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 Associate Degree in Business Management from Lakes Region Community College will prepare students for entry-level jobs upon graduation, or to 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 Business students may take any accounting class not already required and use as a business elective. Total Credits: 3 Total Credits: 3 Total Credits: 3Course Sequencing
First Year
Mathematics Elective (4 credit)
Second Year
Business Elective (for Business Management)
Business Elective (for Business Management)
Science Elective (3 credits)
Humanities/Fine Arts/Foreign Language Elective
Social Science Elective
Total Credits: 3Course Sequencing
Certificate Requirements
Business Elective
CIS133L : Introduction to Information Technology
This course is a fundamental technology course promoting skills and knowledge for students to apply academically and professionally. Concepts covered include computing basics, internet, hardware, software, file management, viruses, and spyware. Additionally, a good portion of the class is dedicated to applications used for email, word processing, presentations, spreadsheets and databases. This class will use simulation and live software projects.CIS133L : Introduction to Information Technology
This course is a fundamental technology course promoting skills and knowledge for students to apply academically and professionally. Concepts covered include computing basics, internet, hardware, software, file management, viruses, and spyware. Additionally, a good portion of the class is dedicated to applications used for email, word processing, presentations, spreadsheets and databases. This class will use simulation and live software projects.CIS133L : Introduction to Information Technology
This course is a fundamental technology course promoting skills and knowledge for students to apply academically and professionally. Concepts covered include computing basics, internet, hardware, software, file management, viruses, and spyware. Additionally, a good portion of the class is dedicated to applications used for email, word processing, presentations, spreadsheets and databases. This class will use simulation and live software projects.CIS133L : Introduction to Information Technology
This course is a fundamental technology course promoting skills and knowledge for students to apply academically and professionally. Concepts covered include computing basics, internet, hardware, software, file management, viruses, and spyware. Additionally, a good portion of the class is dedicated to applications used for email, word processing, presentations, spreadsheets and databases. This class will use simulation and live software projects.Tuition & FeesAssociate Degree
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