Business Administration, Accounting Option, AS

Program Outcomes:

The Business Administration program offers courses in the areas of accounting, marketing, business law, management, and management information systems, along with specific general education courses to provide students with the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in business. The suggested curriculum meets the requirements for admission as a junior to degree programs in business administration and accounting at many colleges and universities. Students are also provided the opportunity to combine business administration with an area of emphasis in management information systems.

At the conclusion of the program, students will be able to:

• Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to solve problems applicable to business. Promote and help students develop lifelong learning skills needed for professional and personal growth.
• Apply knowledge of business principles, concepts, and theories acquired throughout the business program.
• Communicate business principles and decisions effectively using written and oral communication.
• Demonstrate the ability to use technology and computer software applications in business including library and online resources.
• Explore ethical issues and their impact on business and society.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to complete WNCC’s general education requirements for the associate degree.
• Demonstrate success at transfer institutions.

Notes

• These programs are available in person or online.
• Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should consult their faculty and transfer advisors early in their WNCC career to determine a curriculum best suited to their transfer goals.
• Students who plan to transfer to Chadron State College should follow the Associate of Arts degree program.
• Students may enroll in an internship after completing 30 or more credits of the business administration program with a 3.0 or higher GPA. All internships must be pre-approved.
• In addition to the 18 credits of required business core classes and the courses recommended for each option, students are required to complete the general education requirements for the AA degree (31-32 credits) or for the AS degree (32 credits minimum).

Program Requirements

In addition to the general education requirements for an AS (32 credits minimum) and the business core courses (18 credits), a total of nine (9) credits should be selected from ACCT courses.

AS General Education Core: 32 Credits (minimum)

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Core Business Requirements: 18 Credits

• ACCT - 1200 Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3
• ACCT - 1210 Principles of Accounting II Credits: 3
• BSAD - 2500 Business Law I Credits: 3
• BSAD - 2520 Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
• BSAD - 2540 Principles of Management Credits: 3
• INFO - 1100 Microcomputer Applications Credits: 3

Option Area: 9 Credits

• ACCT - 2200 Cost/Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
• ACCT - 2250 Individual Income Tax Credits: 3
• ACCT - 2310 Accounting Applications (QuickBooks®) Credits: 3
• ACCT - 2500 Accounting Internship Credits: 1-3
• ACCT - 2800 National Certified Bookkeeper Prep Credits: 3

Total AS Requirements: 61 - 64 Credits

Recommended Plan of Study

Total AS Credits: 61-64