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Business Management Curriculum Handbook 2019-2020
www.sunywcc.edu
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................. 4
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 5
CONCENTRATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 6
DEGREE - CAREER PATHWAYS ....................................................................................................................... 7
BUSINESS FACULTY ........................................................................................................................................... 8
STUDENT LIFE ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
TRANSFER PARTNERS ..................................................................................................................................... 11
TRANSFER SERVICES ....................................................................................................................................... 12
JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS .................................................................................................................................. 12
ALUMNI ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
ENTREPRENEURSHIP ....................................................................................................................................... 14
COACHING CONNECTION ............................................................................................................................... 15
HELPFUL LINKS ................................................................................................................................................. 16
NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST ............................................................................................................................ 17
WELCOME
Professor Richard S. Hyland, Curriculum Chair
Dear Business Student:
Welcome to the Department of Business at Westchester Community College.
Getting started in college can be a daunting experience -
there are forms to complete, deadlines to meet, books to
buy, and offices to visit. This booklet will help you
navigate this process.
The Business Department at Westchester Community
College has a long and proud tradition of preparing
students to transition directly into industry and transferring
to four-year institutions. Many of our alumni have gone on
to the best colleges and universities in the world, and some
are now high-level leaders in their respective fields. You
are about to join these illustrious alumni as you begin your
journey at WCC.
It is very important that you make connections to faculty, staff, and administrators as soon and
as often as possible. You will find that our team is dedicated to your success. We are all here
to help you, but you must be proactive by reaching out for assistance.
On behalf of my colleagues, we wish you well as you make your way through your studies at
WCC. Do not hesitate to contact me, or any of your other Business professors, if you have
questions.
Sincerely,
Professor Richard S. Hyland
Business Management Curriculum Chair
[email protected] | (914) 606-6553
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Business Management, AS
Goal
“The goal of the Business Management A.S. program is to equip students with the
competencies required to succeed in a rigorous bachelor’s degree program”
Description
The program parallels the first two years of the bachelor’s degree requirements at most four-year
colleges and universities. Transfer agreements between Westchester Community College and four-year
colleges in the region assure that, with careful planning, A.S. graduates may transfer most of their
credits when they enter the same curriculum at those institutions.
Today’s managers must be prepared to enter into a workplace that is increasingly globalized,
interconnected, and multicultural. The Business Management degree at Westchester Community
College also prepares students for such challenges and opportunities. The program will teach students
how to:
Analyze data to solve complex challenges
Communicate effectively
Engage in business practices ethically
Manage in increasingly multicultural settings
Market products to ever changing consumer tastes
Learning Outcomes
The program will equip students with the Knowledge, Skills, and Mindset required for success in
Business. Upon completion of this program, student will be able to demonstrate:
1. An understanding of the functions of Management.
2. The ability to analyze data.
3. The ability to apply Management models and theories to specific scenarios.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Business Management, AS
General Education Requirements
Course Description CR
ENG 101 Writing and Research 3
ENG 102 Writing and Literature 3
PHYSC Natural Science w/Lab 4
MATH 4-credit college-level Math 4
ECON 101 Economics 1 (Macro) 3
ECON 102 Economics 2 (Micro) 3
COMM109 Speech Communication 3
GENED American History or Western Civ. Gen. Ed. 3
GENED Language or Other World Civ. 3
ELECT General Education - Liberal Arts Elective 3
Total General Education Credits 32
Business Requirements
Course Description CR
ACC 119 Financial Accounting 4
ACC 120 Managerial Accounting 4
CIS 110 Computer Information Systems 3
LAW101 Business Law 3
MGT 215 Global Business 3
MGT 101 Business Organization & Management 3
MGT 201 Principles of Management 3
MKT 101 Marketing 3
ELECTIVE Business Electives (See Concentrations on next page for details) 6
Total Business Credits 32
Total Program Credits 64
Notes
The CLEP test may be taken in lieu of the Language Courses. Ask your advisor about this.
