Business General Info
If you are a person who wants a fast track to the working world, this is the program for you. The Business program allows you to get a good job after only one year of classes.
Courses in this program focus on each different aspect of business, with a component of general education courses designed to prepare you for immediate employment in the challenging field of business. Your people skills will be important to your success in this customer-oriented career.
THIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES. Iowa needs people like you to fill exciting jobs in growing industries. To help keep Iowa moving forward, you can get free tuition for programs that lead to high-demand jobs and good-paying careers. This is not a needs based scholarship. Earn a one-year or two-year degree—all with free tuition. For a full list of every NCC program that qualifies for the Future Ready Iowa Scholarship – click here.
Award
- Diploma
Length
- Two Semesters
Student Profile
- Excellent people skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Basic math, reading and writing skills
- Good time manager
- Self-starter
Program Location
- This program may be completed on campus or through a combination of on campus and online courses.
Contact Admissions
- 712-344-0657
- 800-352-4907
- Email Admissions
Student Story Alidea Savage
“I enjoy the flexibility of my classes and the hometown feel at NCC. You’re not in a class with 200 people in a big auditorium that feels overwhelming. NCC makes sure you feel comfortable and everyone is friendly.”
Business student
Boyden, IA
Requirements for this program
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION | 9 | |
| Communications | 3 | |
| Math | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | 3 | |
| RELATED BUSINESS | 9-10 | |
| ACC131-A | Principles of Accounting I | 4 |
| CSC110-A | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| or | ||
| CSC115-A | Introduction to Computers II | 3 |
| BUS111-C | Business Math | 2 |
| or | ||
| MAT110-A | Math for Liberal Arts | 3 |
| BUSINESS CORE | 15 | |
| FIN121-A | Personal Finance | 3 |
| MKT110-A | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MGT101-A | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS102-A | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Elective | Business/Computer | 3 |
| Total Credits | 34 |
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS ELECTIVES | ||
| ACC131-A | Principles of Accounting †† | 4 |
| ACC132-A | Principles of Accounting †† | 4 |
| ACC221-A | Cost Accounting†† | 3 |
| ACC231-A | Intermediate Accounting †† | 4 |
| ACC232-A | Intermediate Accounting †† | 4 |
| ACC261-A | Income Tax Accounting†† | 3 |
| ACC311-A | Computer Accounting†† | 3 |
| BUS102-A | Introduction to Business†† | 3 |
| BUS130-A | Introduction to Entrepreneurship†† | 3 |
| BUS150-A | E-Commerce† | 3 |
| BUS161-A | Human Relations† | 3 |
| BUS185-A | Business Law I†† | 3 |
| BUS186-A | Business Law II†† | 3 |
| BUS197-A | Leadership Development† | 3 |
| BUS212-A | Business Statistics II† | 3 |
| BUS238-A | Business Problem Solving† | 3 |
| BUS250-A | Principles of Real Estate† | 3 |
| BUS265-A | Risk Management†† | 3 |
| FIN101-A | Principles of Banking† | 3 |
| FIN121-A | Personal Finance†† | 3 |
| MGT101-A | Principles of Management†† | 3 |
| MGT110-A | Small Business Management†† | 3 |
| MGT125-A | Performance Appraisal† | 3 |
| MGT130-A | Principles of Supervision† | 3 |
| MGT165-A | Principles of Quality† | 3 |
| MGT170-A | Human Resource Management† | 3 |
| MGT178-A | Employment Law† | 3 |
| MGT190-A | Employee Compensation and Benefits Management† | 3 |
| MGT191-A | Compensation management† | 3 |
| MKT110-A | Principles of Marketing† | 3 |
| MKT140-A | Principles of Selling† | 3 |
| MKT150-E | Principles of Advertising† | 3 |
| MKT160-A | Principles of Retailing† | 3 |
| MKT190-A | International Marketing† | 3 |
†= class offered online only
††= class offered online and on-campus
*Must take General Education courses with A, C, or E suffix.
NOTE: Satisfactory assessment scores and/or prerequisites are required for some courses.
More Information
- Cost
- Students will take courses from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Placement Report
Frequently Asked Questions
After graduating from this program, you could work as a department manager of a larger retailer or as an assistant manager of a smaller store. Long-term possibilities may include store management, upper-level management in retailing headquarters, or owning your own business.
Graduates surveyed report earnings of $25,000–$30,000 a year.
It is acombination of lecture, discussion, case studies, and presentations. Classes are often very informal; questions and group discussion are encouraged.
Most students choose NCC for this program based on its location and affordability.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office will work with you to reach the goal of attending college. Federal and state programs, scholarships and other funding sources, may be available to help you to afford college. We know there are a lot of questions and stress planning to pay for a college education. The Financial Aid Office staff administers aid programs and counsels students in planning individual methods of meeting college costs. Contact the Financial Aid Office for answers to any questions regarding financial aid. What are you waiting for? Let’s get started! Northwest Iowa Community College follows a nationally accepted philosophy in administering financial aid programs.
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