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Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Small Business Management – Online Degree

Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Small Business Management (3 + 1 degree)
If you have ever dreamed of managing a small business or starting one of your own, here’s the degree you’ve been waiting for — the all-new Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC).
The first BSC major, Small Business Management, lets you pursue an in-depth examination of small businesses built on a foundation of courses in traditional business areas such as accounting, management and marketing. The Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree is designed to accommodate students straight out of high school, adult learners or transfer students, associate degree holders in business or other majors, and military veterans.
To graduate with the Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Small Business Management, students must also meet Miami’s general requirements for graduation, including a minimum of 30 credit hours taken at Miami, 12 of the last 30 credit hours taken at Miami, and a 2.00 cumulative grade point average upon graduation.
Miami University Regionals Website – Commerce, Small Business Management
Parallel LCCC Programs
- Associate of Applied Business in Accounting
- Associate of Applied Business in Business Administration – Entrepreneurship
- Associate of Applied Business in Business Administration – Human Resource Management
- Associate of Applied Business in Business Administration – Management
- Associate of Applied Business in Business Administration – Marketing
- Associate of Applied Business in Business Administration – Real Estate
- Associate of Arts
Program Curriculum Pathways
Course selection/order may vary. All pathways are subject to change. Always review with your LCCC/Partner advisor. Course location is indicated each semester.
Disclaimer: The fluidity of these pathways is acknowledged. At each level, changes are possible as requirements, courses, course numbers, etc., may change. All efforts have been made to confirm the accuracy of the pathway by each institution. Always be aware of the date of review on the document. Always seek the assistance of an Academic Advisor or Counselor.
Semester One Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
ACTG 151: Accounting I – Financial | 4 | CMR 101: Introduction to Financial Accounting |
ECNM 151: Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | CMR 211: Economics for Commerce |
ENGL 161: College Composition I | 3 | ENG 111: Composition & Rhetoric |
MTHM 168: Statistics | 3 | STA 261: Statistics |
OT36 Arts & Humanities | 3 | |
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community | 1 | EDLT** |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 17 |
Semester Two Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
ACTG 152: Accounting II – Managerial | 4 | CMR 207: Introduction to Managerial Accounting |
CMMC 151: Oral Communication | 3 | STC135: Principles of Public Speaking |
CISS 121: Microcomputer Applications I | 3 | CIT 154: Personal Computer Concepts & Applications |
ECNM 152: Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 201: Microeconomics |
ENGL 162: College Composition II | 3 | ENG 112: Composition and Literature |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 16 |
Semester Three Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
ACTG 251: Intermediate Accounting I | 4 | CMRT** |
ACTG 267: Federal Income Tax Procedures – Individual Returns | 4 | CMR 201: Federal Income Tax Procedures |
BADM 165: Legal Environment of Business | 3 | CMR 108: Introduction to Business Law |
FNCE 251: Business Finance | 3 | CMR 302: Financial Info for Managers |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 14 |
Semester Four Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
ACTG 252: Intermediate Accounting II | 4 | ACCT** |
ACTG 265: Cost Accounting | 3 | ACCT** |
BADM 251: Principles of Management | 3 | CMR 111: Introduction to Management |
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Lab Course | 4 | |
PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology or SOCY 151: Introduction to Sociology | 3 | PSY 111: Intro to Psychology or SOC 153: Sociology in a Global Context |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 17 |
LCCC Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 64
Student will have earned the Lorain County Community College Associate of Applied Business in Accounting degree (#0011) at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours to earn a LCCC associate degree.
Semester Five Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Non-Lab Course (must be the opposite discipline completed in semester one) | 3 | |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
BADM 211: Business Communications | 3 | BUS 284: Professional Communication for Business |
MRKG 251: Principles of Marketing | 3 | CMR 105: Introduction to Marketing |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
LCCC Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 79
Student will have earned the Lorain County Community College Associate of Arts degree (#8720) at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student completing the above curriculum pathway, which fulfills the OT36 and completes an Associate of Arts degree, is thus not required to complete the Miami Global Plan, with the exception of 3 credit hours of Global Inquiry or Intercultural Perspectives, which can be completed at LCCC, as mapped out and noted in the remaining semesters, and the Knowledge in Action requirements which include Experiential Learning (0 credits) and Capstone (3 credits) requirements, which are included and mapped out in the remaining semesters of this curriculum pathway.
