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

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Parallel LCCC Programs

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.

DisclaimerThe 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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ACTG 151: Accounting I – Financial4CMR 101: Introduction to Financial Accounting
ECNM 151: Principles of Macroeconomics3CMR 211: Economics for Commerce
ENGL 161: College Composition I3ENG 111: Composition & Rhetoric
MTHM 168: Statistics3STA 261: Statistics
OT36 Arts & Humanities3
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community1EDLT**
Semester Credit Hours Total17

Semester Two Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ACTG 152: Accounting II – Managerial4CMR 207: Introduction to Managerial Accounting
CMMC 151: Oral Communication3STC135: Principles of Public Speaking
CISS 121: Microcomputer Applications I3CIT 154: Personal Computer Concepts & Applications
ECNM 152: Microeconomics3ECO 201: Microeconomics
ENGL 162: College Composition II3ENG 112: Composition and Literature
Semester Credit Hours Total16

Semester Three Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ACTG 251: Intermediate Accounting I4CMRT**
ACTG 267: Federal Income Tax Procedures – Individual Returns4CMR 201: Federal Income Tax Procedures
BADM 165: Legal Environment of Business3CMR 108: Introduction to Business Law
FNCE 251: Business Finance3CMR 302: Financial Info for Managers
Semester Credit Hours Total14

Semester Four Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ACTG 252: Intermediate Accounting II4ACCT**
ACTG 265: Cost Accounting3ACCT**
BADM 251: Principles of Management3CMR 111: Introduction to Management
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Lab Course4
PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology
or
SOCY 151: Introduction to Sociology
3PSY 111: Intro to Psychology
or
SOC 153: Sociology in a Global Context
Semester Credit Hours Total17

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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Non-Lab Course
(must be the opposite discipline completed in semester one)
3
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
BADM 211: Business Communications3BUS 284: Professional Communication for Business
MRKG 251: Principles of Marketing3CMR 105: Introduction to Marketing
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
CISS 212: Spreadsheet Applications3CMR 282: Computer-Based Business Analysis
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Seven Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]

Partner Institution CourseCredit Hours
Elective3
CMR 301: Personal Organizational Skills3
CMR 263: Sales & Promotion3
CMR 361: Marketing for the Small Business3
CMR 242: Management for Small Business Operations3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Eight Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]

Partner Institution CourseCredit Hours
CMR 442: Current Issues & Innovation in Small Business3
CMR 495: Capstone in Organizational Strategy for Commerce3
CMR 401: Leadership Decision Skills (Experiential Learning)3
CMR 244: Introduction to Global Business3
Global or Intercultural Perspectives
(if not already completed)
3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

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.

DisclaimerThe 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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ACTG 151: Accounting I – Financial4CMR 101: Introduction to Financial Accounting
BADM 165: Legal Environment of Business3CMR 108: Introduction to Business Law
CISS 121: Microcomputer Applications I3CIT 154: Personal Computer Concepts & Applications
ECNM 151: Principles of Macroeconomics3CMR 211: Economics for Commerce
ENGL 161: College Composition I3ENG 111: Composition & Rhetoric
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community1EDLT**
Semester Credit Hours Total17

Semester Two Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ACTG 152: Accounting II – Managerial4CMR 207: Introduction to Managerial Accounting
CMMC 151: Oral Communication3STC 135: Principles of Public Speaking
ENGL 162: College Composition II3ENG 112: Composition and Literature
ENTR 200: Entrepreneurship3ESPT**
MTHM 168: Statistics3STA 261: Statistics
Semester Credit Hours Total16

Semester Three Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
BADM 211: Business Communications3BUS 284: Professional Communication for Business
ECNM 152: Microeconomics3ECO 201: Microeconomics
ENTR 201: Entrepreneurial Finance3CMR 302: Financial Info for Managers
PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology
or
SOCY 151: Introduction to Sociology
3PSY 111: Intro to Psychology
or
SOC 153: Sociology in a Global Context
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Non-Lab Course3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Four Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
MRKG 251: Principles of Marketing3CMR 105: Introduction to Marketing
ENTR 203: Entrepreneurial Management3CMR 242: Management of Small Business Operations
(major elective)
ENTR 205: New Venture Creation
(typically only offered spring semester)
3ESPT**
Technical Elective:
ENTR 204: Entrepreneurial Applications Practicum
or
ENTR 287: Work-Based Learning
3ESPT**
Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Notes:

