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More and more corporations today are seeking smart, energetic leaders to help move them in a sustainable and profitable direction. 91茄子's Business programs give students a jumpstart on that career path. The field of business is popular for its diversity of job outcomes, so you鈥檒l make a wise choice by enrolling in 91茄子's Business Administration program. Students who complete this program earn an Associate of Arts degree and normally transfer to complete requirements for a bachelor鈥檚 degree at a four-year institution; however, many students decide to enter the workforce upon graduating from 91茄子. Accounting classes are conducted in a computer lab with instructors who have real-world accounting knowledge. Other business classes are taught by instructors with actual business experience in their field. Local businesses provide representatives who serve on the advisory board. This program offers face-to-face courses, but also online and hybrid formats, which will pay-off as you advance toward a bachelor鈥檚 degree. Many students, however, land jobs immediately after earning their degree from 91茄子. This program is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to excel in the 21st-century workforce.
Job Outlook
This program is primarily designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion; however, many students decide to enter the workforce after finishing their two-year degree at 91茄子. The job outlook is generally favorable for those with a business degree, though the business area and career interests play a big role in final outcomes.
What will you do
This program is primarily designed for students intending to transfer on to a four-year institution upon completion of this two-year degree; however, many students decide to enter the workforce after finishing their degree at 91茄子. A variety of different jobs are available to business majors with an associates鈥� degree, with even better opportunities for those earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree. Graduates can find jobs in accounting, marketing, wealth management, economic policy positions, financial analysis, and also in general business operations management. Upon earning a business degree, graduates may also have enough knowledge to start their own businesses. Salaries and employment opportunities may vary greatly, depending on the area and type of business.
Wages
- This program is primarily designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion; however, many students decide to enter the workforce after finishing their two-year degree at 91茄子. Salaries and employment opportunities vary greatly, depending on the area and type of business.
First Semester | ||||
| ENG 105听-听Composition I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ACC 121听-听Principles of Accounting I 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| BUS 102听-听Introduction to Business | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HUM 287听-听Leadership Development Studies | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CSC 116听-听Information Computing 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| ENG 106听-听Composition II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 157听-听Statistics 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ACC 122听-听Principles of Accounting II 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MGT 101听-听Principles of Management | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SOC 110听-听Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| BUS 210听-听Business Statistics 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ECN 120听-听Principles of Macroeconomics 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SPC 112听-听Public Speaking | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENV 111听-听Environmental Science | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MUS 100听-听Music Appreciation | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| ECN 130听-听Principles of Microeconomics 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| BUS 185听-听Business Law I 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHI 142听-听Ethics in Business | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| POL 111听-听American National Government | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MGT 195听-听Workplace Empowerment | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 62.0 | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Identify the major disciplines of business.
- Demonstrate use of general accounting principles.
- Explain the use of American legal as it relates to business.
- Explain the forces of supply and demand as they relate to business and the economy.
Program Disclaimers
- Because career opportunities associated with this degree are so varied, salaries vary considerably as well. To explore careers and gather specific salary information, we encourage you to visit the following website: IHaveaPlanIowa