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Degrees Offered

Business Management AS
Fergus Falls

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About this program

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 TitleCredits
Required
ACCT1108 Business Math/Calculators3
ACCT2211 Financial Accounting I3
ACCT2212 Financial Accounting II3
ACCT2213 Managerial Accounting3
BUS1120 Spreadsheet & Database Concepts3
BUS1143 Office Procedures3
BUS2150 Legal Environ of Business3
BUS2202 Mgmt Information Sys3
BUS2204 Principles of Management3
BUS2206 Principles of Marketing3
MNTC Courses
ECON2210 Macroeconomics
Goal: 5 *
3
ECON2222 Microeconomics
Goal: 5, 9 *
3
ENGL1101 College Writing I
Goal: 1 *
3
PHIL1201 Ethics
Goal: 2, 6, 9 *
3
PSYC1200 General Psychology
Goal: 5, 9 *
3
SOC1111 Intro to Sociology
Goal: 2, 5, 7 *
3

MNTC Electives ...

12

Total Credits: 60

*To complete an AAS degree, courses must be
taken from at least 3 of the 10 MNTC Goal Areas.

*Completion of an AS degree requires courses
from at least 6 of the 10 MNTC Goal Areas.
The A.S. in Business Management is a two-year degree designed to prepare students pursuing a career in business at the junior level of management. The degree is designed to suit the student who wishes to enter the workforce upon graduation, as well as the student who plans to transfer to a four-year college or university. The program offers a balance of general education courses and courses specific to preparing the student for a career in business management.
 

Program outcomes

1. Demonstrate the underlying concepts of sound management, including planning, organization, leading, and controlling.
2. Apply the four P's (product, pricing, place, and promotion) of marketing to a corporation's activities.
3. Demonstrate the ability to prepare financial statements.
4. Demonstrate the ability to analyze, and interpret financial statements.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the American Legal System and how it relates to the world of business.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of concepts, tools, and applications of finance and investment.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of information system's theory, software, and hardware.
 

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.