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Credits: 64 | Degree Type: A.S. | Campus Offered: TRF
Program Description

The business world today is facing rapid changes, creating an increased demand for well-trained professionals to fill positions in all areas of the business industry. An Associate of Science degree builds a strong foundation of leadership and managerial skills to effectively manage people, organizations, and technology in the increasingly competitive global business world.

Northland’s Business program is for students intending to seek employment after graduation and for those planning to continue their studies at a four-year college or university. The curriculum addresses contemporary business issues through courses in economics, communications, the legal environment, and provides practical knowledge in analytical disciplines such as computer science, statistics, and mathematics.

The courses required for this degree cover the basic areas of knowledge necessary for entrance into the business world and successful performance on the job. In addition, internships are available for students who desire hands-on experience in their chosen fields.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates from this program usually transfer to a four year institution. Positions they are acquiring are Sales Representative, Sales Manager, Store Manager, Office Manager, Administrative Assistants, Customer Service Representatives.

Student Placement

Accreditation

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

Course Listings

Semester order by campus: Thief River Falls

Course # Course Name Credits
Required
ACCT 1128 Computerized Acct I 3
ADMS 1116 Business Communications 3
BUSN 1110 Intro to Business 3
BUSN 2210 Prin of Management 3
BUSN 2218 Legal Environment Busn 3
BUSN 2221 Prin of Accounting I 4
BUSN 2222 Prin of Accounting II 4
CPTR 1104 Intro to Computer Tech 3
MKTG 2120 Supervisory Leadership 3
MKTG 2200 Prin of Marketing 3
PHIL 1102 Intro to Ethics 3
ECON 2201 Microeconomics 3
ECON 2202 Macroeconomics 3
ENGL 1111 Composition I 3
ENGL 1112 Composition II 3
MATH 1110 College Algebra 3
MATH 2203 Statistics 4
  MN Transfer Curriculum Electives 10
TOTAL CREDITS:    64
Program Learner Outcomes



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