Business

he Associate Degree of Applied Business is designed to advance the student’s knowledge in today’s business office environment. Early in the program, the student’s course work includes subjects fundamental to the operation of an office, such as accounting, computer applications, and human resources.

The student is then given an in-depth study of highly technical software applications. The objective of the general education courses are to provide the student with the necessary critical thinking and communications skills needed to help the student become a more productive part of the employment world. The general education background combined with the technical course content encourages an atmosphere of professional growth and maintains the College’s philosophy of the “learn by doing” method of education.

The associate degree will prepare the student with the knowledge they need to succeed. The degree will provide the student with a competitive edge helping the student become employable with more opportunities for advancement. The degree will prepare the student for entry-level employment in these and other positions: administrative assistants, accounting and payroll clerks, customer service specialists, social media in the workplace, accounts payable and receivable, quality technicians, case workers, and human resources support staff. Graduates secure employment in hospitals, schools, state agencies, industrial organizations, financial institutions and insurance agencies.

To earn an Associate Degree of Applied Business in Business, the following courses* are required: