DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Business Education for the Global Marketplace BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM BROCHURE www.dmacc.edu/programs/businessad ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education, supporting, celebrating and rewarding teaching excellence.
THE DMACC BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM OFFERS YOU A NUMBER OF CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. Career-Oriented Students WHO DESIRE CAREER POSITIONS IN BUSINESS. College Transfer Students WHO WISH TO COMPLETE A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE. Working Adults WHO WANT TO COMPLETE THEIR ASSOCIATE DEGREE, GAIN ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR CHANGE CAREERS. I chose Business Administration because I wanted a career where you can constantly move up in your workplace and there are always new concepts arising. I also like that I can choose an emphasis in my major. April Burch Program Offerings The Business Administration program at DMACC offers the student a number of career and educational opportunities in the field of business. The program allows students to choose either an AA or AAS degree. AA degree Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should consider the AA degree, which will satisfy the freshman and sophomore Business Administration requirement of most four-year colleges if planned carefully with an advisor. The Student Development Office can provide course checksheets from various colleges and universities, identifying which DMACC courses should be taken for college transfer. Students planning on transferring to a fouryear college should contact a DMACC counselor or advisor for course planning assistance. (See the back cover for general contact information.) AAS degree The AAS degree is designed for students who want to prepare for an immediate career in business. Students choose between a General Business Concentration or an Entrepreneurship Concentration. Either concentration leads to the AAS degree from DMACC. For more information about the Business Administration program at DMACC, please visit our website: www.dmacc.edu/programs/businessad. Campus Locations Classes are located at the following campuses: Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban and West, as well as online. Program Entry Requirements Complete an application, satisfy the assessment requirements and attend any required information/ registration session. Students may start during any semester. Graduation Requirements To earn a Business Administration AA or AAS degree, a student must complete the standard core requirements for the degree and the Business Administration required courses, and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. AA degree program requirements AA degree Core Math 3 4 AA degree Core Social & Behavioral Science 3 AA degree Core Math 3 4 AA degree Core Social & Behavioral Science 3 AA degree Core Science (with lab) 3 ACC 131 Principles of Accounting I 4 AA degree Core Distributed (consider additional AA Core Math) 6 ECN 130 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Elective 1 DMACC Business Administration AA degree 64 Note: ECN 120 and ECN 130 are required courses for this program and shall also be used to fulfill 3 credits of Social & Behavioral Sciences AA Core and 3 credits of Distributed AA Core. Also note: To complete this AA degree, a student must meet the Diversity Requirement with a grade of C or higher. See the AA/AS section of the DMACC catalog for more information about which core courses can count toward this requirement. AAS degree General Business Concentration program requirements AAS degree Core Social & Behavioral Science/ 3 ABUS 220 Intro to International Business 3 ADM 221 Career Development Skills 2 AAC 131 Principles of Accounting I 4 ECN 130 Principles of Microeconomics 3 BUS 902 Career Seminar 1 BUS 932 Internship 2 Option 1 Select 3 Courses* FIN 101 Principles of Banking FIN 121 Personal Finance FIN 180 Introduction to Investments BUS 231 Quantitative Methods/Business Decisions BUS 260 Introduction to Insurance BUS 148 Small Business Management BUS 186 Business Law II MGT 101 Principles of Management MGT 248 Systems & Information Management MKT 110 Principles of Marketing * All Option Courses except BUS 231 earn 3 credits each. BUS 231 earns 4 credits. DMACC Business Administration AAS degree, General Business Concentration 65 AAS degree Entrepreneurship Concentration program requirements BUS 148 Small Business Management 3 BUS 220 Introduction to International Business 3 ADM 221 Career Development Skills 2 ACC 131 Principles of Accounting I 4 BUS 141 Small Business Start-up 3 ECN 130 Principles of Microeconomics 3 BUS 138 Small Business Marketing 3 BUS 902 Career Seminar DMACC Business Administration AAS degree, Entrepreneurship Concentration 65 2 Business Administration www.dmacc.edu/programs/businessad 3
FOR STUDENTS ACBSP ACCREDITATION: How does it improve the value of your education? Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs 11520 West 119th Street Overland Park, KS 66213 USA 913-339-9356 t www.acbsp.org Quality Standards ACBSP accreditation standards are modeled on the Baldrige National Quality Program. Employers will find value in knowing you graduated from a school that uses the same standards as those used by businesses, healthcare providers and others to recognize excellence. A Better Job Earning your degree from an ACBSPaccredited business school will better prepare you to compete for the best jobs. ACBSP business schools promote close links with business and entrepreneurial initiatives. DMACC has PBL Clubs at all campus locations except Newton and Carroll. ACBSP-accredited business schools are committed to continuous improvement to ensure that your business degree gives you the skills you need and employers want. Your Educational Investment Graduates from ACBSP-accredited community colleges should find it easier to transfer credits to a four-year degree program. A business degree from an ACBSPaccredited college or university should make it easier to gain acceptance into an MBA and other post-graduate programs. ACBSP s student-centered teaching and learning approach is measured and analyzed for quality to ensure that you gain the right skills from your educational investment. Global Network ACBSP-accredited business schools form a global education network. This network provides member schools with access to exchange programs, study abroad programs, research programs and cultural enrichment for schools of all sizes. ACBSP is the only accrediting body for business schools that presents an award to outstanding faculty members in order to motivate teaching excellence. Students are recognized as major stakeholders in ACBSP standards. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) was founded in 1988 to create an accreditation process designed to fit the needs of business programs offered by colleges and universities by focusing on teaching and learning that occurs in the classroom. It is classroom learning is most important whether you are an entering freshman, graduate student or adult learner. Visit our website for more information: www.valueofacbsp.org
FOR EMPLOYERS ACBSP ACCREDITATION: How does it help produce graduates who are ready to function in a global marketplace? The Value of Considering ACBSP Accreditation When Making Your Business Decisions. IN WHAT WAYS CAN ACBSP ACCREDITATION CREATE VALUE FOR YOU? High-Performance Employees Graduates from ACBSP-accredited colleges and universities are educated in programs that include the critical areas for business study. Common Professional Components (CPCs) ensure immediate contributions to your business. Graduates grounded in these critical areas of business study are more able to solve multidisciplinary problems and be effective decision-makers. Student-centered learning approaches are required that provide graduates with practical problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, data analysis, environmental awareness and good citizenship. Practical Business Skills ACBSP accreditation requires classroom learning to be measured and analyzed. Business schools must conduct a selfstudy to demonstrate how specific standards are being met, including strategic planning, leadership, stakeholder focus, and measurement of student learning. Strong Business Relationships ACBSP-accredited institutions are required to create and foster links with local employers to promote a vibrant local economy. All accredited schools have a business advisory board to plan programs, provide internships, mentor students, and consult for future skills requirements. Businesses in local communities are viewed as major stakeholders in a collaborative learning process. Global Network ACBSP actively recruits schools from around the world to create a global education network. This network of member schools promotes cultural enrichment for schools of all sizes. ACBSP is the only accrediting body for business schools that presents an international teaching award to outstanding faculty members in order to recognize and motivate teaching excellence. Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs 11520 West 119th Street Overland Park, KS 66213 USA 913-339-9356 www.acbsp.org Hiring New Employees Tuition Reimbursement Involvement in Business Advisory Boards Support for Your Charitable Contributions Creating Internship Opportunities The Business Administration program at Des Moines Area Community College is accredited through the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) was founded in 1988 to create an accreditation process designed to fit the needs of business programs by focusing on teaching and learning that occurs in the classroom. ACBSP currently has more than 828 members in 44 countries. Visit our Web site for more information: www.valueofacbsp.org ACBSP, 11520 West 119th Street Overland Park, KS 66213 www.acbsp.org
Entrepreneurship Program An increasing number of people are recognizing the many rewards and challenges of owning a business. The DMACC Entrepreneurship program will help you create or improve your plans for owning or operating a successful small business. Courses are available during the day, evening or online. Not all courses are offered on every DMACC campus. For more information, contact: Vada Grantham Chair, Entrepreneurship Program 515-964-6348 vgrantham@dmacc.edu www.dmacc.edu/programs/businessad For more information, please contact: Ankeny Campus Reggie Sinha 515-964-6412 rsinhaa@dmacc.edu Boone Campus Christine Moon, District Chair 515-433-5084 crmoon1@dmacc.edu Carroll Campus Jennifer Schulte 712-792-8330 jrschulte1@dmacc.edu Newton Campus Nicole Kalkwarf Academic Advisor 641-791-1723 nlkalkwarf@dmacc.edu Urban Campus Joe Hanson 515-248-7228 jrhanson@dmacc.edu West Campus Jill Friestad-Tate 515-633-2453 jmfriestadtate@dmacc.edu Front cover photo courtesy of the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau. For more information and specific course offerings in Business Administration, please visit p www.dmacc.edu/programs/businessad 800-362-2127 www.dmacc.edu Find DMACC on: 5696-7-15-500 ANKENY BOONE CARROLL NEWTON URBAN/DES MOINES WEST DES MOINES DMACC AT PERRY VANKIRK CAREER ACADEMY DMACC CAREER ACADEMY, HUNZIKER CENTER, AMES DMACC SUCCESS CENTER DMACC TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE DMACC HEALTH SCIENCES CAPITOL COMPLEX Nondiscrimination Policy: Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in or allow discrimination covered by law. This includes harassment based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability and genetic information. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, the campus Provost s office, or the EEO/AA Officer. Persons who wish additional information or assistance may contact the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources, Bldg. 1, 515-964-6301. For requests for accommodations, the Accommodation/Section 504/ADA Coordinator can be contacted at 515-964-6857.