The Business and Accounting departments enrich the learning of diverse students in a collaborative environment through vigorous curriculum with a global mindset to lead a value-driven and ethical life.
The Business and Accounting mission is crystalized in two key ways:
- Membership in the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a leading specialized accreditation association for business education
- Active participation in DECA , a student business organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in colleges around the globe
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Degrees
A.S., Business Transfer Pathway – 60 credits
The Business Transfer Pathway A.S. degree offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree whose course credits will directly transfer to designated Business bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The entire curriculum has been carefully designed to guarantee junior-year status to students who have been admitted to one of the seven Minnesota State universities*. There, students can complete their bachelor’s degree by earning 60 additional credits.
* Universities within the Minnesota State system include Bemidji State University; Metropolitan State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University Moorhead; Southwest Minnesota State University; St. Cloud State University; and Winona State University.
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Coursework Program Planning GuideTransfer Pathway Curriculum – 30 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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BUS 1100 | Introduction to Business Applications and Computing | 4 cr |
BUS 1131 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 cr |
BUS 2004 | Principles of Marketing | 3 cr |
BUS 2021 | Principles of Management | 3 cr |
ACCT 2101 | Financial Accounting | 4 cr |
ACCT 2102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 cr |
Business Electives | 9 cr | |
Total Credits: | 30 | |
Electives may be chosen from any business course. Students may also choose to focus electives within the certificate areas of human resource management, marketing and sales, project management, small business development, supervision, office technology, or customer service in an effort to qualify for a certificate in conjunction with the degree. |
Liberal Arts – 30 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 1108 | Writing and Research Skills | 4 cr |
ENG 1130 | Writing and Research for the Professions | 3 cr |
ECON 1105 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 cr |
ECON 1106 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 cr |
COMM 1110 | Public Speaking | 3 cr |
MATH 1103 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 cr |
MATH 1118 | College Algebra or higher-level math | 4 cr |
MnTC Goal 6 elective | 3 cr | |
Liberal Arts elective | MnTC courses only | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 30 |
RECOMMENDED FULL-TIME COURSE OF STUDY
Note: Not all courses will be available every semester. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area course choices, please visit:www.inverhills.edu/MnTC
Semester 1 - 15 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 1108 | Writing and Research Skills | 4 cr |
BUS 1100 | Introduction to Business Applications and Computing | 4 cr |
BUS 2004 | Principles of Marketing | 3 cr |
MATH 1118 | College Algebra or higher level math | 4 cr |
Total Credits: | 15 |
Semester 2 - 16 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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BUS 2021 | Principles of Management | 3 cr |
BUS 1131 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 cr |
ECON 1105 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 cr |
ENG 1130 | Writing and Research for the Professions | 3 cr |
MATH 1103 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 cr |
Total Credits: | 16 |
Semester 3 - 16 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ACCT 2101 | Financial Accounting | 4 cr |
COMM 1100 | Public Speaking | 3 cr |
ECON 1106 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 cr |
Business elective | 3 cr | |
Liberal Arts elective | MnTC courses only | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 16 |
Semester 4 - 13 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ACCT 2102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 cr |
Business electives | 6 cr | |
MnTC Goal 6 elective | 3 cr | |
Total Credits: | 13 |
RECOMMENDED PART-TIME COURSE OF STUDY
Note: Not all courses will be available every semester. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area course choices, please visit: www.inverhills.edu/MnTC
Semester 1 - 8 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 1108 | Writing and Research Skills | 4 cr |
BUS 1100 | Introduction to Business Applications and Computing | 4 cr |
Total Credits: | 8 |
Semester 2 - 9 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BUS 2004 | Principles of Marketing | 3 cr |
BUS 2021 | Principles of Management | 3 cr |
MnTC Goal 6 elective | 3 cr | |
Total Credits: | 9 |
Semester 3 - 10 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BUS 1131 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 cr |
ECON 1105 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 cr |
MATH 1118 | College Algebra or higher level math | 4 cr |
Total Credits: | 10 |
Semester 4 - 10 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Business elective | 3 cr | |
ACCT 2101 | Financial Accounting | 4 cr |
COMM 1100 | Public Speaking | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 10 |
Semester 5 - 10 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 1130 | Writing and Research for the Professions | 3 cr |
ECON 1106 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 cr |
MATH 1103 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 cr |
Total Credits: | 10 |
Semester 6 - 10 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ACCT 2102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 cr |
Business electives | 6 cr | |
Total Credits: | 10 |
Semester 7 - 3 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Liberal Arts elective | MnTC courses only | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 3 |
A.A.S., Contemporary Business Practice – 60 credits
This program is designed to prepare students for increased responsibilities in management, supervision, marketing, sales or small business management. The A.A.S. degree provides additional business coursework for individuals who wish to seek new employment after graduation or who wish to enhance their advancement opportunities with their current employers.
