Business Administration, General Business Concentration, AAS

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The Business Administration program offers the student a number of career and educational opportunities. The program allows students to choose either an AA or AAS degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should consider the AA degree. The AA degree will satisfy the freshman and sophomore Business Administration requirements of most four-year colleges if planned carefully with an advisor. The AAS degree is designed for students who want to prepare for an immediate career in business. Students will choose between a General Business Concentration and an Entrepreneurship Concentration.

Unique features of the Business Administration curriculum include an introduction to American and international business practices, accounting practices and business law concepts. Classroom simulations tie the elements of business together. In addition, the AAS program helps students apply learned business and career seeking skills in an internship.

The Student Development Office can provide course check sheets from the various colleges, identifying which DMACC courses should be taken for college transfer. Students planning on transferring to a four-year college should contact a counselor or advisor for course planning assistance.

The Business Administration program at Des Moines Area Community College is accredited through the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs. (ACBSP, 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213, www.acbsp.org).

For more information about the Business Administration program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/businessad.

Locations: Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban, West, Online

Students may start any semester.

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a Business Administration AA or AAS degree, a student must complete the standard core requirements for the degree, plus the Business Administration required courses and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Requirements for the AAS Degree

Note:

* ECN 120 and ECN 130 can be used to satisfy the Social & Behavioral Sciences component of the AAS degree Core. Students choosing this option will need to complete an additional 6 credit hours from either AAS degree Core courses or General Business Option Courses to meet program requirements.

Option 1 - Select 3 Courses

FIN 101 - Principles of Banking Credits: 3
FIN 121 - Personal Finance Credits: 3
FIN 180 - Introduction to Investments Credits: 3
BUS 231 - Quantitative Methods/Bus Decisions Credits: 4
BUS 260 - Introduction to Insurance Credits: 3
BUS 148 - Small Business Management Credits: 3
BUS 186 - Business Law II Credits: 3
MGT 101 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
MGT 248 - Systems & Information Mgmt. Credits: 3
MKT 110 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete the Business Administration AAS Degree - 65

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester2	Semester 3	Semester 4
Books (approximate)	600	600	700	700

Approximate total for program: $11,895*

*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 Program or Career Choice?

• 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 $30,833 (A.A.); $30,866 (A.S.) (2010-2011 Placement Report)

Nondiscrimination Policy

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in or allow discrimination covered by law. This includes harassment based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability and genetic information. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. 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. For information about the ADA, the Section 504/ADA Coordinator can be contacted at 515-964-6857. For Title IX questions and concerns contact 515-964-6850.