Business Education
Program Summary
This degree is designed for the student planning to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate degree program and complete the requirements to teach at the secondary level. Students completing this course of study earn an Associate of Science degree.
Degree Offered:
Associate of Science in Business Education
Classes Addressing Student Outcomes
AC101 Accounting Fundamentals
AC177 Accounting I
AC178 Accounting II
AC257 Managerial Accounting
BU178 Introduction to Business
BU212 Business Communications
BU217 The Legal Environment of Business
BU237 Principles of Management
CO176 Computer Concepts & Applications
EC276 Principles of Macroeconomics
EC277 Principles of Microeconomics
Suggested Program of Study
Suggested Program of Study
COURSE NO. | COURSE NAME | CR HR(S) |
General Education Hours Required (31) | ||
EN176 | English Composition I | 3 |
EN177 | English Composition II | 3 |
Oral Communications - Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
Mathematics - Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
Natural Science with Lab - Gen. Ed. | 5 | |
Social/ Behavioral Science - Gen. Ed. | 6 | |
Arts/ Humanities - Gen. Ed. | 6 | |
Physical Education - 100 level or above | 1 | |
SO100 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
Required Business Courses (18) | ||
AC177 | Accounting I | 3 |
AC178 | Accounting II | 3 |
AC257 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
CO176 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3 |
EC276 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
EC277 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Business Electives (13/48) | ||
AC101 | Accounting Fundamentals | 3 |
AG106 | Principles of Ag Economics | 3 |
AG109 | Farm & Records Management | 3 |
BU175 | Personal Finance | 3 |
BU178 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
BU212 | Business Communications | 3 |
BU217 | The Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
BU221 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
BU222 | Customer Service | 3 |
BU225 | Marketing | 3 |
BU237 | Principles of Management | 3 |
BU241 | Management of Small Business | 3 |
BU245 | Principles of Selling | 3 |
ED177 | Foundations of Modern Education | 3 |
MA205 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
MA210 | Calculus: Business & Liberal Arts | 3 |
Min. Credit Hours to Graduate: | 62 |
- Zero-level courses do not count toward graduation but are included in tuition costs.
- Intermediate Algebra counts toward graduation but students taking College Algebra also will incur additional tuition costs. Students transferring to a 4-year university are encouraged to complete College Algebra at CCC.
- Students pursuing an AS degree should take the 5-credit hour science option. Students earning an AA can take the 4-credit hour option.
- It is recommended that students meet with an advisor to determine course placement and sequence.
Colby Community College has articulation agreements with the following 4-year schools:
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Emporia State University |
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Fort Hays State University |
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Kansas State University |
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University of Kansas |
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Washburn University |
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Wichita State University |
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CSU-Global |
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Metro University |
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Regis University |
Colby Community College has articulation agreements with the following 4-year schools:
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Emporia State University |
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Fort Hays State University |
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Kansas State University |
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University of Kansas |
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Washburn University |
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Wichita State University |
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CSU-Global |
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Metro University |
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Regis University |