BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION #2100

Degree conferred: Associate in Applied Science –65 credits
Program contact: Division of Business/Computers & Information Systems (815) 921-3101

Program overview

Graduates of this program will have acquired knowledge and skills of business and leadership which can be applied to entry level jobs.  The Business Administration program allows the student to focus on one of three areas of business: general business, management, or marketing. Under the guidance of Business/CIS Associate Dean, students will be able to tailor a program that meets their unique needs.

– General business: Graduates will have acquired abroad knowledge of business and an overview of all general business concepts.  Students who choose this focus will be prepared to work in a variety of retail and office positions.

– Management: Students in this track will receive abroad base of business knowledge, management techniques, and leadership skills.  Students who choose this focus will be prepared for entry level supervisory positions in a variety of business settings.

– Marketing: This curriculum is for students interested in a career in the dynamic field of marketing. They will learn about the various career paths available in marketing and learn the concepts behind the development of products, pricing, promotion, and distribution. Other opportunities are available for those who decide to move on for their bachelor’s degree.

Work and employment

Graduates of this program are prepared to assume entry-level positions or advance their current position in management, marketing, sales, purchasing, finance, and human relations among other areas.

Business Administration Course Requirements: (38 credits)
* ATG 110 Financial Accounting (4)
BUS 101 Introduction to Business (3)
* BUS 103 Business Mathematics or
* BUS 223 Business Statistics (3)
BUS 200 Legal Environment of Business or
* BUS 201 Business Law (3)
BUS 203 Economics for Business (3)
BUS 208 Business Incubator (3)
* BUS 279 Principles of Finance (3)
*BUS 282 International Business (3)
* MGT 270 Principles of Management (3)
MKT 260 Principles of Marketing (3)
MKT 288 Customer Relations (3)
* PCI 106 Microcomputer Applications/Windows (4)


Choose appropriate option:

Option A: General Business (9 credits)
BUS 105 Consumer Economics & Personal Finance (3)
BUS 170 Human Relations in Business (3)
Electives – 3 credits
Any Business Division course with prefix ATG, BUS, MGT, MKT, OFF, PCI
Option B: Management (9 credits)
Note: This option requires BUS 223 Business Statistics instead ofBUS 103 Business Mathematics.
BUS 170 Human Relations in Business (3)
* MGT 271 Human Resource Management (3)
* MGT 274 Leadership (3)

Option C: Marketing (9 credits)
* MKT 265 Salesmanship (3)
* MKT 266 Principles of Advertising (3)
Electives – 3 credits
Select a course with prefix ATG, BUS, MGT, MKT, OFF, PCI.

Option D: Specialized Management or Marketing (9 credits)
To meet the needs of a special situation, the Business/CIS Associate Dean will work with the student to design a specialized curriculum. Allcourses applied to this option must have the prior approval of theBusiness/CIS Associate Dean.

General Education Course Requirements (18 credits)
CIS 102 Introduction to Computer Systems (3)
* ENG 101 Composition I (3)
* ENG 105 Business Communications (3)
* SPH 131 Fundamentals of Communication (3)
Electives – 6 credits
Students must select courses to meet the diversity general education outcomes.  Choose from courses with at least prefixes in the Liberal Arts and Sciences areas from either HUM or SOC.
*Course has a prerequisite—refer to course description section
in this catalog.


Business Program Elective Courses:
BUS 207 – The Virtual Company
BUS 295 – Independent Study in Business Administration
BUS 296 – Special Topics in Business Administration
MGT 273 – Small Business Management
MGT 281 – Women in Management
MGT 282 – Independent Study in Management
MGT 283 – Internship in Business Management
MKT 281 – International Marketing
MKT 293 – Internship – Marketing
MKT 295 – Independent Study in Marketing
*Course has a prerequisite—refer to course description.