Academic Programs
Overview
This degree is designed for students planning to enter the job market after completion of the program or to continue their education in four-year colleges. It prepares students for entry-level positions in offices, private industry, civil service, and a variety of business fields.
Locations
Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Online, Pipestone, Worthington
The following are the requirements for completing a degree in this area. (A course in keyboarding and/or keyboarding proficiency is strongly recommended).
- Successful completion of a minimum of 60 credits of which at least 15 must be earned at Minnesota West Community & Technical College.
- A grade point average of 2.0 ("C") or better.
- Meet the minimum of 30 credits of general education as required by the A.S. degree.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Course Number
BUS 1101
Course Title
Introduction to Business
Credits
4
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Course Number
BUS 2201
Course Title
Principles of Accounting I
Credits
4
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Course Number
BUS 2202
Course Title
Principles of Accounting II
Credits
4
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Course Number
BUS 2221*
Course Title
Principles of Management
Credits
3
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Course Number
BUS 2230*
Course Title
Principles of Marketing
Credits
3
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| Choose a minimum of 12 electives credits from the following: | ||
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Course Number
Course Title
Business Mathematics
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Professional Selling
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Business Law
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Business Communications
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Human Resource Mgmt.
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Principles of Microeconomics
Credits
3
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| BUS 1101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BUS 2201 | Principles of Accounting I | 4 |
| BUS 2202 | Principles of Accounting II | 4 |
| BUS 2221* | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS 2230* | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Choose a minimum of 12 electives credits from the following: | ||
| BUS 1104 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| BUS 2232 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| BUS 2241 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUS 2242 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 2275 | Human Resource Mgmt. | 3 |
| ECON 2202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Notes: *Transfer with validation by the receiving institutions: Methods of validation:
- Institutions have the option of course validation or
- Students can "test out" by exam or may receive "deferred credit" by successful completion of one specified advanced course in the program at the receiving institution. The total number of program credits required shall not exceed that for students who entered the institution as first year students.