Semester Six Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
CISS 212: Spreadsheet Applications | 3 | CMR 282: Computer-Based Business Analysis |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Seven Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]
Partner Institution Course | Credit Hours |
Elective | 3 |
CMR 301: Personal Organizational Skills | 3 |
CMR 263: Sales & Promotion | 3 |
CMR 361: Marketing for the Small Business | 3 |
CMR 242: Management for Small Business Operations | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Eight Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]
Partner Institution Course | Credit Hours |
CMR 442: Current Issues & Innovation in Small Business | 3 |
CMR 495: Capstone in Organizational Strategy for Commerce | 3 |
CMR 401: Leadership Decision Skills (Experiential Learning) | 3 |
CMR 244: Introduction to Global Business | 3 |
Global or Intercultural Perspectives (if not already completed) | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Miami University Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 124
Student will have earned the Miami University Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Small Business Management at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student must earn a minimum of 124 credit hours to earn a Miami bachelor’s degree.
- Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours offered through Miami University, including 12 of the final 30 hours required for the baccalaureate degree.
- The above pathway is provided as a guide for students while enrolling at LCCC. Official Miami curriculum is locked in and permanent for the student upon matriculation (enrolling) at Miami.
Transfer pathway updated 9/25/2023
Course selection/order may vary. All pathways are subject to change. Always review with your LCCC/Partner advisor. Course location is indicated each semester.
Disclaimer: The fluidity of these pathways is acknowledged. At each level, changes are possible as requirements, courses, course numbers, etc., may change. All efforts have been made to confirm the accuracy of the pathway by each institution. Always be aware of the date of review on the document. Always seek the assistance of an Academic Advisor or Counselor.
Semester One Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
ACTG 151: Accounting I – Financial | 4 | CMR 101: Introduction to Financial Accounting |
BADM 165: Legal Environment of Business | 3 | CMR 108: Introduction to Business Law |
CISS 121: Microcomputer Applications I | 3 | CIT 154: Personal Computer Concepts & Applications |
ECNM 151: Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | CMR 211: Economics for Commerce |
ENGL 161: College Composition I | 3 | ENG 111: Composition & Rhetoric |
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community | 1 | EDLT** |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 17 |
Semester Two Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
ACTG 152: Accounting II – Managerial | 4 | CMR 207: Introduction to Managerial Accounting |
CMMC 151: Oral Communication | 3 | STC 135: Principles of Public Speaking |
ENGL 162: College Composition II | 3 | ENG 112: Composition and Literature |
ENTR 200: Entrepreneurship | 3 | ESPT** |
MTHM 168: Statistics | 3 | STA 261: Statistics |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 16 |
Semester Three Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
BADM 211: Business Communications | 3 | BUS 284: Professional Communication for Business |
ECNM 152: Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 201: Microeconomics |
ENTR 201: Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 | CMR 302: Financial Info for Managers |
PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology or SOCY 151: Introduction to Sociology | 3 | PSY 111: Intro to Psychology or SOC 153: Sociology in a Global Context |
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Non-Lab Course | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Four Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
MRKG 251: Principles of Marketing | 3 | CMR 105: Introduction to Marketing |
ENTR 203: Entrepreneurial Management | 3 | CMR 242: Management of Small Business Operations (major elective) |
ENTR 205: New Venture Creation (typically only offered spring semester) | 3 | ESPT** |
Technical Elective: ENTR 204: Entrepreneurial Applications Practicum or ENTR 287: Work-Based Learning | 3 | ESPT** |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Notes:
- Student must complete one Technical Elective from the list in the LCCC Catalog.
LCCC Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 63
Student will have earned the Lorain County Community College Associate of Applied Business in Business Administration – Entrepreneurship degree (#0224) at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours to earn a LCCC associate degree.
