Business Management (AAS)
60 Credits
The Business Management AAS degree provides a broad foundation in business principles for those seeking immediate employment after graduation or who wish to gain additional skills for advancement opportunities within their chosen area of specialization. The program provides a combination of core business concepts with supporting general education classes that provide students with critical thinking and fundamental business skills. These skills are appropriate for positions in supervision, management, marketing, sales, service industries, or small business management.
Core Courses – 37-41 Credits
Complete the following (24 credits):
Complete one of the following two courses:
Complete one of the following two courses:
Complete BUSN electives totaling 8-9 credits
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Note: The department recommends students complete a specialization that when combined with the required core BUSN courses, leads to the award of a marketable business certificate. Accomplishment of the core BUSN courses fulfill the requirements of the Management Certificate and students may apply for certificate graduation award upon completion of the BUSN core. Students may choose an additional specialization certificate listed below or complete any additional Business Electives to meet the minimum elective requirement.
Business Software and Administrative Management
| BUSN 1220 | Business Problem Solving Analyzing - Excel | 3 cr |
| BUSN 1230 | Access: Information Management | 3 cr |
| BUSN 1240 | Word: Document Processing | 3 cr |
Food and Beverage Management
| BUSN 1152 | Hotel Operations Management | 4 cr |
| BUSN 1157 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management | 4 cr |
Hotel Operations Management
| BUSN 1152 | Hotel Operations Management | 4 cr |
| BUSN 1157 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management | 4 cr |
Human Resources Management
| BUSN 1145 | Supervision | 3 cr |
| BUSN 2200 | Human Resource Management | 3 cr |
| BUSN XXXX | Business Elective (any BUSN course not taken) | |
Marketing
Choose two of the following three courses:
Small Business Management:
Sustainable Tourism Management
| BUSN 1133 | Current Trends in Tourism | 1 cr |
| BUSN 1134 | Sustainable and Responsible Tourism | 3 cr |
| BUSN 1157 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management | 4 cr |
| BUSN 2097 | Internship in Hospitality & Tourism | 2-4 cr |
Additional Required Courses – 19-23 Credits
Complete one of the following three courses:
Complete one of the following two courses:
Complete additional MnTC courses to reach 60 credits.
Students are required to complete one MnTC course from Goal Area 3, 4, 6, 7, or 10 and any additional MnTC courses to total at least 16 credits.
Other Degree Requirements
- If needed, complete additional courses to reach 60 credits total.
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
- Earn a minimum of 15 college-level credits at Normandale.
Coursework in this degree program satisfies a portion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). Please see MnTC Degree Audit Report.