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: 61

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
ENGL 125	BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS	3
ECON 105 or	SURVEY OF ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES  or	3
ECON 110	PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS	3
BUS 120	BUSINESS MATHEMATICS	3
	LABORATORY SCIENCE	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 220	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 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

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; MKTG 201
Fall Semester 2	ACCTG 101; BUS 215; ENGL 125; Laboratory Science; MGMT 205
Spring Semester 2	BUS 220; BUS 260; MGMT 213; MGMT 216; BUS 151; Humanities/Fine Arts

Program Contact Information

Julie Howar, Dean

Business, Hospitality, and Information Systems

Room TC205

(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.