Business Administration

(Also offered at Lincoln County Campus)

This program is designed to give the student a high level of proficiency as a technical business manager/marketer and leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in business administration. Upon completion of this program, students wil

  • Read, understand, explain, and use basic financial statements to make management and marketing decisions;
  • Be able to use Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel as related to business applications; Explain how marketing relates to the over all management and success of a business enterprise;
  • Understand and apply basic business law applications to daily business operations and personnel;
  • Develop a basic business plan, marketing plan and financial projections as commonly used in business; and
  • Explain the importance of Human Resource Management to the over all management of an organization including job analysis, job descriptions, job specifications, hiring, training and employee appraisal.

Program Requirements

Program Information

  • The program provides technical business manager/ marketer skill development.
  • The program provides primary training for entry level management/supervisory positions.
  • An internship is an option for this degree. Discuss this option with your advisor.

Evening Option

  • A student going to class part-time in the evenings only should be able to complete the Business Administration or Small Business Management AAS degree in eight semesters or less.

General Academic Requirements

  • All required courses within the degree program must be taken for a letter grade.

Additional Costs

  • There are lab fees associated with some of the classes in this program. They are listed in the semester schedule.

Admission Guidelines

  • This program is open to all students. See college admissions requirements on page 10.

Opportunities After Graduation

  • This degree prepares graduates for employment in entry level management positions with both small and large businesses in retail, wholesale trade, manufacturing or banking industries along with local and state governments. Graduates may work as employment specialists, cashiers, administrative assistants, shipping/receiving, project managers, assistant managers or management trainees. Growth opportunities vary with industry.

For general information, contact the Admissions office: (406) 756-3847.