Business Associate Degree | North Hennepin C.C.

The Business Transfer Pathway Associate of Science is designed for students who are interested in transferring after graduation to pursue a bachelor's degree or a professional degree in business, management, marketing, education, or training.

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Overview

The Business Transfer Pathway AS degree program offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Business bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities. Students have the opportunity to explore their interests in the field of business and the option of selecting a marketing concentration or a management concentration, before deciding on an area of focus for a related bachelor's degree program.

Delivery Method: In-person, Hybrid

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Business Transfer Pathway AS Curriculum PDF

Business/Marketing/Retailing Course Outlines and Descriptions

Business Transfer Pathway - Weekend College PDF

Free College Tuition - North Star Promise Scholarship

Time to Complete

The Business Transfer Pathway AS degree program can be completed in four semesters. Transferring credits into NHCC may result in the program taking less time. Taking classes on a part-time basis will require additional semesters.

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Costs

Tuition & Fees:
$210.86 per credit (60 credits)
$220.48 per fully online credit

Tuition Details

What You Will Learn

• How to describe the major functional areas of American businesses and the global aspects and legal and ethical responsibility of businesses operating profitably in a changing world and apply to daily business practice.

• Gain an understanding of supervisory issues in planning, human resources, team building, and motivation and apply basic supervisory concepts to develop proactive solutions.

• Illustrate the marketing concept through the completion of a comprehensive marketing plan.

• How to produce a business model and business plan.

• How to use prevalent business software and technology to access information and solve basic business tasks.

After NHCC

NHCC's Business Transfer Pathway transfers seamlessly to the Business Administration BS degree program at Metropolitan State University. For more information, visit the University Center.

Transfer Options

NHCC's Business AS Degree transfers seamlessly to many bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities, and there are many transfer options for private colleges. If you plan on transferring to a bachelor's program, be sure to meet with your academic advisor in your first semester at NHCC.

Minnesota State Transfer

In partnership with Metropolitan State University, students can earn a bachelor's degree in Business on NHCC's campus.

The Business Transfer Pathway AS will transfer to any of the following Minnesota State universities:

Private College Transfer

Be sure to meet with your academic advisor if you are considering transferring.

The Business Transfer Pathway AS will transfer to any of the following Minnesota private colleges:

Transfer Options Outside Minnesota State

If you plan to transfer to a business program outside the Minnesota State system, it's important to work with your academic advisor in your first semester at NHCC.

If you're planning to transfer to a Business bachelor's program at the University of Minnesota, you should start in the Liberal Arts AA program at NHCC, and you'll need to work with your academic advisor in your first semester at NHCC.

Career Outlook

Graduates of the Business Transfer Pathway program can enter the workforce or choose to continue their education in a business-related bachelor's program. A business degree is one of the broadest degrees you can get. The skills gained through a business education are needed in every industry, and in a variety of careers. Learn more on CareerWise.

Potential Career Fields

Customer service
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Marketing
Management
Public administration
Sales

Where NHCC Business Grads Work

Amazon
Best Buy
Connect Wireless
Data Recognition Corporation
Nike
North Memorial
Northern Power Products, Inc.
Social Security Administration
Target Corp.
UCare

Students in the Business Transfer Pathway benefit from small class sizes, and apply what they learn in collaborative, real-world projects, and individual work.

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business students talking in a classroom

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NHCC's tuition is among the most affordable in Minnesota.

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Financial Aid

Scholarships are money you don't have to repay
Grants are money you don't have to repay

Free College Tuition

The North Star Promise scholarship program provides free college tuition to eligible students. Find out if you might be eligible.

Program Roadmaps

Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.

Business Transfer Pathway Curriculum

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Curriculum

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Program Courses
Course Code	Title	Course Outlines	Goal Areas	Credits
ACCT 2111	Financial Accounting	View-ACCT 2111	n/a	4
ACCT 2112	Managerial Accounting	View-ACCT 2112	n/a	4
BUS 1100	Introduction to Business	View-BUS 1100	n/a	3
BUS 1110	Human Relations & Professional Skills	View-BUS 1110	n/a	3
BUS 1300	Legal Environment of Business	View-BUS 1300	n/a	3
BUS 2100	Business Statistics	View-BUS 2100	n/a	4
BUS 2200	Principles of Management	View-BUS 2200	n/a	3
BUS 2600	Principles of Marketing	View-BUS 2600	n/a	3
1 course from CIS1101, CIS1102
CIS 1101	Business Computer Systems I or	View-CIS 1101	n/a	3
CIS 1102	Business Computer Systems II	View-CIS 1102	n/a	3

