Fundamentals of Business
Certificate of Applied Science Degree
Advisor: Marilyn Besich & Teri Dwyer
The Fundamentals of Business program is designed for persons seeking employment in entry-level business positions assisting small business enterprises.
Outcomes - Graduates are prepared to:
- Maintain accounting records;
- Meet the public;
- Manage office functions; and
- Market the business.
The Fundamentals of Business program also offers individuals needing technical business assistance courses to upgrade knowledge and skills.
Estimated Resident Program Cost:
| Tuition and Fees | $2999 |
| Application Fee | $30 |
| Books/Supplies | $1300 |
| TOTAL: | $4329 |
First Semester
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| ACCT | 101 | Accounting Procedures I | 3+ |
| BUS | 106 | Introduction to Business | 3+ |
| COMM | 135 | Interpersonal Communication | 3+ |
| CIT | 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3+ |
| ENGL | 121** | Composition I | 3+ |
| MATH | 104** | Business Mathematics | 4+ |
SUBTOTAL |
19 |
Second Semester
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| ACCT | 102* | Accounting Procedures II | 3+ |
| BUS | 230* | Management | 3+ |
| BUS | 235* | Marketing | 3+ |
| OO | 107 | Keyboarding Basics | 3+ |
| OO | 173* | Computer Calculators | 1+ |
SUBTOTAL |
13 |
Total Program Credits: 32~
~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedules.
+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment
