Business Administration—Transfer Degree _accelerated format_ _ABAT_

							                                                                                                                                                              Campus/format: The 12 month schedule is made up of a
Business Administration—Transfer Degree (accelerated format) (ABAT)                                                                                           combination of day, evening, and online courses designed
Learners willing to work hard can complete the accelerated business degree in 12 months. This program aligns perfectly with our "3 Plus ONE"                  to run in 8 week cycles at the Gardner campus. This is a
programs allowing you to complete a bachelors degree in three years, thereby making it a "2 +1" program. Our "3 Plus ONE" program will enable you             cohort format so students will stay with the same group of
to take your junior year at MWCC paying MWCC rates, saving you money and time. Senior year courses are taken at the partnering institution. A                 learners for all classes.
business degree prepares you for a large variety of jobs. It is the practical degree for learners with a desire to work hard and contribute to society in a
business framework. A business degree is often viewed as a vocational or job-focused degree because it provides learners with the practical skills and        Helpful hints: Our MWCC business faculty are
knowledge most desired in the workplace. Through courses in management, general business, liberal arts, science, accounting, and marketing students,          recognized for their teaching ability and impressive array of
gain the knowledge and skills necessary to get that next promotion or prepare for transfer to a bachelor degree program. Check out the MWCC School            local, national, and international business credentials. They
of Business website at http://business.mwcc.edu.                                                                                                              stress critical thinking. Many learners spend additional time
                                                                                                                                                              outside of class working on class projects that ultimately
Number         Suggested Course Order                          Cr Semester Grade Prerequisites/Notes                                                          will enhance their resume.
               Fall
BIO109         Biology I                                        4   Full                    ENG100, MAT092, RDG100, or placement                              Transfer options: This program prepares learners for
                                                                                                                                                              immediate transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
MAT163         Pre-Calculus                                     4   Cycle 1                 Prerequisite: MAT128                                              Transfer agreements exist with local colleges such as
MGT210         Principles of Management                         3   Cycle 1                 ENG100, RDG100, MAT092 or placement                               Nichols College, Fitchburg State University, UMass, and
ENG101         English Composition I                            3   Cycle 1                 ENG100, RDG100, or placement                                      Worcester State University. Visit MWCC’s transfer
ACC101         Principles of Accounting I                       3   Cycle 2                 RDG100, MAT092 or placement                                       website: http://transfer.mwcc.edu. 3 Plus ONE eligible–go
ENG102         English Composition II                           3   Cycle 2                 ENG101                                                            to: www.mwcc.edu/3PlusONE.
               Spring
                                                                                                                                                              Special requirements: This is a selective program with
CIS127         Computer Technologies                            3 Intersession              ENG100, RDG100, or placement                                      limited enrollment for only the most motivated and
               Science Elective                                3/4 Full                     Electives: BIO, BTC, CHE, EAS, ENV, NRD,                          academically prepared learners. Technical standards must
                                                                                            PHY                                                               be met with or without accommodations.
ECO101         Macroeconomics                                   3   Cycle 1                 ENG101, MAT096, or placement
ACC102         Accounting II                                    3   Cycle 1                 ACC101                                                            Career options: Graduates of the program that go on to
                                                                                                                                                              earn a bachelors’ degree in business will find many career
PHL201         Introduction to Philosophical Issues             3   Cycle 1                 ENG100, RDG100, or placement                                      options open to them including accounting and auditing,
BUS211         Business Law I                                   3   Cycle 2                 ENG101                                                            advertising and public relations, brand management,
ACC226         Managerial Accounting I                          3   Cycle 2                 ACC102 or permission of instructor                                budget analyst, claims adjuster, commercial banking,
MKT142         Marketing                                        3   Cycle 2                 ENG100, MAT092, RDG100, or placement                              corporate finance, cost estimator, consulting, distribution
               Summer                                                                                                                                         channel management, finance, financial analysts and
                                                                                                                                                              personal financial advisors, insurance, insurance
THE113         Speech                                           3 Intersession              ENG101                                                            underwriter, international marketing, investment banking,
ENG106         Technical Writing                                3 Full                      ENG101                                                            loan officers and counselors, management consultant,
ECO102         Microeconomics                                     Cycle 1                   Prerequisites: ENG101, MAT096                                     marketing, market research, money management, new
                                                                3                           Note: ECO101 strongly recommended                                 product planning, non-profit marketing, product
PSY105         Introduction to Psychology                       3 Cycle 1                   ENG100, RDG100, or placement                                      management, real estate, retail marketing, sales
MGT250         Strategic Management                             3 Cycle 2                   ACC102, CIS127, ENG102, and 45 credits                            management, securities, commodities, and financial
                                                                                                                                                              services sales agents.
                                                                                            earned toward a BA degree
PER126         Fitness and Wellness                 2 Cycle 2                               MAT092, RDG100, or placement                                      Earning potential: Salary levels vary greatly, but
                               Total: 61/62 credits                                                                                                           advanced business degree graduates are often among the
                                                                                                                                                              highest paid.
See page 52 of the preliminary guide for program competencies and technical standards.
                                                                                                                                                              * See page 23 for MassTransfer information