Semester Five Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Lab Course (must be the opposite discipline completed in semester one) | 4 | |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
BADM 251: Principles of Management | 3 | CMR 111: Introduction to Management |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 16 |
LCCC Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 79
Student will have earned the Lorain County Community College Associate of Arts degree (#8720) at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student completing the above curriculum pathway, which fulfills the OT36 and completes an Associate of Arts degree, is thus not required to complete the Miami Global Plan, with the exception of 3 credit hours of Global Inquiry or Intercultural Perspectives, which can be completed at LCCC, as mapped out and noted in the remaining semesters, and the Knowledge in Action requirements which include Experiential Learning (0 credits) and Capstone (3 credits) requirements, which are included and mapped out in the remaining semesters of this curriculum pathway.
Semester Six Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
CISS 212: Spreadsheet Applications | 3 | CMR 282: Computer-Based Business Analysis |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Seven Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]
Partner Institution Course | Credit Hours |
Elective | 3 |
CMR 301: Personal Organizational Skills | 3 |
CMR 263: Sales & Promotion | 3 |
CMR 361: Marketing for the Small Business | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Eight Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]
Partner Institution Course | Credit Hours |
CMR 442: Current Issues & Innovation in Small Business | 3 |
CMR 495: Capstone in Organizational Strategy for Commerce | 3 |
CMR 401: Leadership Decision Skills (Experiential Learning) | 3 |
CMR 244: Introduction to Global Business | 3 |
Global or Intercultural Perspectives (if not already completed) | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Miami University Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 124
Student will have earned the Miami University Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Small Business Management at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student must earn a minimum of 124 credit hours to earn a Miami bachelor’s degree.
- Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours offered through Miami University, including 12 of the final 30 hours required for the baccalaureate degree.
- The above pathway is provided as a guide for students while enrolling at LCCC. Official Miami curriculum is locked in and permanent for the student upon matriculation (enrolling) at Miami.
Transfer pathway updated 9/25/2023
Course selection/order may vary. All pathways are subject to change. Always review with your LCCC/Partner advisor. Course location is indicated each semester.
Disclaimer: The fluidity of these pathways is acknowledged. At each level, changes are possible as requirements, courses, course numbers, etc., may change. All efforts have been made to confirm the accuracy of the pathway by each institution. Always be aware of the date of review on the document. Always seek the assistance of an Academic Advisor or Counselor.
Semester One Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
ACTG 151: Accounting I – Financial | 4 | CMR 101: Introduction to Financial Accounting |
BADM 165: Legal Environment of Business | 3 | CMR 108: Introduction to Business Law |
CISS 121: Microcomputer Applications I | 3 | CIT 154: Personal Computer Concepts & Applications |
ECNM 151: Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | CMR 211: Economics for Commerce |
ENGL 161: College Composition I | 3 | ENG 111: Composition & Rhetoric |
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community | 1 | EDLT** |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 17 |
Semester Two Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
ACTG 152: Accounting II – Managerial | 4 | CMR 207: Introduction to Managerial Accounting |
BADM 153: Recruitment Selection Training and Development | 3 | CMRT** |
ENGL 162: College Composition II | 3 | ENG 112: Composition and Literature |
MTHM 168: Statistics | 3 | STA 261: Statistics |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 16 |
Semester Three Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
BADM 251: Principles of Management | 3 | CMR 111: Introduction to Management |
CMMC 151: Oral Communication | 3 | STC 135: Principles of Public Speaking |
ECNM 152: Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 201: Microeconomics |
PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology or SOCY 151: Introduction to Sociology | 3 | PSY 111: Intro to Psychology or SOC 153: Sociology in a Global Context |
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Non-Lab Course | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Four Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
BADM 154: Compensation and Benefits | 3 | CMRT** |
BADM 164: Labor Law | 3 | CMRT** |
BADM 211: Business Communications | 3 | BUS 284: Professional Communication for Business |
BADM 255: Human Resources Management | 3 | CMRT** |
BADM 264: Labor-Management Relations | 3 | CMRT** |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
LCCC Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 63
Student will have earned the Lorain County Community College Associate of Applied Business in Business Administration – Human Resource Management degree (#0229) at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours to earn a LCCC associate degree.
