Business Administration

The Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration is designed to provide a student with a strong foundation in general education and the core business courses. Students successfully completing this program may transfer to a four year college.

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Program Outcomes

Apply technology skills to the functions of a business.
Apply ethical and professional behaviors to business.
Communicate business information effectively using a multitude of communication skills.
Demonstrate accounting knowledge.
Analyze business situations and apply problem-solving techniques individually and in a team environment.

Course Requirements

Degree: Associate of Science

Credit Hours Required: 65 (Accounting Emphasis 71)

    Required Professional Courses 18 Credits
    BUS 106 College Accounting I – 3 credits


    BUS 107 College Accounting II – 3 credits


    BUS 120 Introduction to Business – 3 credits


    BUS 128 Business Communications – 3 credits


    BUS 208 Business Applications for Microcomputers – 3 credits


    BUS 250 Principles of Management – 3 credits


    Business Electives 6 Credits
    Students are required to complete 6 semester hours of elective business courses. These courses must be chosen with permission of the advisor. – 6 credits


    General Education Requirements 41 Credits

    English/Communications – 6 credits
    Math/Science – 7 credits
    Humanities – 3 credits
    Social Science – 6 credits
    Dakota Studies – 6 credits
    Computer Science – 3 credits
    General Education – 4 credits
    General Education Electives – 6 credits

    Accounting Emphasis (In Lieu of Electives) 12 Credits
    BUS 202 Federal Income Tax Accounting – 3 credits


    BUS 215 Principles of Financial Accounting – 3 credits


    BUS 216 Principles of Managerial Accounting – 3 credits


    BUS 230 Computerized Accounting – 3 credits


    Degree Requirements 65 Credits
    Professional Requirements – 18 credits


    Business Electives – 6 credits


    General Education Requirements – 41 credits


Tuition & Fees

Students that come into the program prepared to take 100 level classes, can complete the program in two years (4 semesters) and one summer if taking 15 credits each semester. If a student takes 12 credits, minimum for full-time, the program can be completed in 2.5 years (5 semesters) and one summer.

Cost to complete the program within normal time (based on 15 credits per semester for five semesters)

Tuition – $8,125


Registration Fee – $250


Lab Fee $50 (per lab class) – $300


Library Usage/Email Account Fee – $150


Building Usage Fee – $125


Technical Fee – $450


Books and Supplies (estimate) – $3,000


Graduation Fee – $40


Activity Fee – $150


Total – $12,590

Course Catalog

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