Program Overview
This program is designed for the student who desires to advance in his/her career, or enter the workforce upon graduation from KCC. Graduates should be qualified for a variety of entry or mid-level positions in business, accounting, marketing, management and transportation.
This degree is not designed for transfer, however graduates will find that adult studies degree programs offered at many universities often make it possible to continue on to a bachelor’s degree with minimal disruption. If you are interested in transferring to a four-year institution, working with a KCC advisor can ensure a smooth transfer experience.
Additional Program Information
Among electives and required courses in this curriculum, five courses (ACCT 1514, ACCT 1523, BSNS 1553, BSNS 1653, and COSC 1513) meet Illinois Articulation Initiative Major-Specific requirements for business majors. Visit www.itransfer.org or a KCC academic advisor for more information.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| BSNS1553 | Introduction to Business | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS1653 | Business Law | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS1663 | Legal & Social Env of Business | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS2553 | Principles of Management | 3 Credits |
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| ACCT1413 | General Accounting | 3 Credits |
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| ACCT1514 | Financial Accounting | 4 Credits |
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| COSC1513 | Introduction to Information Processing | 3 Credits |
| MKTG1553 | Principles of Marketing | 3 Credits |
| Credit Hours: | 18-19 |
For an Accounting specialization, the recommendation is ACCT 1514.
General education
| COMM1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
| ENGL1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| ENGL1623 | English II | 3 Credits |
| MATH1213 | Business Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| General Education Course | 4 Credits |
Choose one
| ECON1543 | Principles of Economics | 3 Credits |
| ECON1553 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 Credits |
| ECON1563 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 Credits |
| Credit Hours: | 19 |
Electives
| Business Electives | 12 Credits |
| Credit Hours: | 12 |
Specialization
Choose one specialization. All courses must be from the same specialization.
Accounting
If ACCT 1514 is completed as a Business major course, it does not have to be repeated in the specialization.
Marketing/Management
| MKTG1253 | Sales & Customer Service | 3 Credits |
| MKTG2063 | Fundamentals of Advertising | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS2113 | Small Business Management | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS1373 | Personal Finance | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS2213 | Human Resource Management | 3 Credits |
Supply Chain Management
| TWDL1003 | Transportation & Physical Distribution | 3 Credits |
| TWDL1103 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 3 Credits |
| TWDL1203 | Introduction to Import/Export | 3 Credits |
| TWDL1303 | Principles of Operations Management | 3 Credits |
| TWDL1402 | Transportation & Cargo Security | 2 Credits |
| Credit Hours: | 11-14 |
Minimum Credit Hours: 61
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
Spring semester
| COMM1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS1653 | Business Law | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS1663 | Legal & Social Env of Business | 3 Credits |
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| ECON Course | 3 Credits |
| Specialization Courses | 6-7 Credits |
| Business Elective | 3 Credits |
Fall semester
| BSNS2553 | Principles of Management | 3 Credits |
| COSC1513 | Introduction to Information Processing | 3 Credits |
| Specialization Courses | 5-6 Credits |
| Business Elective | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
| ENGL1623 | English II | 3 Credits |
| Specialization Course (if needed) | 2-3 Credits |
| Business Electives | 6 Credits |
| General Education Elective | 4 Credits |
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