Would you like to develop a solid business foundation to support your educational goals?

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree with a Business Concentration is designed specifically for liberal arts students who want to develop a strong business foundation as they work toward transferring to a four-year university program to enter a College of Business. The curriculum is designed for students planning to transfer and pursue a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, human resources, international business, management, or marketing.

If you are undecided about your major, this could be an ideal choice for you because of the exposure to a variety of subject areas. The Business credits required for this concentration provide a clear perspective on a variety of business careers. Earning your AA with a Business Concentration is equivalent to completing the first two years of a bachelors' degree.

All full-time Riverland Business faculty members have advanced degrees plus work experience. They maintain membership in professional business organizations to help them stay current in their field. Smaller class sizes at Riverland mean that you get more personalized attention from instructors and many students tell us this helps them establish a solid foundation for success. Oncampus and online classes are distinct advantages of this program. If you prefer, you can complete this major totally online.

A student successfully completing this degree will be able to

• Apply critical thinking processes to ethically analyze and evaluate business situations.
• Demonstrate the ability to use application software, technology, and other resources to research, analyze, and integrate data to solve business problems.
• Prepare and present oral, written and group materials that inform, persuade, and influence others.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively work in a team environment to achieve goals.
• Apply the principles of accounting, finance, and economics to evaluate fiscal decisions.

Required Core Courses (11 credits)

MnTC General Education Courses (41 credits)

Electives (8 credits needed from courses listed below. For proper course selection, please contact the program advisor or enrollment advisor.)