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Business Administration - A.S. Degree

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Core Courses

Course Title	Credits
ACCT 1010 Principles of Financial Accounting I ACCT - 1010: Principles of Financial Accounting I Description ACCT 1010 This introductory course covers the fundamental accounting concepts and principles which are used in a business environment. These concepts are consistent with generally accepted accounting principles. The phrase "generally accepted accounting principles" (or "GAAP" consists of three important sets of rules: (1) the basic accounting principles and guidelines, (2) rules and standards issued by FASB and (3) the generally accepted industry practices. The course explores the role of accounting as a primary business information system. Credits: 4 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ACCT1010 — PDF	4
ACCT 2110 Managerial Accounting I ACCT - 2110: Managerial Accounting I Description ACCT 2110 This course covers accounting for materials, labor, and factory overhead for a manufacturing entity. Other topics include the job order cost system, the process cost system, and accounting for scrap, spoiled goods, by-products, and joint products. Prerequisites: ACCT1010 Credits: 4 Effective Dates: 08/21/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ACCT2110 — PDF	4
ADMS 1018 Basic Computer Applications ADMS - 1018: Basic Computer Applications Description ADMS 1018 This course covers basic information on the history of computers and their impact on society, computer hardware and desk application software. Students will learn the fundamentals of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation applications. Students will also be introduced to use of the Internet and e-mail. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 07/01/2016 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ADMS1018 — PDF	3
BUSN 1000 Foundations of Management BUSN - 1000: Foundations of Management Description BUSN 1000 This course will provide you with background and theories of supervision and management, and the key skills required to be successful supervisor, manager and entrepreneur. Learn to effectively manage in an ever increasingly diverse workforce. Ease the transition to supervisor or bring yourself up-to-date with todays supervisory/management practices. Study the role and responsibilities of supervisors including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. Develop new skills in communication, correcting or rewarding performance, and overall management of resources. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 05/21/2014 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: BUSN1000 — PDF	3
BUSN 1110 Business Law and Ethics BUSN - 1110: Business Law and Ethics Description BUSN 1110 Examine workplace issues impacting supervisory responsibilities and explore the influence of ethics on individuals and organizations. You will be introduced to the American legal system. Understand civil, criminal, TORT, contract, employment and labor laws and other factors that affect business operations. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 05/21/2014 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: BUSN1110 — PDF	3
BUSN 1210 Project Management BUSN - 1210: Project Management Description BUSN 1210 Understand the project management process and learn to utilize the appropriate tools to initiate, plan, execute, control and close projects. Learn to apply knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. Understand how organizational planning impacts the projects by means of project prioritization based on risk, funding, and the organizations strategic plan. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 05/21/2014 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: BUSN1210 — PDF	3
BUSN 1320 Managing Diversity BUSN - 1320: Managing Diversity Description BUSN 1320 Identify what it takes to become a diversity leader in your organization and community. Learn the complexities of managing in todays diverse workforce. Explore the evolution of diversity from the past, present and future perspectives. Assess personal, group and organizational viewpoints toward diversity and diversity initiatives. Examine the legal aspects related to discrimination, affirmative action, bias and stereotyping in human resource activities. Implore effective communication methods to build relationships and understanding. Utilize the differences, similarities and tensions of individuals and groups into a collaborative and competitive advantage for your organization. Eliminate barriers affecting equal access and professional growth and mobility. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 05/21/2014 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: BUSN1320 — PDF	3
BUSN 2010 Graduation Project BUSN - 2010: Graduation Project Description BUSN 2010 Complete an improvement project applying the knowledge and skills you have learned in the Supervisory Management program. Advisor approval is required for the project and credits. Credits are variable (1-6 credits) based on the scope of the project. Up to five technical electives required in the program may be applied to the Graduation Project. Credits: Effective Dates: 05/21/2014 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: BUSN2010 — PDF OR BUSN 2970 Internship BUSN - 2970: Internship Description BUSN 2970 Internship Credits: Effective Dates: 01/12/2015 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: BUSN2970 — PDF	1
MKTC 1000 Principles of Marketing MKTC - 1000: Principles of Marketing Description MKTC 1000 Introduction to marketing terms, concepts, and skills useful in analyzing marketing problems. Covers legal, behavioral, ethical, competitive, economic, technological and international factors affecting product, pricing, promotion, and marketing channel decisions. Identify factors marketing managers take into account when creating a marketing plan, including buying behavior, market segmentation, product life cycle, packaging, branding, pricing, advertising, sales promotion, public relations, personal selling, and product distribution methods. DUAL NUMBERED WITH IDES2300. Prerequisites: None. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 06/03/2002 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: MKTC1000 — PDF	3
Technical Elective(s)*	3
Total Core Credits:	30

