About Our Program
This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a 4-year college or university to complete a Bachelor’s degree in a functional area of business including, but not limited to, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, or General Business Administration. The program is intended to fulfill general education and core business course requirements to prepare students for junior-level classes in their majors.
Nature of Work and Employment
Because the choice of majors within Business Administration is so diverse, employment trends for all occupations cannot be listed here. Students are advised to contact the college or university that they plan to transfer to. Each college or university has different requirements. This will ensure the student gets the most updated information for their particular specialization within the business area. Some of the more popular job titles include accountants, auditors, managers, sales representatives, and financial officers.
Special Considerations
The listed coursework is a recommendation only. Students should check with a student advisor for HCC graduation requirements and specific university requirements in this major. Students must meet with an advisor to ensure that the special requirements of the department and institution they plan to transfer to are met. Colleges and universities have specific requirements for transfer students.
Requirements
Associate of Arts Requirements
Students must meet all requirements for the Associate of Arts degree in order to graduate from Highland Community College. For more information, please see your advisor.
Recommended Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ACCT 213 | Financial Accounting 1 | 4 |
| ACCT 214 | Managerial Accounting 1 | 4 |
| BUSN 121 | Intro to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 225 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| BUSN 223 | Business Law I 1,2 | 3 |
| BUSN 246 | Principles of Marketing 1 | 3 |
| BUSN 249 | Principles of Management 1 | 3 |
| ECON 111 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| ECON 112 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| INFT 180 | Intro to Information Systems 1 | 3 |
| MATH 171 | Finite Math 1 | 4 |
| MATH 172 | Calculus for Bus/Soc Science 1 | 4 |
| PHIL 282 | Ethics | 3 |
| PSY 161 | Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3 |
| 3 |
| Business Law II 1,2 | |
| Legal Enviroment Business 1,2 | |
| 3-4 |
| Business Statistics 1 | |
| Statistics 1 | |
Program Outcomes
Students who complete this program of study will:
- Business Knowledge: Demonstrate a working knowledge of traditional business subjects including management, marketing, accounting/finance, entrepreneurship, production/operations, economics, computer information systems, and business law.
- Communication: Effectively convey ideas, information, and intentions in a variety of business situations using oral, written, and electronic documentation skills.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Solve problems through the analysis and evaluation of data and the application of business theories and concepts.
- Ethics: Recommend strategies that promote ethical corporate behavior and social responsibility.
- Technology: Demonstrate knowledge of the digital technology tools used to support business operations.
- Global Perspective: Explain the socio-cultural, political-legal, and economic dimensions of global business.
Program Contacts
Call Highland at 815-235-6121 for the following program contacts:
- Dr. Matt Magee, Dean of Agriculture, Business & Technology
- Evan Talbert, Business Faculty
- Wes Bertram, Student Advisor
