Business Administration, AA

Program Details

Semester 1

• BUS 102 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
• AA degree Core Communications  Credits: 3
• AA degree Core Math  Credits: 3-4 *
• AA degree Core Social & Behavioral Science  Credits: 3 *
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• CSC 110 - Intro to Computers Credits: 3

Semester 2

• BUS 185 - Business Law I Credits: 3
• AA degree Core Humanities  Credits: 3 **
• AA degree Core Communications    - Credits: 3
• AA degree Core Math   - Credits: 3-4 *
• AA degree core Social and Behavioral Science course  Credits: 3 *

Semester 3

• ACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 4
• ECN 120 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 ***
• AA degree Core Communications  Credits: 3
• AA degree Core Science (with lab)   Credits: 3 *
• AA degree Core Humanities  Credits: 3 **

Semester 4

• ACC 132 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 4
• ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 ***
• AA degree Core Humanities  Credits: 3 **
• AA degree Core Distributed    Credits: 6 * (consider taking additional AA Core Math )
• Elective Credits: 1 *

Note:

*Students should check with a DMACC advisor or an advisor at the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer before selecting math and science courses, distributed courses, electives and courses in other areas because certain courses are course prerequisites and/or admission requirements into the College of Business at different colleges and universities.

**Students should check with a DMACC advisor or an advisor at the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer regarding a foreign language requirement.

***ECN 120  and ECN 130  are required courses for this program and shall also be used to fulfill 3 credits of Social & Behavioral Sciences AA Core and 3 credits of Distributed AA Core.  

Complete 3 semester credit hours to satisfy the Diversity Requirement with a minimum grade of “C.” The Diversity Requirement does not increase the number of credits required for graduation. The course used to fulfill the Diversity Requirement may also be used to fulfill three credits of Core requirements in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Humanities or Distributed Requirements, providing the diversity course is listed as fulfilling Core requirements in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences or the Humanities. If the course does not fall under any of the Core groups, the course used to fulfill the Diversity Requirement may count as an elective.

Total Credits Required to Complete the Business Administration AA Degree - 64*

*Total credits are calculated using the least number of credits needed to satisfy the option requirements.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$156.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for program: $12,784**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Provide information and suggestions to management, coworkers and/or customers.
• Communicate in person, by telephone, or in writing with management, coworkers and/or customers.
• Hire personnel, direct, supervise and evaluate their work.
• Sell products or services to customers.
• Create, coordinate and communicate solutions to work environment or for customers.
• May be responsible for information management to include small computer operation, typing, data entry, report  preparation and documentation.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Maintain good working relations with customers, coworkers and management.
• Communicate effectively and persuasively.
• Work independently, solve problems and make decisions.
• Address the public in person and on the telephone.
• Demonstrate self-discipline, initiative, creative insight and good judgment.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn broad business concepts and policies.

What Else Should I Consider about this Degree program?

• Reading, communication and math skills must be at college level to gain maximum benefit from classes.
• For career advancement and advanced position placement, it is important that students continue college coursework  beyond the two-year program.
• For transferability to four-year colleges and universities, it is important that students work closely with advisors and admissions counselors.
• Average starting salary $41,750 (A.A.); (2014-2015 Placement Report).

Program Competencies

This Program will..

 Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the basic development and history of business in our free enterprise society.
2. Analyze current local, state, national, and international business environment and its impact on the consumer, economy, industry and government roles therein.
3. Explain the contributions of small business to the US and global economies.
4. Evaluate the roles of producers, marketers, and consumers in our economy.
5. Apply the basic business management functions, leadership fundamentals, and operational applications.
6. Demonstrate interpersonal skills.
7. Demonstrate college level oral and written communication skills.

Nondiscrimination Statement

DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

Agriculture, National & Environmental Services /Architecture, Engineering, and Construction/Arts, Design, and Visual communications/Business, Management, and Marketing/Education, Public, and Human Services/Health Science/Hospitality and Culinary/Information Technology/Manufacturing/Transportation & Logistics

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Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6857, sgbittner@dmacc.edu.  Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6216, title9@dmacc.edu.  Question or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone 312/730-1560, tax 312/730-1576..

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