Business Administration

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Business Administration

A demand for professionals with an business administration degree and an understanding of core business concepts is expected to increase. Individuals interested in managing a business, exploring an entrepreneurial vision, and/or completing the first two years towards a four year degree are encouraged to apply for the Associate of Arts in Accounting/Business Administration.

A core liberal arts curriculum boosts critical thinking and builds effective communication skills that can provide the educational foundation for building a solid set of business skills. Opportunities are available on campus to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business related disciplines through Mayville State University.

The Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree is designed to expose you to a wide variety of disciplines such as accounting, business law, statistics, and management. Anyone who wishes to gain a foundational business degree and understand basic accounting, macro and micro economic and legal concepts will benefit. Learn the importance of decision making, planning, strategy, staffing, leading, and change in a global environment. Gain skills you can apply immediately in the workplace or get an excellent start on earning your bachelor’s degree.

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Relevant

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Leadership is an essential managerial function.  Leaders are integral to success in a rapidly changing workplace and business environment.

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Business professionals exhibit a desire for continuous self-improvement and a commitment to excellence.

Courses of Essential Study

 

Course #Course NameOffered
Credits
ENGL 100Student SuccessFA,SP
1
ENGL 110College Composition IFA,SP,SU
3
ENGL 120College Composition II*FA,SP,SU
3
COMM 110Fundamentals of Public SpeakingFA,SP3
DSL 250Dakota Language IFA,SP,SU3
 ND:FA or ND:HUM or ND:HIST 
3
ECON 201Principles of MicroeconomicsFA3
ECON 202Principles of MacroeconomicsSP3
CSCI 101Introduction to ComputersFA,SP3
MATH 103College Algebra**FA,SP,SU
3
SCIENCE/LND:LABSC – Lab Science Elective 
3
 ND:LABSC – Corresponding Lab 1
POLS 115American GovernmentFA,SP
3
DS 110Dakota Culture and History***FA,SP,SU
3
 TOTAL 
38
   
 
 *Prerequisite of ENGL 110 (College Composition I) 
 
 **Prerequisite of ASC093 (Intermediate Algebra) or Appropriate Placement Test 
 
 ***Alternate Summer Rotation

 

Core Classes

 

Course #Course NameOffered
Credits
ACCT 200Elements of Accounting IFA,SP
3
ACCT 201Elements of Accounting II*SP3
ACCT 218Computer Applications in BusinessFA,SP3
BADM 202Principles of ManagementSP
3
BOTE 197Field ExperienceFA,SP1
MATH 210Elementary Statistics**FA,SP
3
 Program Electives (choose from below) 
9
 TOTAL 
25
    
 * Prerequisite of ACCT 200 (Elements of Accounting I).  
 ** Prerequisite of ASC 093 (Intermediate Algebra), MATH 100 (Intro to QR) or Instructor approval  

 

Program Electives

 

ACCT 207Managerial AccountingFA
3
ACCT 212Payroll AccountingFA
3
ACCT 215Business in the Legal EnvironmentSP
3
ACCT 231Income Tax ProceduresFA
3
BADM 201Principles of MarketingSP
3
BADM 210AdvertisingSP3
BADM 240SalesSP3
BOTE 214Business Reports and CommunicationsFA
3
BOTE 275Administrative Office ProceduresFA
3
BUSN 170EntrepreneurshipSP
3

 

Degree Program Total Credits: 63

Updated 7/19/22

• The student will apply business skills in problem-solving scenarios.
• The student will display quality communication skills in a variety of business settings.
• The student will demonstrate use of technology tools used to support business operations.
• The student will will demonstrate the ability to apply professional, ethical behavior.

Median annual wage in May 2019 – $69,820 Job outlook 2019-29 5% as fast as average

The Business Administration faculty are professionals who have been employed in private and public sectors of business. They continue to participate in professional development and scholarly activity to enhance their knowledge and to serve as role models for life long learning.

Steven Smith
Dr. Steven Smith
701-766-1378
steven.smith@littlehoop.edu