Semester Five Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Lab Course (must be the opposite discipline completed in semester one) | 4 | |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 16 |
LCCC Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 79
Student will have earned the Lorain County Community College Associate of Arts degree (#8720) at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student completing the above curriculum pathway, which fulfills the OT36 and completes an Associate of Arts degree, is thus not required to complete the Miami Global Plan, with the exception of 3 credit hours of Global Inquiry or Intercultural Perspectives, which can be completed at LCCC, as mapped out and noted in the remaining semesters, and the Knowledge in Action requirements which include Experiential Learning (0 credits) and Capstone (3 credits) requirements, which are included and mapped out in the remaining semesters of this curriculum pathway.
Semester Six Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
CISS 212: Spreadsheet Applications | 3 | CMR 282: Computer-Based Business Analysis |
FNCE 251: Business Finance | 3 | CMR 302: Financial Info for Managers |
MRKG 251: Principles of Marketing | 3 | CMR 105: Introduction to Marketing |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Seven Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]
Partner Institution Course | Credit Hours |
Elective | 3 |
CMR 301: Personal Organizational Skills | 3 |
CMR 263: Sales & Promotion | 3 |
CMR 361: Marketing for the Small Business | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Eight Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]
Partner Institution Course | Credit Hours |
CMR 442: Current Issues & Innovation in Small Business | 3 |
CMR 495: Capstone in Organizational Strategy for Commerce | 3 |
CMR 401: Leadership Decision Skills (Experiential Learning) | 3 |
CMR 244: Introduction to Global Business | 3 |
Global or Intercultural Perspectives (if not already completed) | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Miami University Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 124
Student will have earned the Miami University Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Small Business Management at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student must earn a minimum of 124 credit hours to earn a Miami bachelor’s degree.
- Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours offered through Miami University, including 12 of the final 30 hours required for the baccalaureate degree.
- The above pathway is provided as a guide for students while enrolling at LCCC. Official Miami curriculum is locked in and permanent for the student upon matriculation (enrolling) at Miami.
Transfer pathway updated 9/25/2023
Course selection/order may vary. All pathways are subject to change. Always review with your LCCC/Partner advisor. Course location is indicated each semester.
Disclaimer: The fluidity of these pathways is acknowledged. At each level, changes are possible as requirements, courses, course numbers, etc., may change. All efforts have been made to confirm the accuracy of the pathway by each institution. Always be aware of the date of review on the document. Always seek the assistance of an Academic Advisor or Counselor.
Semester One Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
ACTG 151: Accounting I – Financial | 4 | CMR 101: Introduction to Financial Accounting |
BADM 165: Legal Environment of Business | 3 | CMR 108: Introduction to Business Law |
CISS 121: Microcomputer Applications I | 3 | CIT 154: Personal Computer Concepts & Applications |
ECNM 151: Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | CMR 211: Economics for Commerce |
ENGL 161: College Composition I | 3 | ENG 111: Composition & Rhetoric |
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community | 1 | EDLT** |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 17 |
Semester Two Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
ACTG 152: Accounting II – Managerial | 4 | CMR 207: Introduction to Managerial Accounting |
BADM 251: Principles of Management | 3 | CMR 111: Introduction to Management |
ENGL 162: College Composition II | 3 | ENG 112: Composition and Literature |
MTHM 168: Statistics | 3 | STA 261: Statistics |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 16 |
Semester Three Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
CMMC 151: Oral Communication | 3 | STC 135: Principles of Public Speaking |
ECNM 152: Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 201: Microeconomics |
ENTR 200: Entrepreneurship | 3 | ESPT** |
PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology or SOCY 151: Introduction to Sociology | 3 | PSY 111: Intro to Psychology or SOC 153: Sociology in a Global Context |
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Non-Lab Course | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Four Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
BADM 211: Business Communications | 3 | BUS 284: Professional Communication for Business |
FNCE 251: Business Finance | 3 | CMR 302: Financial Info for Managers |
MRKG 251: Principles of Marketing | 3 | CMR 105: Introduction to Marketing |
Technical Elective | 3 | |
Technical Elective | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Notes:
- Student must complete two Technical Elective courses from the list in the LCCC Catalog. From this list, Miami recommends the following as transferable coursework:
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
BADM 255: Human Resources Management | 3 | CMRT** (major elective) |
ENTR 203: Entrepreneurial Management | 3 | CMR 242: Management of Small Business Operations^ (major elective) |
BADM 281G: International Business (typically offered fall or summer semesters) | 3 | CMR 244: Introduction to Global Business^ (Global Perspectives course) |
PSYH 261: Social Psychology | 3 | PSY 221: Social Psychology (elective) |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
- The (^) notation indicates a course that student may complete that will fulfill the LCCC major Technical Elective requirement as well as a Miami major course, which will require the student later take elective course(s) with Miami. Student should discuss with the UP Miami advisor.
