The online A.S. in Business uses an overview of general management theory, you will understand the fundamental concepts of economics, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior.
Credit Hours: 60 | | Tuition Cost
What is the Leadership, Change, and Social Responsibility option in Business?
An Associate Degree in Business with an option in Leadership, Change, and Social Responsibility is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a solid foundation in business principles while emphasizing the importance of effective leadership, managing organizational change, and promoting social responsibility within the business context. This degree prepares students for a smooth transition to the B.S. in Business Management or related degree.
Why study the Leadership, Change, and Social Responsibility option in Business at UNH College of Professional Studies?
This option equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in various business environments, fostering an understanding of key concepts, practices, and theories related to leadership, change management, and social responsibility. Students gain insights into the role of leadership in driving organizational success, navigating challenges, and inspiring teams to achieve common goals.
Potential Career Areas
- Human Resources Analyst
- Project Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Leadership Coach
Course Highlights
- Principles of Economics
- Principles of Management
- Financial Accounting
- Principles of Marketing
...and more!
Why UNH CPS?
- Regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE).
- Available fully online with select on-campus courses.
- Affordable tuition.
- Nationally ranked online programs.
- About 89% of our students are transfer students. Making the most of your transfer credits is our specialty.
- Career advising is available to all students and alumni. We also extend this service to those considering their college options.
- Faculty who are subject matter experts and share their real-world expertise, helping you apply what you learn to your personal goals and career.
- We’re experts at assessing credit toward your undergraduate degree – not only from previous college coursework, but also for other college-level knowledge demonstrated outside the traditional classroom.
- Completion of our free, online application for admission
- High school diploma, completion of a high school education in a homeschool setting under state law, or demonstrate high school equivalency.
- Successful completion of one of the following exams will be required for demonstrating high school equivalency: the GED, HiSET, or TASC
Those wishing to continue their education may apply their 60-credit associate degree toward an 120-credit bachelor’s degree. Ask your advisor for details!
Curriculum & Requirements
This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.
Sample Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| APST 405 | Career Development and Planning | 2 |
| CMPL 402 | Excel | 2 |
| COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| MGMT 410 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGMT 566 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
MTH 402 | Math for Our World | |
MTH 504 | Statistics | |
MTH 510 | Pre-Calculus | |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| LD 600 | Becoming an Effective Leader | 4 |
| LD 660 | Leadership Theory | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
ACCT 532 | Financial Accounting | |
ECO 470 | Principles of Economics | |
HRM 420 | Human Resource Management | |
MGMT 569 | Budget Management | |
MKT 510 | Principles of Marketing | |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Degree Requirements
Major, Option, and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.
General Education Program Requirements
A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of one course overlap between the Major and General Education areas.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
MTH 402 | Math for Our World | |
MTH 504 | Statistics | |
MTH 510 | Pre-Calculus | |
| Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems | 4 | |
| Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World | 4 | |
| Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Major Requirements
A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major and Option coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of one course overlap between the Major/Option and General Education areas.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major in Business | ||
| APST 405 | Career Development and Planning | 2 |
| CMPL 402 | Excel | 2 |
| MGMT 410 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Students should not take both ACCT 532 and MGMT 569 as part of their major elective group. | ||
ACCT 532 | Financial Accounting | |
or ECO 470 | Principles of Economics | |
or HRM 420 | Human Resource Management | |
or MGMT 569 | Budget Management | |
or MKT 510 | Principles of Marketing | |
| Option in Leadership, Change, and Social Responsibility | ||
| LD 600 | Becoming an Effective Leader | 4 |
| LD 660 | Leadership Theory | 4 |
| MGMT 566 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| Total Credits | 28 | |
Electives
Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, concentration or minor. Students will need 60 credits total to graduate with an associate degree.
- Attain proficiency in the basic concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry in business.
- Evaluate ethical principles that guide businesses.
- Prepare for seamless transition to the Bachelor of Science in Business Management program.
Your Prior and Current Learning Counts
Many of our students can demonstrate college-level knowledge gained from military, workplace and volunteer-based training, and experiences. We are experts at helping students demonstrate learning and earning academic credit.