Transfer students must have taken at least half of their credits at WCC in order to graduate.
Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate.
CONCENTRATIONS
Concentration Required Business Courses (2) Required Gen Ed Course
Management Any MGT Course
Any MKT, FNCE, or ACC Course
Any 3-credit Liberal Arts
Gen Ed course
Global Business MKT 225 - Global Marketing
ECON 215 - International Economics Intro to World Politics
Human Resource
Management
MGT 205 - Human Resource Management
MGT 100 – Supervisory Management Intro to Sociology
SUNY & CUNY
Transfer Path
FIN 203 - Managerial Finance
MATH 140 - Statistics Calculus 1
Recommended Science Courses
BIOL 103 – Human Biology
BIOL 143 – Environmental Science
PHYSC 292 - Physical Geography
PHYSC 129 – Intro to Oceanography
PHYSC 143 – Earth Science
PHYSC 120 - Physical Science Explorations
Important Note: Check with Transfer Admissions Office in the school to which you
plan to transfer in order to determine which course they will accept from WCC. This
will help guide which concentration and electives you choose.
DEGREE - CAREER PATHWAYS
WCC Major
Foundational Interest Areas
Related Degrees
Jobs Titles / Specialties
Management Various
Economics
Finance
Global Business
Management
Manager
Human Resources
Global Business
Analyst
Project Management
Investment Banking
Operations
Logistics - Supply Chain
Facilities - Real Estate
Marketing Psychology Sociology
Marketing
Communications
Public Relations
Marketing Manager
Advertising
Public Relations
Communications
Sales / Bus Development
Research & Development
Analytics
Consumer Insights
Social Media
Accounting Mathematics
Economics Accounting
Finance
Accountant
Bookkeeping
Financial Analysis
Corporate Finance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Payroll
Taxation
BUSINESS FACULTY
Maria Vittoria
Department Chair - Business
Courses Taught:
Principles of Marketing
Advertising
Marketing Management
Business Organization and Management
Human Resources Management
Education:
Adelphi University, MBA Marketing
SUNY Albany, BA Economics
Phone: 914-606-7939
Office: Gateway Center Room 348
Courses Taught:
Principles of Marketing
Consumer Behavior
Marketing Management; Advertising
Education:
Stern School / New York University,
MBA Marketing; BS Marketing
Manhattanville College, EdD (ABD)
Executive Doctorate of Education
Phone: 914-606-6996
Office: Gateway Center Rm 350
Email: [email protected]
Phyllis Fein
Curriculum Chair – Marketing
Karen Schlusberg
Curriculum Chair – Fashion Merchandising
Courses Taught:
Intro to Fashion
International Fashion Buying
Visual Merchandising
Education:
Iona College, MBA Marketing & Management
Phone: 914-606-5632
Office: Gateway Center Rm 344
Email: [email protected]
Patricia Richards
Professor of Business
Courses Taught:
Business Organization and Management
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Management
Education:
Iona College, MBA Organizational Behavior;
BA English and Education
Phone: 914-606-7917
Office: Gateway Center Rm 346
Email: [email protected]
Courses Taught:
Global Business
Business Organization and Management
Principles of Management
Education:
Columbia University, EdD Adult Education
Manhattanville, MS Strategic Management
Wharton School, BS Economics
WCC, AS Business Administration
Phone: 914-606-6553
Office: Gateway Center Rm 340
Email: [email protected]
Rick Hyland
Curriculum Chair – Business Management
Deirdre Verne
Professor of Business
Courses Taught:
Marketing
Advertising
Internet Marketing
Education
Georgetown University, BA Economics
Hofstra University, MBA Marketing
Phone: 914-606-6219
Office: Gateway Center Rm 342
Email: [email protected]
STUDENT LIFE
Business Clubs & Honor Societies
In addition to a solid academic record,
employers and four-year colleges want to see
that you have abilities and interests outside the
classroom. Getting involved show this.
Student live is a great way to discover who you
are, what you want to be, and to meet friends!
