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
First Year
Fall Semester
Course Number | Title | Credits |
ACCT131L | Accounting I | 3 |
BUS130L | Introduction to Business | 3 |
CIS133L | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
ENGL100L | English Composition | 4 |
ESNT120L | College Essentials | 1 |
Total | 14 |
First Year
Spring Semester
Course Number | Title | Credits |
ACCT132L | Accounting II | 3 |
BUS260L | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
ENGL124L | Business Communications | 3 |
SOSC231L | Microeconomics | 3 |
OR | ||
SOSC232L | Macroeconomics | 3 |
Mathematics Elective | 4 | |
Total | 16 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
Course Number | Title | Credits |
BUS231L | Principles of Management | 3 |
BUS135L | Small Business Management | 3 |
BUS240L | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
Business Elective | 3 | |
Science Elective | 3 | |
Total | 15 |
Second Year
Spring Semester
Course Number | Title | Credits |
BUS238L | Business Law I | 3 |
BUS252L | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
Business Elective | 3 | |
Humanities/Fine Arts/Foreign Language Elective | 3 | |
Social Science Elective | 3 | |
Total | 15 |
Total Credits for First Year: 14
Total Credits for Second Year: 16
Total for A.S. Degree: 60
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 StudiesScott Maltzie, Ph.D.
Business StudiesAssistant Professor, BusinessCarlene Rose
Business StudiesProfessor, Business; Department Chair Business StudiesJames Shepherd
Business Studies, Liberal and Professional StudiesFaculty, Business Studies, Social Sciences and HumanitiesCathy Weigel
Nursing, Business StudiesFaculty, LNA; Licensed Nursing Assistant Program Coordinator