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Business, Industry & Technology, AS


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Total Credits: 60

Major Code: 5700

Program Description

The Associate of Science (AS) in Business, Industry and Technology degree program is designed to provide students with a pathway from a technical preparation high school program, technical college vocational program, competency-based education or career coursework program to the com­pletion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Met­ropolitan State University. This degree blends general education with a fo­cus upon career advancement in business, industry and/or technology. For assistance in program planning, or to explore additional transfer options, students should schedule a time to meet with an academic advisor. This degree may transfer in part or in its entirety to baccalaureate institutions. Students should meet with a representative of the transfer institution when planning their program.

Program Requirements: 10 credits


Complete the following courses:

Program Electives: 20 Credits


Select from the following two options. 

If you transfer in fewer than 20 credits, you may select the balance of your credits from courses with the department prefixes listed in Option 1.

Option 1


Complete up to 20 credits of Anoka-Ramsey coursework with the course prefixes from the following career programs:

  • (BIOL) Biological or Environmental Sciences
  • (BMED) Biomedical Technologies
  • (BUS) Business
  • (CNET) Computer Networking
  • (CSCI) Computer Science
  • (HPER) Fitness
  • (GEOG) Geography
  • (IHH) Integrative Health & Healing
  • (NURS) Nursing
  • (PTAC) Physical Therapy Assistant

Option 2


Transfer up to 20 college-level credits from a Technical College, Tech/Prep High School program, Credit for Prior Learning program, or other degree-granting institution relating to one or more of the following career clusters:

  • Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
  • Architecture and Construction
  • Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
  • Business, Management, and Administration
  • Education and Training
  • Finance
  • Government and Public Administration
  • Health Science
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Human Services
  • Information Technology
  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing, Sales, and Service
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
  • Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits


Complete at least 30 general education credits from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), including the required courses listed. You must complete at least one course in six of the ten goal areas. One course may satisfy more than one goal area, but the course credits may be counted only once.

Goal 02: Critical Thinking


Optional: May be taken to reach 1 of 6 goals/MnTC total. MnTC Goal 02 Course List  

Goal 03: Natural Sciences


Optional: May be taken to reach 1 of 6 goals/MnTC total. MnTC Goal 03 Course List  

Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning


Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences


Goal 06: Humanities/Fine Arts


Optional: May be taken to reach 1 of 6 goals/MnTC total. MnTC Goal 06 Course List  

Goal 07: Human Diversity


Optional: May be taken to reach 1 of 6 goals/MnTC total. MnTC Goal 07 Course List  

Goal 08: Global Perspective


Optional: May be taken to reach 1 of 6 goals/MnTC total. MnTC Goal 08 Course List  

Goal 09: Ethical/Civic Responsibility


Optional: May be taken to reach 1 of 6 goals/MnTC total. MnTC Goal 09 Course List  

Goal 10: People and the Environment


Optional: May be taken to reach 1 of 6 goals/MnTC total. MnTC Goal 10 Course List  

Program Information


Program Goals


By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning goals:

  1. Competently execute academic learning skills and demonstrate the interpersonal skills necessary for success in a four year degree program of study; and
  2. Integrate technical knowledge and/or vocational skills in a manner that is flexible, demonstrating critical thinking and transferability of competencies within various circumstances.

Completion Requirements


  • A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
  • Satisfy residency requirements.
  • A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
  • Completion of specific degree requirements.
  • To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
  • The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

Program Sequence


The sequence that follows is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students will need more time to complete this program; many courses are offered in the evening.

1st Year


2nd Year


Fall Semester


Total: 15 Credits

Spring Semester


  • Courses from Option 1 or Option 2 Credits: 16 
Total: 16 Credits

Note


This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on anokaramsey.edu.

You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance, information about transfer credit evaluation, and transfer options.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator and a member of Minnesota State. Disclaimer, Non-Discrimination Statement, and Student Consumer Information, such as graduation rates and median debt, can be found here: AnokaRamsey.edu/disclosures.

This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.

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