Overview
Business is one of the most popular fields of study in college. Business graduates are in high demand, and business touches upon just about every aspect of society. An AS in Business Management from Lakes Region Community College will prepare students for entry-level jobs upon graduation, or transfer to a four-year college. Students will be exposed to a variety of business topics, including entrepreneurship, management, marketing, international business, project management, human resources, and finance. The diversity of classes gives students an opportunity to explore several different areas of business, where they will gain a solid foundation in each.
Potential Jobs/Careers
- Human Resources Officer
- Retail Manager
- Systems Analyst
- Marketing Specialist
- Sales Executive
- Insurance Agent
- Banker
- Realtor
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
| Course Number | Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
| ACCT131L | Accounting I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ACCT132L | Accounting II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS130L | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS135L | Small Business Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS231L | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS260L | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS132L | Software Applications | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| ENGL124L | Business Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ESNT120L | College Essentials | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Select 3 credits: | ||||
| BUS233L | Supervision | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS241L | Human Resource Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 28 | 2 | 29 |
Total Credits: 29
Business Electives
| Course Number | Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
| BUS150L | Principles of Customer Service | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS175L | Cooperative Education/Internship I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS233L | Supervision | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS239L | Business Law II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS241L | Human Resource Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS261L | Social Media Marketing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS264L | Business and Sustainability | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS280L | Cooperative Education/Internship II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS234L | Website Development | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS235L | Spreadsheets | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENGL260L | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FIN180L | Personal Financial Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| OTM121L | Business Documentation I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOSC221L | Organizational Behavior | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOSC231L | Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOSC232L | Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Business students may take any accounting class not already required and use as a business elective.
Students completing the program will be able to:
- Have a strong command of the English language, including written and oral communications
- Have the mental and physical ability to work in groups and give oral presentations
- Demonstrate reading comprehension skills appropriate for a college level class
- Demonstrate arithmetic and computation skills
- Demonstrate problem-solving and analytical skills
- Work with members of the public in a professional, ethical, and courteous manner
- Demonstrate understanding of basic accounting, finance, and budgeting principles
- Be comfortable using computers and computer application software
- Demonstrate competencies in fundamental areas of business accounting, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, human resources, computers/technology, economics, business law, international business, and project management
Raymond England
Liberal and Professional StudiesFaculty, Business and Liberal Studies-
Scott Maltzie, Ph.D.
Business StudiesAssistant Professor, Business
Carlene Rose
Business StudiesProfessor, Business; Department Chair Business Studies-
James Shepherd
Business Studies, Liberal and Professional StudiesFaculty, Business Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities -
Cathy Weigel
Nursing, Business StudiesFaculty, LNA; Licensed Nursing Assistant Program Coordinator