General Education Courses

Course Title	Credits
ECON 1100 Microeconomics ECON - 1100: Microeconomics Description ECON 1100 This course is an introduction to: price mechanisms, supply and demand, resource allocation, analysis of market structures, distribution of income, and business decisions with regard to cost analysis. Meets MnTC Goal 5 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 06/03/2002 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 5 Course Outline: ECON1100 — PDF	3
ECON 1200 Principles of Macroeconomics ECON - 1200: Principles of Macroeconomics Description ECON 1200 This course analyzes the interactions between all segments of the economic system. The course will focus on savings and investment, aggregate supply and aggregate demand, the monetary system, unemployment and inflation, and fiscal policy. Additional topics may include the balance of payments and currency exchange rates determination. Meets MnTC Goal 5 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 01/12/2009 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 5 Course Outline: ECON1200 — PDF	3
ENGL 1150 Composition I ENGL - 1150: Composition I Description ENGL 1150 This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning. Meets MnTC Goal 1 - PREREQUISITES: Students having one of the recommended placement assessment scores, or a grade of ?C-? or higher in READ 150 and ENG 150 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/24/2009 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 1 Course Outline: ENGL1150 — PDF	3
MATS 1251 Statistics MATS - 1251: Statistics Description MATS 1251 Fundamental principles of inferential statistics are presented in lecture (3 hrs) augmented by computer labs using Excel (2 hrs). Essential topics include sampling methods; descriptive statistics; counting and probability; binary, normal, and other probability distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; inferences from two samples; correlation and regression. Optional topics include goodness-of-fit and contingency tables; ANOVA; nonparemetrics; and statistical process control. Meets MnTC Goal 4 Credits: 4 Effective Dates: 08/21/2006 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 4 Course Outline: MATS1251 — PDF	4
MATS 1300 College Algebra MATS - 1300: College Algebra Description MATS 1300 Linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and other functions are carefully analyzed, with particular emphasis on graphical transformations (shifting, reflecting, stretching and compressing). Additional topics include matrices and Gaussian elimination; solving complex equations, including those in quadratic form and those that must be solved graphically; variation problems; particle motion; optimization problems; composition and inverse functions; arithmetic and geometric sequences; properties of logarithms and exponential/logarithmic equations; exponential growth and decay. MnTC Goals: Goal 04 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning Prerequisites: MATS 0600 Intermediate Algebra Credits: 4 Effective Dates: 06/01/2000 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 4 Course Outline: MATS1300 — PDF	4
SPEE 1015 Fundamentals of Public Speaking SPEE - 1015: Fundamentals of Public Speaking Description SPEE 1015 This speech course introduces students to the factors involved in becoming efficient communicators in both individual and group presentations. The course emphasis will be placed on audience analysis, research and organization, speech construction, and delivery techniques. Meets MnTC Goal 1 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 07/01/2001 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 1 Course Outline: SPEE1015 — PDF	3
SPEE 1020 Interpersonal Communication SPEE - 1020: Interpersonal Communication Description SPEE 1020 This course is intended to increase student?s awareness of the processes, models, and theories of interpersonal communication relative to relationships that impact people?s personal and professional lives. Through self-analysis and reflection, case studies, practical application, and critical thinking, students will examine the influence of communicative behaviors on themselves, their personal relationships, groups, and society. Concepts include self-esteem, self-fulfilling prophecies, perception, ethics, emotion, conflict, cultural awareness, language, nonverbal communication, social media, and listening. Meets Goal 7. Meets MNTC Goal 1 Fall 2016 and after. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 03/20/1999 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 1,7 Course Outline: SPEE1020 — PDF	3
General Education Elective(s)**	4
General Education Elective(s) (MnTC Goal 3 ) ***	3
Total General Education Credits:	30

Total Program Credits:	60

* Select Technical electives from the following subject areas: BUSN .

** Select General Education electives from any MnTC goal area.

*** Select General Education electives from MnTC goal area.