With over seventy student clubs & organizations, and dozens of on-campus and off-
campus events each semester, there is wide variety of options to help you succeed - now
and in your future!
Club/Organization Advisor Advisor Email
Accounting Club Carolyn Christesen [email protected]
Alpha Beta Gamma
Business Honor Society
Ed Hengel [email protected]
Ruth Levy [email protected]
Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) Ellen Zendman [email protected]
Computer Information Systems Robert Albano [email protected]
Investment Club Suzanne Matthews [email protected]
Marketing Deirdre Verne [email protected]
Office Technologies Janet Ranucci [email protected]
Phi Theta Kappa
Honor Society
Robin Graff [email protected]
Iskra Hernandez [email protected]
Rachele Hall [email protected]
Student Government Adam Frank [email protected]
“Engagement outside of
the classroom contributes
to a rich, well-rounded
college experience”
TRANSFER PARTNERS
Where to Go From WCC
Students who earn a Business Management AS degree from WCC can transfer directly
into any one of a number of excellent management and business-related Bachelor’s
degree programs. Our most popular transfer schools include (in alphabetical order):
1. Columbia University (General Studies): gs.columbia.edu
2. Cornell University: business.cornell.edu; cals.cornell.edu; human.cornell.edu
3. CUNY Baruch: zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu
4. Iona: iona.edu/academics/school-of-business
5. Lehman: http://www.lehman.edu/academics/economics-business
6. Manhattanville: mville.edu/academics/school-business
7. Mercy: mercy.edu/business
8. Pace: pace.edu/lubin
9. SUNY Binghamton: binghamton.edu/som
10. SUNY Maritime: sunymaritime.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs
Note: Each institution offers different business-related programs. Some programs require that students
apply directly to the program or school in addition to, or apart from, the University or College itself.
Contact the transfer admissions department at each school for more information.
TRANSFER SERVICES
Many of our students have gone on to excel at the most selective colleges and
universities in the United States. The Office of Transfer Services provides a wide range
of services and information on the various opportunities available at four-year
institutions to maximize your transfer potential. Services include one-on-one transfer
counseling, fall and spring transfer fairs, workshops, on-site admission days, and four-
year college reps on campus throughout the year.
Students also have access to CollegeFish.org, an online tool to help community college
students meet their goal of completing an Associate degree and successfully transferring
to a four-year institution. Each college and university has its own criteria for
acceptance, so you should do your homework as soon as you have decided on a transfer
school and then set up an appointment with a Business Professor to develop a strategy
that will maximize your chances of being accepted.
Contact Prof. Robin Graff at 606-7756 or [email protected] for more info.
JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
The College works with College Central Network© which provides online resources to
help you successfully find and land a job or internship.
For more information:
Transfer Info: Visit www.sunywcc.edu/career
Job/Internship Info: Visit CollegeCentral.com/SUNYWCC
Appointments: Career Services 914-606-6760 or [email protected]
ALUMNI
“It was extremely helpful to have business
professors that were not only able to relay
information in a clear and concise manner, but also
possess real world business experience themselves.
Marc R. Ruppenstein (WCC ‘10; Columbia ‘12)
“WCC was a key starting point in my education. Attending
WCC was by far the best decision I made as a high school
senior who just arrived in the U.S.A. It allowed me to gain
the necessary skills and knowledge to transfer to a well-
known university and start my career in finance.”
Omari Byfield (WCC ‘12)
“The Business Program at WCC prepared me well
for my transition to Columbia University. The
Professors have in-depth knowledge of their field
and truly support students all the way. Working in
a major Investment Bank today I am finding myself
using skills that I acquired at WCC.”
Anna Jeschke (WCC ‘09; Columbia ‘11)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Gateway to Entrepreneurship – G2E is a resource hub for entrepreneurial development at all stages
with a focus on businesses at the growth stage. G2E develops and facilitates programs that respond to
entrepreneur’s needs and contribute to a vibrant local economy.
