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Program Accreditation
Normandale's Business Programs are nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Associate in Science Degree in Business: Marketing and Management
This degree is designed for possible employment at the associate degree level and for transfer to a bachelor of science program, such as business, marketing, management, accounting, education or agriculture at some Minnesota state colleges and universities, private colleges and the University of Minnesota. The AS degree includes 30 credits of general education from at least six goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
In addition to the traditional degree program, the Business Department offers an accelerated Associate in Science Degree in Business, which is a cohort program designed for working adults. Students take classes two nights a week.
Normandale offers monthly information sessions about the Accelerated Business Program (ABP). For meeting times and locations, application materials or other information call 952-487-8163.
Specialized Career Program requirements: (30 cr)
Required courses: (15 cr)
ACCT 2251 Principles of Accounting 1
ACCT 2252 Principles of Accounting 2
BUSN 1105 Introduction to Business
BUSN 2220 Statistics for Business & Economics
OR Math 1080 Introduction to Statistics
Elective course: (15 cr)
BUSN 1100 Principles of Marketing**
BUSN 1130 Introduction to International Business
BUSN 1132 Introduction to International Marketing
BUSN 1140 Principles of Management**
BUSN 1145 Supervision
BUSN 1152 Hotel/Lodging Management
BUSN 1153 Principles of Food Production & Sanitation
BUSN 1154 Food Beverage Management & Cost Control
BUSN 1156 Casino Management and Operations
BUSN 1157 Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt
BUSN 1158 Convention & Meeting Planning Mgmt
BUSN 1200 Intermediate Computer Applications**
BUSN 1210 Exceptional Customer Service
BUSN 1853 Federal Income Tax
BUSN 2100 Human Relations and Effective Teams
BUSN 2125 Business Practices in the Global Market
BUSN 2130 Artist as Entrepreneur
BUSN 2155 Legal Environment of Business**
ECON 2201 Principles of Microeconomics*
OR ECON 2202 Principles of Macroeconomics*
BUSN XXXX Any BUSN prefix courses offered
*Same course cannot satisfy both elective and general education requirements
**Recommended for transfer students
General Education requirements: (30 cr)
COMM 1111 Interpersonal Communication
OR COMM 1101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
OR COMM 1121 Small Group Communications
ECON 2201 Principles of Microeconomics*
OR ECON 2202 Principles of Macroeconomics*
ENGC 1101 Freshman Composition
ENGC 1103 Business Writing
MATH 1100 College Algebra
PSYC 1110 General Psychology
OR SOC 1104 Intro to Sociology
MnTC Goal: 3 (3-4 cr)
MnTC Goal: 6 (3 cr) Recommended: PHIL 1170
*Same course cannot satisfy both the elective and general education requirement.
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business: Marketing and Management
The Department of Business: Marketing and Management at Normandale Community College offers a complete selection of lower division courses for employment in business at the Associate degree level.
Specialized Career Program requirements: (40 cr)
Required courses:
ATEC 1101 College Accounting
OR ACCT 2251 Principles of Accounting 1
OR ACCT 2252 Principles of Accounting 2
BUSN 1100 Principles of Marketing
BUSN 1140 Principles of Management
BUSN 1200 Intermediate Computer Applications
BUSN 2096 Internship in Business
BUSN 2155 Legal Environment of Business
Elective courses:
BUSN XXXX Any BUSN prefix courses offered (including a second internship). Students should consider the Management Certificates for a specialization.
General Education requirements: (20 cr)
COMM 1111 Interpersonal Communication
OR COMM 1101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
OR COMM 1121 Small Group Communications
ENGC 1101 Freshman Composition
ENGC 1103 Business Writing
ECON 2201 Principles of Microeconomics*
OR ECON 2202 Principles of Macroeconomics*
Sufficient credits from MnTC to meet the 20-credit minimum
* Same course cannot satisfy both the elective and general education requirement.
Management Enrichment Certificates
This certificate program is designed for the adult student who wants new skills to obtain a better job, needs new skills for a job upgrade or promotion or wishes to gain management skills in their current career or to change careers.
