A degree in Business Administration from Minnesota State College Southeast will prepare you for a career with endless opportunities.
Major Details
Business Administration is a versatile degree, giving students a basic understanding of accounting, economics, marketing, and management along with
business law and ethics. The role of a business administration professional encompasses a wide range of responsibilities in managing an organization in terms of time and resources.
The Business Administration Associate of Applied Science degree at Minnesota State College Southeast provides students with a basic knowledge of accounting, business, and economics
while developing problem-solving, communication, and managerial skills.
With a degree in Business Administration from Minnesota State College Southeast you will obtain a well-rounded understanding
of how to operate a business effectively and efficiently. Not only will you learn the theory and quantitative skills necessary for a business professional, you will also learn highly sought-after soft skills to be able to communicate effectively and give professional presentations.
The career outlook for those with a degree in Business Administration is strong. Almost every organization, from health care, to sports entertainment, to technology, has a need for professionals who can manage their business. The possibilities are endless!
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Courses
1) Must complete a minimum of 3 different MnTC goals in Liberal Arts and Sciences.
2) 1100 or higher Liberal Arts and Sciences courses required unless specified.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
ACCT1218
Spreadsheets Concepts and Applications
This course uses a spreadsheet system for business applications. Procedures used include: document creation, storage, retrieval, major editing, printing, merger of documents, segments and variables, and graph creation. (Prerequisite: None) (3 Credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3 cr
ACCT2201
Financial Accounting
This course covers the fundamental accounting concepts and principles which are used in a business environment to provide reports on the economic condition of an organization. The focus will be on the accrual method of accounting, utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to analyze and record transactions. The ultimate objective is to understand the effects of these transactions in order to provide timely and relevant information in the form of financial statements. (Prerequisite: none) (4 credits: 4 lecture/0 lab)
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4 cr
ACCT2202
Managerial Accounting
This course covers the techniques for planning, controlling, and decision making relevant to managing costs in a manufacturing environment. The focus will be on cost concepts and cost behavior in relation to job-order costing, activity-based costing, and process costing. The budgetary process will be analyzed; including preparing and interpreting a master budget and flexible budget. (Prerequisite: ACCT2201 Financial Accounting or ACCT2211 Principles of Accounting II) (4 credits: 4 lecture/0 lab)
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4 cr
ADMS1419
Business Communications
This course provides the study and practice necessary to develop competence in using language effectively and appropriately in business communications. Emphasis is placed on providing a practical grasp of the principles of English usage and style that build the framework for effective business communication. This course develops basic writing techniques for use in composing memos, e-mail messages, and letters. (Prerequisite: Writing College Level Placement or ENGL0528) (3 Credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3 cr
BUSN1245
Business Computers
This course is designed to provide "hands on" training in the use of the computer aimed at information processing for coursework, personal, and professional purposes. According to skillful design standards, students solve business problems using industry-standard software application programs (word processing, spreadsheets, and database management, presentations, and email/calendar). A brief introduction to file management, cloud technology, and operating system is covered. Students will also develop an understanding of computer safety, security, ethics, and privacy. (Prerequisites: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3 cr
BUSN2000
Small Business Development
A study of current theory and practice relating to starting and managing small firms. It provides a comprehensive coverage of critical small business issues, numerous real-world examples to help students understand how to apply the business management concepts presented in the text, and incorporates material to help them explore small business issues in the Internet. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3 cr
BUSN2210
Legal Environment of Business
This course introduces students to ethical theory and decision-making models, as well as to the legal framework in which American business operates, the substantive legal rules that govern American business, domestically and internationally, and the ethical and social responsibility implications of business conduct within the legal environment. Governmental efforts to regulate business activity by statute and administrative agency rules and decisions are emphasized. (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3 cr
BUSN2215
Business Ethics
A study of ethical problems in business and the foundations for decisions involving ethical issues. Topics include ethical concepts, personal integrity, individual conscience, and company loyalty and responsibility conflicts as they impact on the decision process in the functional areas of business. (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3 cr
BUSN2220
Principles of Management
This course provides a survey of the traditional functions of management with primary emphasis on planning, organizing, controlling, and leading. This emphasis involves coverage of managerial decision making, leadership, motivation, interpersonal communication, staffing human resources, and organizational structure, design, and change and development. Additional topics include the history of managerial thought, management information systems, international management, and business ethics and social responsibility. (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3 cr
BUSN2225
Principles of Marketing
An introduction to the study of marketing in business and other organizations. Topics include: the marketing environment, marketing strategies and decision-making, marketing ethics and the international dimension of marketing strategy. (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3 cr
ECON2520
Microeconomics
This course focuses on the interactions and decisions between the consumer and the producer. Topics include supply and demand, the price system, demand elasticity; the costs of production including the various factor inputs; the four major market structures (pure competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly and monopoly); and ways to increase market competition. This course develops a theoretical framework for microeconomic analysis and applies this theory to practical domestic and international economic policy problems. (MnTC Goal 5) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3 cr
ECON2530
Macroeconomics
This course focuses on the economy as a whole and studies how government can affect the economy. Topics include principles of markets, the price system and supply and demand, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation, unemployment, fiscal policy, monetary policy and the Federal Reserve System, approaches to economic growth, and the foundations of international trade. There will be an emphasis on forces influencing employment and inflation. Current problems of the economy are stressed along with the tools the government has to cope with them. (MnTC Goals 5 and 8) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3 cr
Total Credits Required for this Major: 60 Credits
Estimated Costs for this Major
| Approximate Tuition/Fees: | $14,330 |
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| Minimum Tool Cost: | N/A |
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| Books/Supplies: | $430 |
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| Estimated Total: | $14,760 |
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Career Opportunities
- Administrative Manager
- Executive Assistant
- Compliance Manager
- Administrative Officer
- Labor Relations Specialist
Career Information
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Outcomes
Program graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge in accounting, economics, marketing, and management in the application of business concepts and theories.
- Demonstrate effective skills in written and oral communication.
- Apply mathematical, analytical, and business knowledge skills to formulate and solve problems and to make decisions relevant to the needs of business.
- Demonstrate proficiency in personal computer operations and applications.
- Demonstrate an understanding of human society and culture in order to function as an effective employee and citizen.
- Apply the skills of making ethical business decisions.
Highlights
Program Highlights:
- 2 year business administration degree
- 100% online option available
- Excellent reputation with employers and students
- Versatile and flexible degree provides pathways to variety of business career options
- Student organizations such as Student Senate provide leadership and professional growth opportunities
Instructors
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Various instructors teach in this program, based on their industry experience and education. Faculty from a variety of college programs teach in their areas of expertise. Credentialed industry professionals with master's degrees teach courses in Accounting, Administrative Support Careers, Business, Business Management, and Economics.