Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• BUS 102 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
• ECN 120 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• Select 3 credits from Option 1 Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 2 Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 3 Credits: 3

Option 1 - Select 3 credits

• BCA 212 - Intro Computer Business Appl Credits: 3
• CSC 116 - Information Computing Credits: 3
• BCA 152 - Comprehensive Spreadsheets Credits: 3

Option 2 - Select 3 credits

• ADM 157 - Business English Credits: 3
• ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3

Option 3 - Select 3 credits

• MGT 145 - Human Relations in Management Credits: 3
• PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
• SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Semester 2

• BUS 185 - Business Law I Credits: 3
• MGT 101 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
• ADM 154 - Business Communication Credits: 3
• BUS 148 - Small Business Management Credits: 3
• Select 3-4 credits from Option 4 Credits: 3-4

Semester 3

• ACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 4
• BUS 295 - Workplace Professionalism Credits: 2
• ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
• BUS 138 - Small Business Marketing Credits: 3
• BUS 220 - Intro International Business Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 5 Credits: 3

Semester 4

• ACC 132 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 4
• ACC 314 - QuickBooks Accounting Credits: 3
• BUS 141 - Small Business Start-Up Credits: 3
• BUS 131 - Small Business Mgmt Strategies Credits: 3
• MKT 121 - Digital Marketing Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 65*

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

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$193.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

Approximate total for program: $15,338**

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

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• ​​​Research and develop a business plan for a start-up organization. 
• Assist in planning, organizing, leading and controlling the work activities of a new or existing business.
• Hire, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of employees. 
• Provide analysis and recommendations for implementing best practice solutions to stakeholders.
• Forecast Industry needs/demands and market, sell, and/or support products or services to business-to-consumer and business-to-business customers. 
• Use technology for communication, business applications, web applications and presentations to individuals and groups.
• Execute or manage the information flow in an organization.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Ability to organize and plan the flow of work activities. 
• Understanding of setting goals and measuring goal achievement success. 
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively.
• Teamwork and leadership abilities. 
• Computer technology skills in Microsoft Office, social and digital media platforms and enterprise programs.
• Ability to analyze and interpret organizational data
• Understanding of laws and regulations and make ethical decisions

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, students may need to 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 to maximize their course transfer options.
  
• Average starting salary  $33,007 (A.A.S.) (2020-21 Placement Report).
  

Program Competencies

1. Discuss the functional areas of business
2. Evaluate ethical, social, legal, and environmental issues in business
3. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
4. Analyze financial and statistical data to support decisions
5. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
6. Identify entrepreneurial ideas that create value for an organization​​​​​​​

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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 Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive 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, dso@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. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczysnki Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
Agriculture, Natural and Environmental Science
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Arts, Design, and Visual Communication
Business, Management, and Marketing
Education, Public, and Human Services
Health Science
Hospitality and Culinary
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics

Entrance requirements for specific programs can be found at Academic Pathway website.₍₂₀₂₄₎