Program Information
The Contemporary Business Practice A.A.S. degree is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. As such, the business department has adopted a continuous improvement process centered on offering coursework that meets the demands of today’s business environment. The program provides for electives in business that allow students to customize their program to meet individual learning objectives as well as fulfill various requirements for four-year bachelor's degree programs at selected colleges and universities. Because there are fewer liberal arts credits, the A.A.S. degree is not typically recommended for students who plan to earn a bachelor's degree. Students planning to earn a bachelor's degree typically consider the Business Transfer Pathway A.S. degree as well as meet with an Inver Hills counselor or advisor early in the program to determine the most appropriate course of action based on educational and career goals.
Coursework Program Planning GuideBusiness Curriculum - 38 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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BUS 1100 | Introduction to Business Applications and Computing | 4 cr |
BUS 1101 | Introduction to Business in Society | 3 cr |
BUS 1112 | Business Math | 3 cr |
BUS 1131 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 cr |
BUS 2004 | Principles of Marketing | 3 cr |
BUS 2021 OR
BUS 1119 |
Principles of Management OR
Human Relations in Business |
3 cr |
ACCT 2101 | Financial Accounting | 4 cr |
Business electives | 15 cr | |
Total Credits: | 38 | |
Electives may be chosen from any business course. Students may also choose to focus electives within the certificate areas of human resource management, marketing and sales, project management, small business development, supervision, office technology or customer service in an effort to qualify for a certificate in conjunction with the degree. |
Liberal Arts - 22 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 1108 | Writing and Research Skills | 4 cr |
ENG 1130 | Writing and Research for the Professions | 3 cr |
COMM 1110 | Public Speaking | 3 cr |
ECON 1105 OR
ECON 1106 |
Principles of Macroeconomics OR
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 cr |
MnTC Goal 3 (with lab) OR
MnTC Goal 4 elective |
Recommend: MATH 1103 or MATH 1118 | 3 cr |
MnTC Goal 6 elective | 3 cr | |
Liberal Arts elective | MnTC courses only | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 22 |
Business Certificates
Students can earn a distinct career credential in these concentrated areas of study within business, each designed to complement work experience or a previous college degree. Credits from the certificate can be applied toward the A.A.S. Contemporary Business Practice degree or Business Transfer Pathway A.S. degree. Students who have any questions related to these certificates as areas of concentration may wish to discuss them with either a business instructor, an academic counselor or an advisor.
Business Analytics Certificate - 15 credits
Business analytics applications allow users to build their own data analysis without going through technology developers. This certificate provides hands-on experience with industry-leading, self-service business analytics applications. Additionally, processes such as ETL (extract, transform, load), and best-practice dashboard design elements are incorporated within the broader context of developing insightful business analysis.
Coursework Program Planning GuideBusiness Analytics Certificate Curriculum – 15 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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BUS 1100 | Introduction to Business Applications and Computing | 4 cr |
MATH 1103 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 cr |
BUS 2004 | Principles of Marketing | 3 cr |
BUS 2400 | Business Analytics Applications | 4 cr |
Total Credits: | 15 |
Customer Service Certificate – 12 credits
Prepares individuals for a career as a customer service representative. The program allows students to become proficient in key areas of customer service, including customer communications, conflict resolution, strategic customer retention, and customer service management.