General Education Courses
Course Code	Title	Course Outlines	Goal Areas	Credits
College Writing I II
ENGL 1200	Gateway College Writing or	View-ENGL 1200	n/a	4
ENGL 1201	College Writing I	View-ENGL 1201	n/a	4
ENGL 1202	College Writing II or	View-ENGL 1202	n/a	2
ENGL 1203	College Writing II with Workshop	View-ENGL 1203	n/a	2
ECON 1060	Principles of Macroeconomics	View-ECON 1060	n/a	3
COMM 1010	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	View-COMM 1010	n/a	3
ECON 1070	Principles of Microeconomics	View-ECON 1070	n/a	3
SOC 1110	Introduction to Sociology	View-SOC 1110	n/a	3
PHIL 1020	Ethics	View-PHIL 1020	n/a	3
College Algebra
MATH 1120	College Algebra or	View-MATH 1120	n/a	3
MATH 1150	College Algebra	View-MATH 1150	n/a	3

MnTC Electives
Natural Sciences with a Lab (Goal Area 3) - 3 credits (Lab Recommended)
The Humanities Fine Arts (Goal Area 6) or
People the Environment (Goal 10) - 3 credits

NHCC Residency and GPA
15 Credits must be earned at NHCC

Total Credits Required

Program Overview

2025-2026

The Associate in Science Business Transfer Pathway is designed for students who are interested in transferring after graduation to pursue a baccalaureate or a professional degree in business, management, marketing, education, or training. This business degree transfers directly into upper division business programs at 4 year institutions within the state. Successful Business Transfer Pathway AS graduates can transfer in as juniors if admitted into specific business programs at the following schools. In partnership with Metropolitan State University, students can take classes toward a bachelor's degree in Business on NHCC's campus.

Minnesota State Universities:Bemidji State University, Metropolitan State University, Minnesota State University Mankato, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Southwest Minnesota State University, St. Cloud State University, Winona State University.

Program Outcomes

Management Concentration Option

Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World, focused by:

Describe the major functional areas of American businesses and the global aspects and legal and ethical responsibility of businesses operating profitably in a changing world and apply to daily business practice.
Describe supervisory issues in planning, human resources, team building, and motivation and apply basic supervisory concepts to develop proactive solutions.

Intellectual and Practical Skills, focused by:

Apply effective listening, written, verbal, persuasive and nonverbal communication appropriate to professional situations locally and globally.
Effectively use prevalent business software and technology to access information and solve basic business tasks.
Use quantitative analysis of financial information and accounting concepts to interpret information.

Personal and Social Responsibility and Engagement, focused by:

Identify and appreciate differences in personality, differences in communication styles and diversity in general and demonstrate behavior that respects those differences.

Integrative and Applied Learning, including:

Develop a managerial strategic plan that includes critical elements of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
Illustrate the marketing concept through the completion of a comprehensive marketing plan.
Production of a business model and business plan.

Marketing Concentration Option

Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World, focused by:

Describe the major functional areas of American businesses and the global aspects and legal and ethical responsibility of businesses operating profitably in a changing world and apply to daily business practice.
Describe supervisory issues in planning, human resources, team building, and motivation and apply basic supervisory concepts to develop proactive solutions.

Intellectual and Practical Skills, focused by:

Apply effective listening, written, verbal, persuasive and nonverbal communication appropriate to professional situations locally and globally.
Effectively use prevalent business software and technology to access information and solve basic business tasks.
Use quantitative analysis of financial information and accounting concepts to interpret information.
Analyze marketing communication situations and develop promotional strategic solutions

Personal and Social Responsibility and Engagement, focused by:

Identify and appreciate differences in personality, differences in communication styles and diversity in general and demonstrate behavior that respects those differences.

Integrative and Applied Learning, including:

Illustrate the marketing concept through the completion of a comprehensive marketing plan.
Produce a comprehensive sales plan that reflects specific sales concepts and tactics.

Program Maps

Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.

Career Opportunities

Information on careers, including career descriptions, salary data, and employment outlook is available on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website and O*Net Online website.

Transfer Information

If you are planning on transferring to another institution, follow the guidelines available on our transfer resources web page to help you plan the process: Transfer Information

Degree Information

The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is intended for students whose primary goal is to complete the credentials for a specific career and/or prepare for transfer to complete a bachelor's degree at a college or university with whom North Hennepin Community College has an articulation agreement. The A.S. degree provides a balance of general education courses and the required scientific, professional or technical courses in the degree program.

A student shall:

Earn a minimum of 60 semester credits as required in the program, with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above in courses taken at North Hennepin Community College. Specific programs may have additional requirements or a higher minimum grade point average.
Earn a minimum of 15 semester credits at North Hennepin Community College. A student must complete at least 50% of career specific courses at North Hennepin Community College.
Earn 30 credits in at least 6 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal areas.
Earn 30 professional/technical credits.
Have four years to complete the graduation requirements as published in the catalog in effect at the time of their initial enrollment. Students taking more than four years to complete their graduation requirements may follow any catalog published during the four year period preceding their graduation.

Completion of an A.S. degree fulfills the Goal Area 2 requirement of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).

Developmental Courses Some students may need preparatory course(s) in Math and/or English. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Disability Access Information North Hennepin Community College is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and an equal opportunity employer and educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 7634930555 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 18006273529.

Accreditation

North Hennepin Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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