Business Administration - Finance and Investment Management Emphasis
The exciting and ever-changing business world offers a wealth of employment opportunities. All businesses need core people with knowledge and skills in various areas, including accounting, marketing, computer applications, human resources, and management strategies. While most people can't be experts in all of these fields, having a general background in business administration gives you a solid foundation upon which to build. You can then apply your general skills and education in any industry that interests you, developing specific skills while on the job.
After obtaining a Business Administration Associate in Applied Science Degree from Northwestern College, you could start out in an entry-level administrative position and eventually move your way up to a management position or become a top executive. Northwestern College's Business Administration program emphasizes the critical thinking and communication skills that employers demand.
PROGRAM GOALS
Northwestern College's Business Administration program provides students with a broad understanding of how the business world works. Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of the common professional components of a business environment
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Understand and analyze ethical behaviors in a business environment
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Recognize and apply clear oral, written, and electronic communications when making professional business decisions
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Construct and implement strategies to maximize operational effectiveness in a dynamic and rapidly evolving business environment
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Prepare and present a complete business plan
BUSINESS EXTERNSHIP
The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Administration offers students a supervised learning experience outside of the classroom. During externships, students deal with day-to-day office situations and perform services of value for a participating employer in exchange for academic credit. Although there is no remuneration for externships, the hands-on experience gained is invaluable.
ACCREDITATION
The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Administration is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A Business Administration degree from Northwestern College can be used as a standalone credential or as a stepping stone into a bachelor's degree program. The degree provides students with a solid foundation of business concepts and best practices that are relevant to virtually any industry. Graduates of our program may find employment in the following areas:
THE NC ADVANTAGE
Northwestern College's Business Administration program teaches you important business fundamentals, while providing you with a degree that's recognized by your peers and respected by employers. Request more information about our program today, and join this growing occupation.