer 2014  |  Rev: 05/14  

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