Associate in Applied Science Degree - BSNS.AAS.C13

This program is designed for the student who desires to advance in his/her career, or enter the workforce upon graduation from KCC. Graduates should be qualified for a variety of entry or mid-level positions in business, accounting, marketing, management and transporation.

This degree is not designed for transfer, however graduates will find that adult studies degree programs offered at many universities often make it possible to continue on to a bachelor's degree with minimal disruption. If you are interested in transferring to a four-year institution, working with a KCC adviser can ensure a smooth transfer experience.

Business Core (6 courses)
Credit hours: 18-19

•    BSNS 1553 - Introduction to Business
•    BSNS 1653 - Business Law or BSNS 1663 - Legal and Social Environment of
     Business
•    BSNS 2553 - Principles of Management
•    ACCT 1413 - General Accounting or ACCT 1514 - Financial Accounting1
     (recommended for Accounting specialization)
• * COSC 1513 - Introduction to Information Processing
•    MKTG 1553 - Principles of Marketing

General Education (6 courses)
Credit hours: 19

       Choose TWO courses from the following three English options:

• * ENGL 1413 - Fundamentals of Writing
• * ENGL 1613 - English I
• * ENGL 1623 - English II
• * ECON 1553 - Principles of Macroeconomics
•   BSNS 1603 - Business Communication
•   MATH 1213 or higher level mathematics elective.
•   Elective - General education (4 credit hours)

Business electives (3-6 courses)
Credit hours: 12

Choose 12 (TWELVE) credit hours from the Business Electives list.

Specialization (4-5 courses)
Credit hours: 11-15

Choose one specialization. All courses must be chosen from the same specialization.

Accounting

•    ACCT 1514 - Financial Accounting¹
• * ACCT 1523 - Managerial Accounting
• * ACCT 2613 - Intermediate Accounting
• * ACCT 2753 - Cost Accounting
• * COSC 1372 - Excel

Marketing/Management

• MKTG 1253 - Sales & Customer Service
• MKTG 2063 - Fundamentals of Advertising
• BSNS 2113 - Small Business Management or BSNS 1373 - Personal Finance
• BSNS 2213 - Human Resource Management

Supply Chain Management

• TWDL 1003 - Transporation & Physical Distribution
• TWDL 1103 - Supply Chain Management
• TWDL 1203 - Introduction to Import/Export
• TWDL 1303 - Principles of Operations Management
• TWDL 1402 - Transportation & Cargo Security

Minimum credit hours required for completion - 61

*Course has prerequisite.

¹ACCT 1514 does not have to be repeated within the specialization if it is completed as a Business Core Course.

Business
Associate in Applied Science Degree

Suggested course sequence

Additional Program Information

Among electives and required courses in this curriculum, five courses (ACCT 1514, *ACCT 1523, BSNS 1553, BSNS 1653, and *COSC 1513) meet Illinois Articulation Initiative Major-Specific requirements for business majors. Visit http://www.itransfer.org/ or a KCC academic adviser for more information.

Business Club available

The college Business Society Club offers opportunities for students interested in business-related activities.

Advanced Certificate in Business

BSNS.CRT.C56

The Business certificate curricula is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the field of management. It also will appeal to current managers who desire to enhance their skills and certify their competence. In addition, it provides an excellent foundation for those interested in starting a small business. Credit earned in the completion of this certificate will apply toward an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business.

Advanced Certificate Major (10 courses)
Credit hours: 30

•   ACCT 1413 - General Accounting
    or ACCT 1514 - Financial Accounting
•   BSNS 1553 - Introduction to Business
•   BSNS 1603 - Business Communications
•   BSNS 1653 - Business Law
    or BSNS 1663 Legal and Social Environment of Business
•   BSNS 2113 - Small Business Management
    or BSNS 1373 - Personal Finance
•   BSNS 2213 - Human Resource Management
• * BSNS 2423 - Internship Experience
    or BSNS 2413 - Management Field Project
•   BSNS 2553 - Principles of Management
•   COSC 1513 - Introduction to Information Processing
•   MKTG 1553 - Principles of Marketing

Minimum credit hours required for completion - 30

*Course has prerequisite.

Business
Advanced certificate

Suggested course sequence

Certificate in Accounting I

Curriculum code: C59A

It is possible for a student to take a small grouping of courses which, taken as a unit, may satisfy requirements for a particular position within the accounting field. The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of this certificate program.

Accounting Certificate I (5 courses)
Credit hours: 15

•    ACCT 1514 - Financial Accounting
• * ACCT 1523 - Managerial Accounting
• * ACCT 2613 - Intermediate Accounting
• * ACCT 2753 - Cost Accounting
• * COSC 1372 - Excel

*Course has prerequisite.

Certificate in Accounting II

Curriculum code: C59B

The accounting certificate program is designed for the student who desires to work as an assistant to an accounting professional. Satisfactory completion of this program will provide an appropriate background for entry-level employment as a bookkeeper, payroll clerk, or accounting assistant.

Accounting Certificate II ( 9 courses)
Credit hours: 27

•   ACCT 1514 - Financial Accounting
• * ACCT 1523 - Managerial Accounting
• * ACCT 2613 - Intermediate Accounting
• * ACCT 2753 - Cost Accounting
• * BSNS 1553 - Introduction to Business
•   BSNS 1603 - Business Communications
• * BSNS 2423 - Internship Experience
• * COSC 1372 - Excel
• * COSC 1513 - Introduction to Information Processing

*Course has prerequisite.

Certificate in Business

Curriculum code: C56A

It is possible for a student to take a small grouping of courses which, taken as a unit, may satisfy requirements for a particular position within the business field. The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of this certificate program.

Business (15 credit hours)

• BSNS 1553 - Introduction to Business
• BSNS 1603 - Business Communications
• BSNS 2213 - Human Resource Management
• BSNS 2553 - Principles of Management
• MKTG 1553 - Principles of Marketing