Outcomes
Analyze and record financial transactions in a manual and computerized system.
Prepare financial statements according to generally accepted accounting principles.
Analyze and prepare financial information for management decision-making.
Compute payroll transactions in accordance with current payroll reporting requirements.
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
| BSNS 1553 | Introduction to Business | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS 1653 | Business Law | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS 1663 | Legal & Social Env of Business | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS 2553 | Principles of Management | 3 Credits |
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| ACCT 1413 | General Accounting | 3 Credits |
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| ACCT 1514 | Financial Accounting | 4 Credits |
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| COSC 1513 | Introduction to Information Processing | 3 Credits |
| MKTG 1553 | Principles of Marketing | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18-19 |
For an Accounting specialization, the recommendation is ACCT 1514.
General education
Choose one
| ECON 1543 | Principles of Economics | 3 Credits |
| ECON 1553 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 Credits |
| ECON 1563 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Electives
| | Business Electives | 12 Credits |
| Total 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
Supply Chain Management
| TWDL 1003 | Transportation & Physical Distribution | 3 Credits |
| TWDL 1103 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 3 Credits |
| TWDL 1203 | Introduction to Import/Export | 3 Credits |
| TWDL 1303 | Principles of Operations Management | 3 Credits |
| TWDL 1402 | Transportation & Cargo Security | 2 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11-14 |
Total Credit Hours: 61
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
Spring semester
| COMM 1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS 1653 | Business Law | 3 Credits |
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| BSNS 1663 | 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
| BSNS 2553 | Principles of Management | 3 Credits |
| COSC 1513 | Introduction to Information Processing | 3 Credits |
| | Specialization Courses | 5-6 Credits |
| | Business Elective | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
| ENGL 1623 | English II | 3 Credits |
| | Specialization Course (if needed) | 2-3 Credits |
| | Business Electives | 6 Credits |
| | General Education Elective | 4 Credits |
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