Coursework Program Planning Guide Program ReportCustomer Service Certificate Curriculum – 12 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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BUS 1101 | Intro to Business in Society | 3 cr |
BUS 1102 | Principles of Customer Service | 3 cr |
BUS 1119 OR
BUS 2021 |
Human Relations in Business OR
Principles of Management |
3 cr |
BUS 1125 | Management of Customer Service | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 12 |
Human Resource Management Certificate – 18 credits
Prepares individuals with experience in the human resource field for taking Professional Human Resource/Senior Professional Human Resource certification or individuals without experience for human resource entry level positions. Accelerated options are available for this program, providing the opportunity for participants to complete the certificate program, when taking two courses simultaneously, in less than two terms. Specific course calendar should be consulted
Coursework Program Planning Guide Program ReportHuman Resource Management Curriculum – 18 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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BUS 1119 | Human Relations in Business | 3 cr |
BUS 1122 | Human Resource Management | 3 cr |
BUS 1141 | Workforce Planning | 3 cr |
BUS 1143 | Total Reward and Compensation | 3 cr |
BUS 1145 | Risk Management | 3 cr |
BUS 2130 | Employment Law for Business | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 18 |
Marketing And Sales Certificate – 16 credits
Designed to provide the foundational knowledge necessary to launch a career in sales and marketing. It is intended for those new to the job market or those wishing to make a career switch to sales and marketing.
Coursework Program Planning GuideMarketing and Sales Certificate Curriculum – 16 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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BUS 1100 | Introduction to Business Applications and Computing | 4 cr |
BUS 1105 | Sales and Negotiating Skills | 3 cr |
BUS 2004 | Principles of Marketing | 3 cr |
BUS 2021 | Principles of Management | 3 cr |
BUS 2320 | Project Management and Planning Skills | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 16 |
Office Technology Certificate – 15 credits
Prepares learners with foundational Microsoft software application knowledge useful in a wide variety of office settings.
Coursework Program Planning GuideOffice Technology Certificate Curriculum – 15 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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BUS 1100 | Introduction to Business Applications and Computing | 4 cr |
BUS 1170 | Microsoft Word | 3 cr |
BUS 1172 | Intermediate Excel | 1 cr |
BUS 1175 | Intermediate Access | 1 cr |
BUS 1176 | Project Management Software | 3 cr |
BUS 2021 | Principles of Management | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 15 |
Project Management Certificate – 13 credits
Prepares individuals with critical tools, techniques and skills to work in a dynamic project management environment and learn to run projects within any industry.
Coursework Program Planning GuideProject Management Certificate Curriculum – 13 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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BUS 1100 | Introduction to Business Applications and Computing | 4 cr |
BUS 1176 | Project Management Software | 3 cr |
BUS 2021 | Principles of Management | 3 cr |
BUS 2320 | Project Management and Planning Skills | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 13 |
Small Business Development Certificate – 17 credits
Designed to provide foundational knowledge for those seeking to start a new business venture and/or better manage an existing small business.
Coursework Program Planning GuideSmall Business Development Certificate Curriculum – 17 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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BUS 1100 | Introduction to Business Applications and Computing | 4 cr |
BUS 1160 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | 3 cr |
BUS 1131 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 cr |
BUS 2320 | Project Management and Planning Skills | 3 cr |
ACCT 2101 | Financial Accounting | 4 cr |
Total Credits: | 17 |
Supervision Certificate – 12 credits
Prepares individuals with responsibility for the day-to-day performance of an individual, group, team, or shift. The program prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to effectively supervise a group to reach its goals, and resolve problems as they arise.
Coursework Program Planning GuideSupervision Certificate Curriculum – 12 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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BUS 1118 | Business Ethics | 3 cr |
BUS 1119 | Human Relations in Business | 3 cr |
BUS 1150 | Supervisory Techniques for Business | 3 cr |
BUS 2021 | Principles of Management | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 12 |