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.
Innovative
Innovation is critical to business development and to maintaining competitive relevance
Relevant
The development of individual Skills relevant to today’s work place demands are essential to individual and organizational success.
Leading
Leadership is an essential managerial function. Leaders are integral to success in a rapidly changing workplace and business environment.
Professional
Business professionals exhibit a desire for continuous self-improvement and a commitment to excellence.
Courses of Essential Study
| Course # | Course Name | Offered |
Credits
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|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 100 | Student Success | FA,SP,SU |
1
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| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | FA,SP,SU |
3
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| ENGL 120 | College Composition II* | FA,SP |
3
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| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | FA,SP,SU | 3 |
| DSL 250 | Dakota Language I | FA,SP,SU | 3 |
| ND:FA or ND:HUM or ND:HIST |
3
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| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | FA | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | SP | 3 |
| CSCI 101 | Introduction to Computers | FA,SP,SU | 3 |
| MATH 103 | College Algebra** | FA,SP,SU |
3
|
| SCIENCE/L | ND:LABSC – Lab Science Elective |
3
|
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| ND:LABSC – Corresponding Lab | 1 | ||
| POLS 115 | American Government | FA |
3
|
| DS 110 | Dakota Culture and History*** | FA,SP,SU |
3
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| TOTAL |
38
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| *Prerequisite of ENGL 110 (College Composition I) |
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| **Prerequisite of ASC093 (Intermediate Algebra) or Appropriate Placement Test |
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| ***Alternate Summer Rotation |
Core Classes
| Course # | Course Name | Offered |
Credits
|
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 200 | Elements of Accounting I | FA,SP |
3
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| ACCT 201 | Elements of Accounting II* | SP | 3 |
| ACCT 218 | Computer Applications in Business | FA,SP | 3 |
| BADM 202 | Principles of Management | SP |
3
|
| BOTE 197 | Field Experience | FA,SP | 1 |
| MATH 210 | Elementary Statistics** | FA,SP |
3
|
| Program Electives (choose from below) |
9
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| TOTAL |
25
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| * 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 207 | Managerial Accounting | FA |
3
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| ACCT 212 | Payroll Accounting | FA |
3
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| ACCT 215 | Business in the Legal Environment | FA |
3
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| ACCT 231 | Income Tax Procedures | FA |
3
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| BADM 201 | Principles of Marketing | SP |
3
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| BADM 210 | Advertising | SP | 3 |
| BADM 240 | Sales | SP | 3 |
| BOTE 214 | Business Reports and Communications | SP |
3
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| BOTE 275 | Administrative Office Procedures | SP |
3
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| BUSN 170 | Entrepreneurship | SU |
3
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Degree Program Total Credits: 63
Updated 10/02/24
• 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.
| Dr. Steven Smith 701-766-1378 steven.smith@littlehoop.edu |
