Business Management

The AS degree in Business Management provides a broad background in the basic principles and applications of marketing, production, finance, personnel management, and accounting. Students who study business management build a foundation leading to success and can explore specialized business areas. Graduates of the program also gain the fundamental knowledge needed to launch and run their own business.

Course Requirements

Semester One	Credits
ACS102	The College Experience	3.00
BUS130	Intro to Bus	3.00
ENG101	English Comp. I	3.00
HUMELECT	Humanities Electives	3.00
IST120	or CIS141: Microcomp Apps	3.00
MAT100+	MAT 100 or higher	3.00

Semester One

Credits

ACS102

The College Experience

3.00

BUS130

Intro to Bus

3.00

ENG101

English Comp. I

3.00

HUMELECT

Humanities Electives

3.00

IST120

or CIS141: Microcomp Apps

3.00

MAT100+

MAT 100 or higher

3.00

Semester Two	Credits
BUS101	Prin of Acct I	3.00
BUS221	Business Law 1	3.00
ENG102	English Comp. II	3.00
SSI122	General Psychology	3.00
SSI221	Economics I: Micro	3.00

Semester Two

Credits

BUS101

Prin of Acct I

3.00

BUS221

Business Law 1

3.00

ENG102

English Comp. II

3.00

SSI122

General Psychology

3.00

SSI221

Economics I: Micro

3.00

Semester Three
BUS102	Prin of Acct II	3.00
BUS131	Management I	3.00
HUMELECT	Humanities Electives	3.00
SCIELECT	Lab Sci Elec See Hrs/Rec	4.00
SSI222	Economics II: Macro	3.00

Semester Three

BUS102

Prin of Acct II

3.00

BUS131

Management I

3.00

HUMELECT

Humanities Electives

3.00

SCIELECT

Lab Sci Elec See Hrs/Rec

4.00

SSI222

Economics II: Macro

3.00

Semester Four
BUS141	Marketing	3.00
BUS206	Intro to Finance	3.00
BUSELECT	Business Electives	3.00
BUSELECT	Business Electives	3.00
BUSELECT	Business Electives	3.00

Semester Four

BUS141

Marketing

3.00

BUS206

Intro to Finance

3.00

BUSELECT

Business Electives

3.00

BUSELECT

Business Electives

3.00

BUSELECT

Business Electives

3.00

Department Mission Statement

At Roxbury Community College, our Business Degree Program is dedicated to empowering students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical framework necessary for success in the dynamic world of business. Through innovative instruction, practical experiences, and personalized support, we strive to cultivate critical thinking, leadership, and professionalism in our students. Our mission is to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality education that prepares graduates to excel in diverse business environments, contribute to their communities, and pursue lifelong learning and career advancement.

Potential Career Path

Students acquire skills that can be applied in a wide variety of businesses in positions such as management trainee, assistant manager, administrative assistant, or sales trainee. Many graduates enhance their career outlook by transferring to a four-year school to earn a bachelor’s degree. In addition to the opportunities provided through MassTransfer, RCC graduates benefit from articulation agreements with private universities and colleges in Boston.

Transfer Opportunities

RCC’s Business Management program is designed for students who want to enter the workforce. Students may be able to transfer their business degree from RCC but will need to potentially take additional classes in their major and in their general elective requirements upon entering their college/university for their bachelor's degree.

Students interested in transferring their business degree from RCC to a four-year college/university should consider selecting Business Administration.

Program Faculty

Business Management

First Name	Last Name	Title	Department	Phone	Email	Room
Prince	Danquah	Adjunct Faculty	Business Department - Academic Programs		pdanquah@rcc.mass.edu
Philip	Brown	Full Time Faculty	Business Department - Academic Programs	(857) 701-1481	pbrown1@rcc.mass.edu	3-455E
Gregory	Karas	Full time Faculty	Business Department - Academic Programs	(857) 701-1358	gkaras@rcc.mass.edu	3-455F
Sharlene	Malcolm	Full Time Faculty	Business Department - Academic Programs	(857) 701-1542	smalcolm@rcc.mass.edu	3-455D

Program Learning Outcomes

After earning / receiving an Associate Degree in Business Management, students will be able to:

Utilize foundational knowledge and skills in accounting, marketing, management, and finance to understand the basics of business operations.
Effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders by utilizing effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and ethical decision-making skills by identifying and analyzing issues and the potential impact of those decisions on business outcomes.
Develop an understanding of the global business environment, including international trade, cultural differences, and legal frameworks.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology to support business operations and management.
Develop an understanding of leadership and management principles, techniques, and practices, including motivation, delegation, and performance evaluation, in order to effectively apply those attributes to business projects.
Identify and evaluate business opportunities in order to develop a business plan while demonstrating an understanding of the legal/regulatory framework including contracts, intellectual property, and employment law.