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2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Business: Workplace & Technology Emphasis, AAS


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Total Credits: 60

Major Code: 5036

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Business: Workplace and Tech­nology Emphasis degree program is designed to prepare students to use business technologies in the workplace. The AAS degree combines general education and business concepts and procedures to fully prepare the grad­uate for employment. Students can complete the coursework on a full- or part-time basis; however, it is recommended that the degree be completed within four years. 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.

Additional Requirements: 23 credits


General Education/MnTC Requirements: 15 credits


Complete a minimum of 15 credits in at least three of the ten goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), including the courses listed below.

Goal 01: Communication


Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences


Remaining General Education/MnTC Credits


Select the remaining 5 credits from courses in at least one of the remaining MnTC goal areas.

Program Information


Program Goals


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

  1. Apply critical thinking skills in the identification, analysis, resolution, and assessment of business problems;
  2. Exhibit interpersonal skills, professional attitudes, and ethical principles in business practices and communications;
  3. Apply appropriate information technology in the business environment;
  4. Identify the major factors of competitive success utilized by domestic and global business organizations;
  5. Apply appropriate methods to effectively manage a business environment; and
  6. Express ideas, information, proposals, and reactions clearly and professionally in written and spoken form.

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.
  • 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.

1st Year


2nd Year


Total: 15 credits

*Offered Fall Semester only

Total: 14 credits

**Offered Spring Semester only

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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