Purchasing Management Associate of Applied Business Degree with Concentration in Purchasing Management
Purchases of materials, supplies and equipment represent a large part of a business or industrial firm's total cost of operation. Purchasing, because of its importance, is often designated as a separate responsibility to be handled by one or more individuals. Purchasing agents and their assistants are responsible for obtaining raw materials, goods and services at the lowest cost consistent with required quality. The majority of the nation's purchasing personnel are employed in manufacturing firms. Many also work in government agenCies, public utilities, schools and hospitals. FIRST QUARTER Cr. Hrs. English (See Specific Graduation Requirements)" Social Sciences (See Specific Graduation Requirements) Accounting ACCT-107 Business: Accounting Applications Data Processing DATA-110 Introduction to Computers and Their Use Business Administration BADM-108 Introduction to Business
SECOND QUARTER English (See Specific Graduation Requirements)" Social Sciences (See Specific Graduation Requirements) Health or Physical Education (See Specific Graduation Requirements) Accounting ACCT-121 Principles of Accounting Economics ECON-1oo Basic Economics"" Office Administration Qo\DM-210 Business Communications
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3 3 4 3 16 Cr. Hrs.
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THIRD QUARTER English (See Specific Graduation Requirements)' Social SCiences (See Specific Graduation Requirements) Health or Physical Education (See Specific Graduation Requirements) Accounting ACCT-122 Principles of Accounting Business Administration BADM-112 PrinCiples of Management BADM-Elective
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