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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Lab Course
(must be the opposite discipline completed in semester one)
4
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
BADM 251: Principles of Management3CMR 111: Introduction to Management
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
Semester Credit Hours Total16

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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
CISS 212: Spreadsheet Applications3CMR 282: Computer-Based Business Analysis
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Seven Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]

Partner Institution CourseCredit Hours
Elective3
CMR 301: Personal Organizational Skills3
CMR 263: Sales & Promotion3
CMR 361: Marketing for the Small Business3
Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Eight Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]

Partner Institution CourseCredit Hours
CMR 442: Current Issues & Innovation in Small Business3
CMR 495: Capstone in Organizational Strategy for Commerce3
CMR 401: Leadership Decision Skills (Experiential Learning)3
CMR 244: Introduction to Global Business3
Global or Intercultural Perspectives
(if not already completed)
3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

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.

DisclaimerThe 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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ACTG 151: Accounting I – Financial4CMR 101: Introduction to Financial Accounting
BADM 165: Legal Environment of Business3CMR 108: Introduction to Business Law
CISS 121: Microcomputer Applications I3CIT 154: Personal Computer Concepts & Applications
ECNM 151: Principles of Macroeconomics3CMR 211: Economics for Commerce
ENGL 161: College Composition I3ENG 111: Composition & Rhetoric
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community1EDLT**
Semester Credit Hours Total17

Semester Two Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ACTG 152: Accounting II – Managerial4CMR 207: Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BADM 153: Recruitment Selection Training and Development3CMRT**
ENGL 162: College Composition II3ENG 112: Composition and Literature
MTHM 168: Statistics3STA 261: Statistics
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
Semester Credit Hours Total16

Semester Three Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
BADM 251: Principles of Management3CMR 111: Introduction to Management
CMMC 151: Oral Communication3STC 135: Principles of Public Speaking
ECNM 152: Microeconomics3ECO 201: Microeconomics
PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology
or
SOCY 151: Introduction to Sociology
3PSY 111: Intro to Psychology
or
SOC 153: Sociology in a Global Context
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Non-Lab Course3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Four Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
BADM 154: Compensation and Benefits3CMRT**
BADM 164: Labor Law3CMRT**
BADM 211: Business Communications3BUS 284: Professional Communication for Business
BADM 255: Human Resources Management3CMRT**
BADM 264: Labor-Management Relations3CMRT**
Semester Credit Hours Total15

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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Lab Course
(must be the opposite discipline completed in semester one)
4
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
Elective3
Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total16

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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
CISS 212: Spreadsheet Applications3CMR 282: Computer-Based Business Analysis
FNCE 251: Business Finance3CMR 302: Financial Info for Managers
MRKG 251: Principles of Marketing3CMR 105: Introduction to Marketing
Elective3
Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Seven Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]

Partner Institution CourseCredit Hours
Elective3
CMR 301: Personal Organizational Skills3
CMR 263: Sales & Promotion3
CMR 361: Marketing for the Small Business3
Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Eight Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]

Partner Institution CourseCredit Hours
CMR 442: Current Issues & Innovation in Small Business3
CMR 495: Capstone in Organizational Strategy for Commerce3
CMR 401: Leadership Decision Skills (Experiential Learning)3
CMR 244: Introduction to Global Business3
Global or Intercultural Perspectives
(if not already completed)
3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

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.