LCCC Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 63
Student will have earned the Lorain County Community College Associate of Applied Business in Business Administration – Management degree (#0227) at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours to earn a LCCC associate degree.
Semester Five Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Lab Course (must be the opposite discipline completed in semester one) | 4 | |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 16 |
LCCC Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 79
Student will have earned the Lorain County Community College Associate of Arts degree (#8720) at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student completing the above curriculum pathway, which fulfills the OT36 and completes an Associate of Arts degree, is thus not required to complete the Miami Global Plan, with the exception of 3 credit hours of Global Inquiry or Intercultural Perspectives, which can be completed at LCCC, as mapped out and noted in the remaining semesters, and the Knowledge in Action requirements which include Experiential Learning (0 credits) and Capstone (3 credits) requirements, which are included and mapped out in the remaining semesters of this curriculum pathway.
Semester Six Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
CISS 212: Spreadsheet Applications | 3 | CMR 282: Computer-Based Business Analysis |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Seven Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]
Partner Institution Course | Credit Hours |
Elective | 3 |
CMR 301: Personal Organizational Skills | 3 |
CMR 263: Sales & Promotion | 3 |
CMR 361: Marketing for the Small Business | 3 |
CMR 242: Management for Small Business Operations^ | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Notes:
- If student completed the course with the (^) notation while at LCCC for one of their LCCC major Technical Elective courses, student must take an elective course at Miami. Student should discuss eligible options with the UP Miami advisor.
Semester Eight Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]
Partner Institution Course | Credit Hours |
CMR 442: Current Issues & Innovation in Small Business | 3 |
CMR 495: Capstone in Organizational Strategy for Commerce | 3 |
CMR 401: Leadership Decision Skills (Experiential Learning) | 3 |
CMR 244: Introduction to Global Business^ | 3 |
Global or Intercultural Perspectives (if not already completed) | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Notes:
- If student completed the course with the (^) notation while at LCCC for one of their LCCC major Technical Elective courses, student must take an elective course at Miami. Student should discuss eligible options with the UP Miami advisor.
Miami University Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 124
Student will have earned the Miami University Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Small Business Management at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student must earn a minimum of 124 credit hours to earn a Miami bachelor’s degree.
- Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours offered through Miami University, including 12 of the final 30 hours required for the baccalaureate degree.
- The above pathway is provided as a guide for students while enrolling at LCCC. Official Miami curriculum is locked in and permanent for the student upon matriculation (enrolling) at Miami.
Transfer pathway updated 9/21/2023
Course selection/order may vary. All pathways are subject to change. Always review with your LCCC/Partner advisor. Course location is indicated each semester.
Disclaimer: The fluidity of these pathways is acknowledged. At each level, changes are possible as requirements, courses, course numbers, etc., may change. All efforts have been made to confirm the accuracy of the pathway by each institution. Always be aware of the date of review on the document. Always seek the assistance of an Academic Advisor or Counselor.
Semester One Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
ACTG 151: Accounting I – Financial | 4 | CMR 101: Introduction to Financial Accounting |
BADM 165: Legal Environment of Business | 3 | CMR 108: Introduction to Business Law |
CISS 121: Microcomputer Applications I | 3 | CIT 154: Personal Computer Concepts & Applications |
ECNM 151: Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | CMR 211: Economics for Commerce |
ENGL 161: College Composition I | 3 | ENG 111: Composition & Rhetoric |
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community | 1 | EDLT** |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 17 |
Semester Two Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
ACTG 152: Accounting II – Managerial | 4 | CMR 207: Introduction to Managerial Accounting |
ECNM 152: Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 201: Microeconomics |
ENGL 162: College Composition II | 3 | ENG 112: Composition and Literature |
MKRG 113: Principles of Selling | 3 | CMR 263: Sales and Promotion |
MTHM 168: Statistics | 3 | STA 261: Statistics |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 16 |
Semester Three Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
BADM 211: Business Communications or CMMC 151: Oral Communication | 3 | BUS 284: Professional Communication for Business or STC135: Principles of Public Speaking |
BADM 251: Principles of Management | 3 | CMR 111: Introduction to Management |
MRKG 251: Principles of Marketing | 3 | CMR 105: Introduction to Marketing |
PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology or SOCY 151: Introduction to Sociology | 3 | PSY 111: Intro to Psychology or SOC 153: Sociology in a Global Context |
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Non-Lab Course | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Four Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
MKRG 221: Consumer Behavior | 3 | CMR 266: Consumer Behavior |
MKRG 247: Services Marketing | 3 | CMR 261: Customer Service & Satisfaction |
MKRG 255: Advertising & Promotion Management | 3 | CMRT** |
MKRG 245: Social Media Marketing or MKRG 256: Retail Management or MKRG 258: Advanced Sales Techniques | 3 | CMR 441: Social Media & Career Development – – |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
LCCC Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 63
Student will have earned the Lorain County Community College Associate of Applied Business in Business Administration – Marketing degree (#0226) at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours to earn a LCCC associate degree.
Semester Five Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Lab Course (must be the opposite discipline completed in semester one) | 4 | |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
FNCE 251: Business Finance | 3 | CMR 302: Financial Info for Managers |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 16 |
LCCC Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 79
Student will have earned the Lorain County Community College Associate of Arts degree (#8720) at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student completing the above curriculum pathway, which fulfills the OT36 and completes an Associate of Arts degree, is thus not required to complete the Miami Global Plan, with the exception of 3 credit hours of Global Inquiry or Intercultural Perspectives, which can be completed at LCCC, as mapped out and noted in the remaining semesters, and the Knowledge in Action requirements which include Experiential Learning (0 credits) and Capstone (3 credits) requirements, which are included and mapped out in the remaining semesters of this curriculum pathway.
Semester Six Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
CISS 212: Spreadsheet Applications | 3 | CMR 282: Computer-Based Business Analysis |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Seven Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]
Partner Institution Course | Credit Hours |
Elective | 3 |
CMR 301: Personal Organizational Skills | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
CMR 361: Marketing for the Small Business | 3 |
CMR 242: Management for Small Business Operations | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Eight Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]
Partner Institution Course | Credit Hours |
CMR 442: Current Issues & Innovation in Small Business | 3 |
CMR 495: Capstone in Organizational Strategy for Commerce | 3 |
CMR 401: Leadership Decision Skills (Experiential Learning) | 3 |
CMR 244: Introduction to Global Business | 3 |
Global or Intercultural Perspectives (if not already completed) | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Miami University Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 124
Student will have earned the Miami University Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Small Business Management at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student must earn a minimum of 124 credit hours to earn a Miami bachelor’s degree.
- Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours offered through Miami University, including 12 of the final 30 hours required for the baccalaureate degree.
- The above pathway is provided as a guide for students while enrolling at LCCC. Official Miami curriculum is locked in and permanent for the student upon matriculation (enrolling) at Miami.
Transfer pathway updated 9/25/2023
Course selection/order may vary. All pathways are subject to change. Always review with your LCCC/Partner advisor. Course location is indicated each semester.
Disclaimer: The fluidity of these pathways is acknowledged. At each level, changes are possible as requirements, courses, course numbers, etc., may change. All efforts have been made to confirm the accuracy of the pathway by each institution. Always be aware of the date of review on the document. Always seek the assistance of an Academic Advisor or Counselor.
