Program 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.
Career Opportunities
- Human Resources Officer
- Retail Manager
- Systems Analyst
- Marketing Specialist
- Sales Executive
- Insurance Agent
- Banker
- Realtor
Program Outcomes
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
Total Credits: 4 Total Credits: 3 Business students may take any accounting class not already required and use as a business elective. Total Credits: 3 Total Credits: 3 Business students may take any accounting class not already required and use as a business elective. Total Credits: 3 Total Credits: 3Course Sequencing
First Year
Mathematics Elective (4 credit)
Second Year
Business Elective (for Business Management)
Science Elective (3 credits)
Business Elective (for Business Management)
Humanities/Fine Arts/Foreign Language Elective
Social Science Elective
Course Sequencing
Certificate Requirements
Scott Maltzie, Ph.D.
Business StudiesAssistant Professor, BusinessCarlene Rose
Academic and Student Affairs | AdministrationInterim Vice President of Academic and Student AffairsJames Shepherd
Business Studies, Liberal and Professional StudiesFaculty, Business Studies, Social Sciences and HumanitiesCathy Weigel
Nursing, Business StudiesFaculty, LNA; Licensed Nursing Assistant Program Coordinator
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