DisclaimerThe 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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ACTG 151: Accounting I – Financial4CMR 101: Introduction to Financial Accounting
BADM 165: Legal Environment of Business3CMR 108: Introduction to Business Law
CISS 121: Microcomputer Applications I3CIT 154: Personal Computer Concepts & Applications
ECNM 151: Principles of Macroeconomics3CMR 211: Economics for Commerce
ENGL 161: College Composition I3ENG 111: Composition & Rhetoric
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community1EDLT**
Semester Credit Hours Total17

Semester Two Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ACTG 152: Accounting II – Managerial4CMR 207: Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BADM 251: Principles of Management3CMR 111: Introduction to Management
ENGL 162: College Composition II3ENG 112: Composition and Literature
MTHM 168: Statistics3STA 261: Statistics
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
Semester Credit Hours Total16

Semester Three Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
CMMC 151: Oral Communication3STC 135: Principles of Public Speaking
ECNM 152: Microeconomics3ECO 201: Microeconomics
ENTR 200: Entrepreneurship3ESPT**
PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology
or
SOCY 151: Introduction to Sociology
3PSY 111: Intro to Psychology
or
SOC 153: Sociology in a Global Context
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Non-Lab Course3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Four Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
BADM 211: Business Communications3BUS 284: Professional Communication for Business
FNCE 251: Business Finance3CMR 302: Financial Info for Managers
MRKG 251: Principles of Marketing3CMR 105: Introduction to Marketing
Technical Elective3
Technical Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
BADM 255: Human Resources Management3CMRT**
(major elective)
ENTR 203: Entrepreneurial Management3CMR 242: Management of Small Business Operations^
(major elective)
BADM 281G: International Business
(typically offered fall or summer semesters)
3CMR 244: Introduction to Global Business^
(Global Perspectives course)
PSYH 261: Social Psychology3PSY 221: Social Psychology
(elective)
Semester Credit Hours Total15
  • 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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Lab Course
(must be the opposite discipline completed in semester one)
4
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
Elective3
Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total16

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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
CISS 212: Spreadsheet Applications3CMR 282: Computer-Based Business Analysis
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Seven Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]

Partner Institution CourseCredit Hours
Elective3
CMR 301: Personal Organizational Skills3
CMR 263: Sales & Promotion3
CMR 361: Marketing for the Small Business3
CMR 242: Management for Small Business Operations^3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

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 CourseCredit Hours
CMR 442: Current Issues & Innovation in Small Business3
CMR 495: Capstone in Organizational Strategy for Commerce3
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 Total15

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.

DisclaimerThe 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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ACTG 151: Accounting I – Financial4CMR 101: Introduction to Financial Accounting
BADM 165: Legal Environment of Business3CMR 108: Introduction to Business Law
CISS 121: Microcomputer Applications I3CIT 154: Personal Computer Concepts & Applications
ECNM 151: Principles of Macroeconomics3CMR 211: Economics for Commerce
ENGL 161: College Composition I3ENG 111: Composition & Rhetoric
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community1EDLT**
Semester Credit Hours Total17

Semester Two Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ACTG 152: Accounting II – Managerial4CMR 207: Introduction to Managerial Accounting
ECNM 152: Microeconomics3ECO 201: Microeconomics
ENGL 162: College Composition II3ENG 112: Composition and Literature
MKRG 113: Principles of Selling3CMR 263: Sales and Promotion
MTHM 168: Statistics3STA 261: Statistics
Semester Credit Hours Total16

Semester Three Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
BADM 211: Business Communications
or
CMMC 151: Oral Communication
3BUS 284: Professional Communication for Business
or
STC135: Principles of Public Speaking
BADM 251: Principles of Management3CMR 111: Introduction to Management
MRKG 251: Principles of Marketing3CMR 105: Introduction to Marketing
PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology
or
SOCY 151: Introduction to Sociology
3PSY 111: Intro to Psychology
or
SOC 153: Sociology in a Global Context
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Non-Lab Course3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Four Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
MKRG 221: Consumer Behavior3CMR 266: Consumer Behavior
MKRG 247: Services Marketing3CMR 261: Customer Service & Satisfaction
MKRG 255: Advertising & Promotion Management3CMRT**
MKRG 245: Social Media Marketing
or
MKRG 256: Retail Management
or
MKRG 258: Advanced Sales Techniques
3CMR 441: Social Media & Career Development

