T he objective of the Associate Degree of Applied Business with an elective in Business is to advance the student’s knowledge in today’s business office environment. Early in the program, the student’s course work includes subjects that are fundamental to the operation of an office, such as accounting, word processing, business math, and more.

The student is then given an in-depth study of highly technical software applications. The objective of the general education courses is to provide the student with the necessary critical thinking and communications skills needed to help the student become a more productive part of the work world. All curriculum is delivered in Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS). This program will take approximately 20 Months to complete.

This 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.

Upon completion this associate degree will arm each student with the credibility needed to succeed. It will provide the student with a competitive edge helping the student become employable with more opportunities for advancement. It will prepare the student for entry-level employment in these and other positions: Medical Secretaries, Accounting Clerks, Payroll Clerks, Accounts Payable and Receivable, and Administrative Assistants. Graduates secure employment in hospitals, schools, state agencies, industrial organizations, and insurance agencies.

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