Business Software and Administrative Management (AAS)
60 Credits
The Business Software and Administrative Management degree is designed for students interested in employment after graduation or enhancing current skills. The program offers a combination of business software applications and management coursework to prepare students for a rapidly changing business environment. Graduates from this program can enter careers in administration, management, sales, marketing, or technology departments within a business or organization.
Core Courses – 33-34 Credits
| BUSN 1105 | Introduction to Business | 3 cr |
| BUSN 1201 | Information Technology Concepts and Business Software 1 | 3 cr |
| BUSN 1210 | Exceptional Customer Service | 3 cr |
| BUSN 1220 | Business Problem Solving Analyzing - Excel | 3 cr |
| BUSN 1230 | Access: Information Management | 3 cr |
| BUSN 1240 | Word: Document Processing | 3 cr |
| BUSN 1260 | PowerPoint: Graphic Presentations | 3 cr |
| BUSN 2000 | Computer Applications Training Practicum | 3 cr |
| BUSN 2155 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 cr |
| BUSN 2300 | Principles of Management | 3 cr |
Note: BUSN 1000 Keyboard and Essential Computer Skills is required if keyboarding speed is less than 35 wpm with accuracy; skill will be measured in BUSN 2000. Three certificates are still available which include room for a student to take BUSN 1000.
Complete one of the following two courses:
Complete BUSN electives totaling 9 credits
The department recommends students complete a specialization that when combined with the required core courses above, leads to the award of a marketable business certificate. Accomplishment of the core courses fulfill the requirements of the Business Software and Administrative Management Certificate and students may apply for this certificate upon completion of the core coursework. Students may choose an additional specialization certificate listed below or complete any additional Business Electives to meet the minimum elective requirement.
Human Resources Management
Management
| BUSN 1107 | Leadership in the Workplace | 3 cr |
| BUSN 2100 | Human Relations and Effective Teams | 3 cr |
| BUSN XXXX | Business Elective (any BUSN course not taken) | |
Marketing
Choose two of the following three courses:
Small Business Management:
Additional Required Courses – 17-18 Credits
Complete one of the following four courses:
Complete one of the following two courses:
Complete at least one additional course from MnTC Goal areas 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, or 10
Complete additional courses to reach 60 credits total.
Other Degree Requirements
If needed, complete additional courses to reach 60-level 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.