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Credits breakdown

Developmental courses — A student may be required to enroll in developmental courses in reading, writing and math. A student's scores on the Accuplacer assessment will determine enrollment in developmental courses. The purpose of developmental courses is to prepare students for the demands of a college-level curriculum. Credits may vary.

Course # Course Title Credits
Required
ACCT2211 Financial Accounting I 3
ACCT2212 Financial Accounting II 3
ACCT2213 Managerial Accounting 3
BUS1120 Spreadsheet and Database Concepts 3
BUS2204 Principles of Management 3
BUS2206 Principles of Marketing 3
BUS2220 Global Business 3
MNTC Courses
COMM1120 Introduction to Public Speaking
Goal: 1 * 		3
ECON2210 Macroeconomics
Goal: 2, 5 * 		3
ECON2222 Microeconomics
Goal: 2, 5, 9 * 		3
ENGL1101 College Writing
Goal: 1 * 		3
ENGL1205 Writing About Literature
Goal: 1 * 		3
- OR -
ENGL1210 Writing About Current Issues 3
- OR -
ENGL1215 Professional and Technical Writing
Goal: 1 * 		3
MATH1114 College Algebra
Goal: 2, 4 * 		4
MATH1122 Applied Calculus and Linear Algebra
Goal: 2, 4 * 		3
MATH1213 Introduction to Statistics
Goal: 2, 4 * 		4
SOC1111 Intro to Sociology
Goal: 2, 5, 7 * 		3
- OR -
PSYC1200 General Psychology
Goal: 5, 9 * 		3

MNTC Electives ...

1

Elective Credits ...

9

Total Credits: 60

* Completion of an AS degree requires courses from at least 6 of the 10 MNTC Goal Areas.

 

About this program

This is a flexible degree designed for students who want to continue their education or enter the workforce in a business-related career. The degree is 60 credits in length, including 30 semester credits in general education from six of the 10 goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and 30 technical credits. Students completing this degree may further advance their education by obtaining a degree through articulation agreements with baccalaureate degree-granting institutions. Emphasis is on contemporary business practices through coursework in management, marketing, economics, accounting, technology and communications.
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Program outcomes

1. Function effectively in a diverse, global business community
2. Use critical thinking skills to analyze and solve business problems
3. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and professional attitudes
4. Demonstrate effective business communication skills.
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Program accreditation

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.
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