GROW Conference for Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
The annual GROW Your Business. One Day, Many Ideas: Get Your Edge! is G2E’s signature event.
This is an energetic day, full of learning with our dynamic keynote speaker, breakout sessions,
followed by a networking reception. A student pitch competition is hosted at the conference where
WCC students are invited to present their business idea.
Just Add One Westchester/Putnam
The Just Add One Program assists eligible small business owners create strategies to strengthen their
business model/operations and make them more efficient, with the goal of helping each participating
business grow and contribute to the economic growth in the region.
Entrepreneurship Mentoring
The goal of the entrepreneurship mentoring program is to grow the entrepreneurial skills of the
Westchester Community College students. Students have the opportunity to learn about the various
components of launching a business; from taking an idea from concept, to writing a business plan and
pitching the idea and potentially launching a business enterprise. Students are matched with mentors
with experience running their own businesses.
For more information on any of these programs, contact
Eridania Camacho [email protected] 914-606-5616
…or stop by Gateway Center, Office 320.
COACHING CONNECTION
The Coaches provide personalized support to students on their path to graduation and next steps. We
collaborate with curriculum chairs, faculty and staff, to provide targeted outreach to students and
referrals to the campus community while promoting student success.
We can help you navigate the use of various WCC Tools (Degree Works, Career Coach, etc.) WCC
Resources (Financial, Counseling, Degree Planning) Applied Learning (Job Search, Internship
Opportunities)
For the School of Business and Professional Careers
Melissa Capellan, (914) 606-7250, [email protected]
Joe DiRago, (914) 606-6144, [email protected]
Jo Epstein, (914) 606-6145, [email protected]
Carol Goldstein-Barlia, (914) 606-6147, [email protected]
WHO ARE WE?
COMPLETION COACHES
HELPFUL LINKS
College
Website www.sunywcc.edu
MYWCC mywcc.sunywcc.edu
Academic
Calendar www.sunywcc.edu/academics/academiccalendar
“How To”
Guides www.sunywcc.edu/how-to-guides
Student
Involvement www.sunywcc.edu/getinvolved
Financial Aid
Office www.sunywcc.edu/student-services/financial-aid
Scholarship
Office www.sunywcc.edu/scholarships
Transfer
Services www.sunywcc.edu/transfer
Counseling &
Advisement http://www.sunywcc.edu/counseling
Tips From Students and Professors
“Log onto Black Board before the first day of class. Some Professors put the syllabus and instructions
there ahead of time”
“Before registering, check Ratemyprofessors.com to see what others say about profs…”
“If you have a class with group work, sit with a smart student or someone you can easily work with”
“Apply for scholarships and financial aid - even if you don’t think you need it or qualify.”
“Ask about clubs and programs. There are lots of opportunities that nobody knows about”
NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST
DO THESE THINGS RIGHT AWAY!
What to Do Where to Go
Apply for Financial Aid
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Administration Building, Room 120
914-606-6773 - [email protected]
Access MYWCC Check email & review Degree Works
mywcc.sunywcc.edu
Map Out Educational Plan (Speak with a counselor about your major)
Counseling/Advising
Student Center, Room 222
914-606-6381/6572 - [email protected]
ABOUT HALF WAY - 30 CREDITS
Prepare for Transfer
Transfer Office
Student Center, Room 290
914-606-6381/6572 - [email protected]
Check in with Counselor
Counseling/Advising
Student Center, Room 222
914-606-6381/6572 - [email protected]
ANY TIME - AS NEEDED
Apply for Scholarships
Foundation Scholarship Office
Library, Room 242
914-606-6442 - [email protected]
Check out Student Life
Office of Student Involvement
Student Center, Room 103
914-606-6732 - [email protected]
IN YOUR FINAL SEMESTER
Contact Completion Coach
Joseph DiRago, Completion Coach
Gateway Building, Room 346
914-606-6144 - [email protected]
Contact Curriculum Chair
Richard Hyland, Curriculum Chair
Gateway Building, Room 340
914-606-6553 - [email protected]
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