Academics
Business
The mission of the Associate in Applied Science Business degree is to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge in fundamental business concepts including accounting, business math, management, customer service, finance, and marketing to gain entry-level employment in a variety of business enterprises.
Degree
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
Course | Name | Credit Hours |
ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I  | 3 |
COMM 110 or | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY  or | 3 |
COMM 212 | PUBLIC SPEAKING  | 3 |
ECON 105 or | SURVEY OF ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES  or | 3 |
ECON 110 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS  | 3 |
BUS 120 | BUSINESS MATHEMATICS  | 3 |
MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE * | 3 to 4 | |
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
Course | Name | Credit Hours |
ACCTG 101 | SURVEY OF ACCOUNTING  | 3 |
BUS 100 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EMPLOYEES  | 3 |
BUS 121 | PRINCIPLES OF CUSTOMER SERVICE  | 3 |
BUS 215 | LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS  | 3 |
BUS 240 | PERSONAL FINANCE  | 3 |
BUS 260 | BUSINESS INTERNSHIP  | 3 |
CMPSC 120 | BUSINESS COMPUTER SYSTEMS  | 3 |
MGMT 113 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT  | 3 |
MGMT 205 | PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT  | 3 |
MGMT 213 | MANAGEMENT CASES AND PROBLEMS  | 3 |
MGMT 214 | MANAGING TECHNOLOGY  | 3 |
MGMT 216 | SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT  | 3 |
MKTG 112 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING  | 3 |
MKTG 201 | SALES  | 3 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science degree.
The Associate in Applied Science Business program of study is designed for students preparing for professional positions of responsibility at a variety of business enterprises. The program offers courses in accounting, business math, management, customer service, finance, sales, marketing, human resource management, and professional development.
Students complete an internship in an approved business where they gain practical experience. Program requirements can be completed in four semesters of full-time study or on a part-time basis. The program is not designed for college transfer, although some courses may transfer with approval from four-year institutions.
Recommended Course Sequence
Semester | Courses |
Fall Semester 1 | ENGL 110; BUS 100; MGMT 113; CMPSC 120; MKTG 112 |
Spring Semester 1 | BUS 120; BUS 121; ECON 105 or ECON 110; MGMT 214; MGMT 205 |
Fall Semester 2 | ACCTG 101; BUS 215; COMM 110 or COMM 212; Science/Mathematics; MKTG 201 |
Spring Semester 2 | BUS 240; BUS 260; MGMT 213; MGMT 216; Humanities/Fine Arts |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems
East Peoria Campus, Technology Center, Room 205
(309) 694-5558
Illinois Career Cluster
Business, Management and Administration
Career Pathway:
Management
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Business Management and Administration If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Composition I (ENGL 110) | Humanities | Lab Science High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Management
| Student Information Small Business Management
(24 credit hours) none Small business owners, managers
$15-20/hr
Business Specialist
(30 credit hours) none First-line supervisors, managers$15-20/hr
Business
(61 credit hours) none Sales managers, administrative services managers, general and operations managers$15-25/hr Program transfer guides layout coursework to be taken at ICC and the transfer institution to complete specific programs of study or majors. Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides:
Pathway:
General Management
ICC Pathway: Business Management
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Industry Credentials
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