Semester One Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
ACTG 151: Accounting I – Financial | 4 | CMR 101: Introduction to Financial Accounting |
ENGL 161: College Composition I | 3 | ENG 111: Composition & Rhetoric |
FNCE 111: Real Estate Principles & Practices | 3 | |
FNCE 112: Real Estate Law | 3 | |
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community | 1 | EDLT** |
FNCE 113: Real Estate Finance | 2 | |
FNCE 114: Real Estate Appraisal | 2 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 18 |
Semester Two Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
CISS 121: Microcomputer Applications I | 3 | CIT 154: Personal Computer Concepts & Applications |
ECNM 151: Macroeconomics | 3 | CMR 211: Economics for Commerce |
ENGL 162: College Composition II | 3 | ENG 112: Composition and Literature |
MTHM 168: Statistics | 3 | STA 261: Statistics |
PHLY 161: Ethics | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Three Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
BADM 165: Legal Environment of Business | 3 | CMR 108: Introduction to Business Law |
ECNM 152: Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 201: Microeconomics |
ENTR 200: Entrepreneurship | 3 | ESPT** |
ENTR 201: Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 | CMR 302: Financial Info for Managers |
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Non-Lab Course | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Four Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
BADM 211: Business Communications | 3 | BUS 284: Professional Communication for Business |
BADM 255: Human Resources Management | 3 | CMRT** |
MKRG 245: Social Media Marketing | 3 | CMR 441: Social Media & Career Development |
PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology or SOCY 151: Introduction to Sociology | 3 | PSY 111: Intro to Psychology or SOC 153: Sociology in a Global Context |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
LCCC Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 63
Student will have earned the Lorain County Community College Associate of Applied Business in Business Administration – Real Estate degree (#0233) at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours to earn a LCCC associate degree.
Semester Five Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Lab Course (must be the opposite discipline completed in semester one) | 4 | |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course | 3 | |
BADM 251: Principles of Management | 3 | CMR 111: Introduction to Management |
Elective | 2-3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15-16 |
LCCC Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 78-79
Student will have earned the Lorain County Community College Associate of Arts degree (#8720) at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student completing the above curriculum pathway, which fulfills the OT36 and completes an Associate of Arts degree, is thus not required to complete the Miami Global Plan, with the exception of 3 credit hours of Global Inquiry or Intercultural Perspectives, which can be completed at LCCC, as mapped out and noted in the remaining semesters, and the Knowledge in Action requirements which include Experiential Learning (0 credits) and Capstone (3 credits) requirements, which are included and mapped out in the remaining semesters of this curriculum pathway.
Semester Six Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)
LCCC Course | Credit Hours | Partner Institution Course Equivalency |
CISS 212: Spreadsheet Applications | 3 | CMR 282: Computer-Based Business Analysis |
ACTG 152: Accounting II-Managerial | 3 | CMR 207: Introduction to Managerial Accounting |
MRKG 251: Principles of Marketing | 3 | CMR 105: Introduction to Marketing |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 16 |
Semester Seven Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]
Partner Institution Course | Credit Hours |
Elective | 3 |
CMR 301: Personal Organizational Skills | 3 |
CMR 263: Sales & Promotion | 3 |
CMR 361: Marketing for the Small Business | 3 |
CMR 242: Management for Small Business Operations | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Semester Eight Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]
Partner Institution Course | Credit Hours |
CMR 442: Current Issues & Innovation in Small Business | 3 |
CMR 495: Capstone in Organizational Strategy for Commerce | 3 |
CMR 401: Leadership Decision Skills (Experiential Learning) | 3 |
CMR 244: Introduction to Global Business | 3 |
Global or Intercultural Perspectives (if not already completed) | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours Total | 15 |
Miami University Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 124-125
Student will have earned the Miami University Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Small Business Management at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.
Notes:
- Student must earn a minimum of 124 credit hours to earn a Miami bachelor’s degree.
- Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours offered through Miami University, including 12 of the final 30 hours required for the baccalaureate degree.
- The above pathway is provided as a guide for students while enrolling at LCCC. Official Miami curriculum is locked in and permanent for the student upon matriculation (enrolling) at Miami.
Transfer pathway updated 9/25/2023
Admission Requirements
- Transfer students can apply at any time, but it is recommended that you apply within one to two semesters before your intended start date. Please work with your LCCC advisor to ensure you meet any transfer requirements, including Ohio Transfer 36 and LCCC graduation requirements.
- If you are a graduating high school senior who has earned CCP credits, you will apply to Miami University Regionals as a new student (non-transfer). These students should apply via our Online Admission Application and pay the $35 application fee. If the application fee would cause hardship, please send a fee waiver request to MURegionalsAdmission@MiamiOH.edu.