 
Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Lab Course
(must be the opposite discipline completed in semester one)
4
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
FNCE 251: Business Finance3CMR 302: Financial Info for Managers
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
Semester Credit Hours Total16

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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
CISS 212: Spreadsheet Applications3CMR 282: Computer-Based Business Analysis
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Seven Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]

Partner Institution CourseCredit Hours
Elective3
CMR 301: Personal Organizational Skills3
Elective3
CMR 361: Marketing for the Small Business3
CMR 242: Management for Small Business Operations3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Eight Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]

Partner Institution CourseCredit Hours
CMR 442: Current Issues & Innovation in Small Business3
CMR 495: Capstone in Organizational Strategy for Commerce3
CMR 401: Leadership Decision Skills (Experiential Learning)3
CMR 244: Introduction to Global Business3
Global or Intercultural Perspectives
(if not already completed)
3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

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.

DisclaimerThe 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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
ACTG 151: Accounting I – Financial4CMR 101: Introduction to Financial Accounting
ENGL 161: College Composition I3ENG 111: Composition & Rhetoric
FNCE 111: Real Estate Principles & Practices3
FNCE 112: Real Estate Law3
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community1EDLT**
FNCE 113: Real Estate Finance2
FNCE 114: Real Estate Appraisal2
Semester Credit Hours Total18

Semester Two Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
CISS 121: Microcomputer Applications I3CIT 154: Personal Computer Concepts & Applications
ECNM 151: Macroeconomics3CMR 211: Economics for Commerce
ENGL 162: College Composition II3ENG 112: Composition and Literature
MTHM 168: Statistics3STA 261: Statistics
PHLY 161: Ethics3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Three Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
BADM 165: Legal Environment of Business3CMR 108: Introduction to Business Law
ECNM 152: Microeconomics3ECO 201: Microeconomics
ENTR 200: Entrepreneurship3ESPT**
ENTR 201: Entrepreneurial Finance3CMR 302: Financial Info for Managers
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Non-Lab Course3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Four Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
BADM 211: Business Communications3BUS 284: Professional Communication for Business
BADM 255: Human Resources Management3CMRT**
MKRG 245: Social Media Marketing3CMR 441: Social Media & Career Development
PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology
or
SOCY 151: Introduction to Sociology
3PSY 111: Intro to Psychology
or
SOC 153: Sociology in a Global Context
Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
OT36 Physical or Biological Science Lab Course
(must be the opposite discipline completed in semester one)
4
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3
BADM 251: Principles of Management3CMR 111: Introduction to Management
Elective2-3
Semester Credit Hours Total15-16

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 CourseCredit HoursPartner Institution Course Equivalency
CISS 212: Spreadsheet Applications3CMR 282: Computer-Based Business Analysis
ACTG 152: Accounting II-Managerial3CMR 207: Introduction to Managerial Accounting
MRKG 251: Principles of Marketing3CMR 105: Introduction to Marketing
Elective3
Elective3
Semester Credit Hours Total16

Semester Seven Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]

Partner Institution CourseCredit Hours
Elective3
CMR 301: Personal Organizational Skills3
CMR 263: Sales & Promotion3
CMR 361: Marketing for the Small Business3
CMR 242: Management for Small Business Operations3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Eight Curriculum (Enrolled at Miami) [ONLINE]

Partner Institution CourseCredit Hours
CMR 442: Current Issues & Innovation in Small Business3
CMR 495: Capstone in Organizational Strategy for Commerce3
CMR 401: Leadership Decision Skills (Experiential Learning)3
CMR 244: Introduction to Global Business3
Global or Intercultural Perspectives
(if not already completed)
3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

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:

  1. Review the Transfer Application Checklist
  2. Complete the online regional transfer application
  3. 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*
  4. Request all colleges and universities to send an official transcript directly to Miami University.
  5. Once your materials are in, check your email for an admission decision.
  6. You will schedule an advising appointment with your assigned Miami University academic advisor.
  7. 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.

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.  

Tuition Information

Regional Undergraduate Tuition