Madisonville Community College Business Administration Program

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Business Administration

Program advisor: Kim Simons and Debbie Wright

Admission Requirements:

The following should be submitted to the Office of Admissions for admission to this program:

Application for admission (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
High School transcript or GED
ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET scores
Transcripts of all previous college work
Age verification (must be 16 years of age)

Available Credentials

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Option	Hours to Complete
Accounting	62-67
Management	64-70
Office Systems	65-70

Certificate

Area	Hours to Complete
Business Transfer	15
Real Estate Pre-Licensing	6

Program Description

The Business Administration program prepares students for a variety of business careers. A core curriculum provides a foundation of knowledge applicable to any business career. Students select an area of specialty from one of three options:

Accounting
Management
Office Systems

Employment Opportunities

The curriculum is designed for those who seek entry-level jobs as well as for currently employed individuals wishing to enhance their skills.

The Accounting Option leads to careers in accounting including bookkeeper, accounting clerk, cost payroll clerk, and positions using microcomputer-based systems.
The Management Option prepares the student with broad-based management knowledge and skills which lead to a variety of positions in organizations.
The Office Systems Option prepares the student with a broad base of knowledge and skills needed for a variety of positions in an office.

Length of Program

Your degree will be an Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration with an emphasis option. You will take a core set of classes before branching out into your specialty area. The program requires 62-70 credit hours, and a student enrolled full-time for four semesters can typically complete the requirements for graduation.

Classes Needed

Core Requirements:

BA 160 Introduction to Business
BA 250 Business Employability Seminar
BA 267 Introduction to Business Law
BA 282 Principles of Marketing
BA 283 Principles of Management
ACC 201 Financial Accounting I
ACC 202 Managerial Uses of Accounting Information
CIS 100 Introduction to Computers
CIS 130 Microcomputer Applications and Development
ENG 101 Writing I
ENG 102 Writing II
QMS 101 Quality Management Principles
Oral Communications Course
Economics Course
Mathematics Course
Heritage / Humanities Course
Science Course

Option Requirement: 15 - 18 additional hours in Accounting, Management or Office Systems courses. See your advisor for specifics.

This curriculum guide is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. Students should always choose classes in cooperation with the academic advisor to ensure that all degree requirements are being met.