- Miami University accepts post-secondary college credit from regionally accredited institutions. Only coursework transcribed on an institution’s official transcript issued by the institution’s registrar’s office or similar authorizing designee and sent directly from the institution providing the transcript to Miami University will be eligible for transfer credit consideration. Please visit our online bulletin for questions about Miami University transfer credit policies.
- Transfer students applying to Miami University Regionals must have a 2.0 GPA and be in “good standing” at their prior colleges or universities.
- A high school transcript is required for admission if the transfer student has not earned 20 college credit hours or more from their previous institutions.
- ACT and SAT scores are not required for transfer student admission.
- Students must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA or have been out of college for at least two years to be considered for admission. If you do not meet these qualifications, please contact the Office of Admission to petition for special admission consideration by emailing MURegionalsAdmission@MiamiOH.edu.
Admission Procedures
To apply to the Partnership, follow the steps below:
- Review the Transfer Application Checklist
- Complete the online regional transfer application
- Pay the $35 non-refundable application fee*. Application fee waivers are provided during our campus visit opportunities. Please attend one of our virtual campus events, and attendees are given a fee waiver code to use at the time of application. If unavailable, all Pell-eligible students can apply for the NACAC Transfer Application fee waiver. The form is downloadable through the link. See note below*
- Request all colleges and universities to send an official transcript directly to Miami University.
- Once your materials are in, check your email for an admission decision.
- You will schedule an advising appointment with your assigned Miami University academic advisor.
- Once admitted, complete all the steps in the Miami New Student Checklist, including the SOAR Student Orientation, which students complete via the Miami Canvas module.
Note: Application Fees are waived for students who have previously attended Cincinnati State Community College, Columbus State Community College, or Sinclair Community College. Miami also grants fee waivers to U.S. Veterans and Military Personnel. Applicants may select these options when filling out the application.
Submit all college-level transcripts to:
Miami University
Office of the Registrar
301 S. Campus Avenue
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 529-8703
How do I know if I am in the University Partnership?
- You are following the UP Curriculum Pathway from the associate to the bachelor’s degree.
- For 2:2 degrees, you have been admitted to the partner institution and have registered for your first classes the upcoming semester, 3rd year of partner classes. The first day of the 3rd year class, you are officially a UP student.
- For 3:1 degrees, you are a UP student if you are registered for the 3rd year in either bridgework LCCC classes or UP partner classes. You may not be necessarily admitted with the UP partner just yet. The first day of the 3rd year of UP or LCCC bridgework class, you are officially a UP student.
- UP Office will use the email address your partner institution shares with us, which is once a semester, to email out a reminder to you about the UP program supports and services.
- If you are unsure if you are in the UP, you are welcome to email or call the UP Office to verify your status.
- UP@Lorainccc.edu
- (440) 366-4949
How do I show proof I am a UP student to receive benefits and supports offered at LCCC
- Go to the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor of the LCCC Bass Library (440) 366-4026.
- Show your class registration for UP classes with the partner institution or LCCC bridgework classes.
- Bass Library staff will place a color coded sticker on the back of your LCCC or partner institution ID card. If you have no LCCC or UP ID card, a UP ID card will be issued to you.
- You will need to get a new sticker (date specific) each semester that you are registered for UP partner classes.
- An ID card is not required but would be needed if you are seeking benefits and supports at LCCC while in the partnership.
- Supports and services are for Elyria Campus and the Learning Centers (Community Learning Center at Lorain High School, Lorain Learning Center at City Center, LCCC Wellington Center, and University Partnership Ridge Campus).
For More Information for Prospective Students
Miami University, Regionals
513-785-3111
Devon Cox – Devon.Cox@MiamiOH.edu
Crystal Walker – Crystal.Walker@MiamiOH.edu
Schedule an Advising Appointment – Current Students
Dan Carroll – Chief Department Advisor – carroldc@miamioh.edu
Ted Light – Department Chair – lighttb@miamioh.edu
513-785-7705
See the Miami University Academic Calendar for important academic dates and deadlines.