Business: Marketing and Management Certificate: (30 cr)
Complete 30 credits from the following:
BUSN 1100 Principles of Marketing
BUSN 1105 Introduction to Business
BUSN 1120 Intro to Small Business Management
BUSN 1130 Introduction to International Business
BUSN 1140 Principles of Management
BUSN 1200 Intermediate Computer Applications
BUSN 1900 Topics in Business
OR BUSN 1120 Introducton to Small Business Management
BUSN 2100 Human Relations and Effective Teams
BUSN 2155 Legal Environment of Business
BUSN 2200 Human Resource Management
BUSN 2220 Statistics for Business and Economics
BUSN 2252 Professional Selling
Computer Management Certificate: (18 cr)
BUSN 1140 Principles of Management
BUSN 1200 Intermediate Computer Applications
BUSN 1350 Computer Applications in Accounting
BUSN 2424 Spreadsheet Analysis
BUSN 2100 Human Relations and Effective Teams
CAPL 1300 Advanced Computer Applications
BUSN XXXX Elective
Human Resource Management Certificate: (18 cr)
BUSN 1130 Introduction to International Business
BUSN 1140 Principles of Management
BUSN 1200 Intermediate Computer Applications
BUSN 2100 Human Relations and Effective Teams
BUSN 2200 Human Resource Management
BUSN XXXX Elective
International Business Certificate: (18 cr)
BUSN 1130 Introduction to International Business
BUSN 1132 Introduction to International Marketing
BUSN 1151 Introduction to Travel and Tourism
BUSN 2125 Business Practices in the Global Market
COMM 1131 Intercultural Communications
Complete one from the following:
PHIL 1150 Introduction to World Religions
OR FREN/GERM/JAPN/SPAN 1111 Culture and Civilizations
OR SOC 1121 Women Across Cultures
OR GEOG 1121 World Regional Geography
OR Any World Language course
Management Certificate: (18 cr)
BUSN 1100 Principles of Marketing
BUSN 1130 Introduction to International Business
BUSN 1140 Principles of Management
BUSN 1200 Intermediate Computer Applications
BUSN 2100 Human Relations and Effective Teams
BUSN XXXX Electives
Marketing Management Certificate: (18 cr)
BUSN 1100 Principles of Marketing
BUSN 1130 Introduction to International Business
BUSN 1140 Principles of Management
BUSN 1200 Intermediate Computer Applications
BUSN 2100 Human Relations and Effective Teams
BUSN 2252 Professional Selling
Small Business Management Certificate: (18 cr)
BUSN 1120 Introduction to Small Business Management
BUSN 1200 Intermediate Computer Applications
BUSN 2100 Human Relations and Effective Teams
BUSN 2120 Entrepreneurship
BUSN 2252 Professional Selling
BUSN XXXX Elective
Business Hospitality Certificates: (16-21 cr)
See Hospitality Management Program Fact Sheet.
Pre-Business Administration Accounting
The Normandale curriculum offers courses that satisfy the freshman and sophomore business administration requirements of a baccalaureate degree program and includes liberal education, business background and economic theory courses. This is a general composite of courses students may find in Minnesota colleges and universities.
Recommended:
ACCT 2251 Principles of Accounting 1
ACCT 2252 Principles of Accounting 2
BUSN 2220 Statistics for Business and Economics
OR MATH 1080 Introduction to Statistics
ECON 2201 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 2202 Principles of Macroeconomics
MATH 1100 College Algebra and Probability
MATH 1400 Survey of Calculus
* Begin specifice liberal arts classes for the intended transfer institution or complete the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and/or complete the Associate in Arts degree.
* Consult the current transfer guide in the Mahendra Nath Career and Academic Planning Center.
Curriculum
Courses offered in this Department:
BUSN 1100 Principles of Marketing
BUSN 1105 Introduction to Business
BUSN 1120 Introduction to Small Business
BUSN 1130 Introduction to International Business
BUSN 1132 Introduction to International Marketing
BUSN 1140 Principles of Management
BUSN 1150 Introduction to Hospitality Management
BUSN 1151 Introduction to Travel and Tourism
BUSN 1152 Hotel and Lodging Management
BUSN 1153 Principles of Food Production and Sanitation
BUSN 1154 Food and Beverage Management and Cost Control
BUSN 1155 Hospitality Sales, Marketing and Convention Management
BUSN 1156 Casino Management and Operations
BUSN 1190 Cooperative Education in Business
BUSN 1200 Intermediate Computer Applications
BUSN 1210 Exceptional Customer Service
BUSN 1250 Introduction to Project Management Software
BUSN 1350 Computer Applicatons in Accounting
BUSN 1853 Federal Income Tax
BUSN 1900 Topics in Business
BUSN 2096 Coordinated Business Experience (Internship)
BUSN 2097 Coordinated Business Experience (Senior Internship)
BUSN 2100 Human Relations and Effective Teams
BUSN 2120 Entrepreneurship
BUSN 2125 Business Practices in Global Market
BUSN 2130 Artist as Entrepreneur
BUSN 2155 Legal Environment of Business
BUSN 2200 Human Resource Management
BUSN 2220 Statistics for Business and Economics
BUSN 2252 Professional Selling
BUSN 2254 Introduction to Management Information Systems
BUSN 2424 Spreadsheet Analysis
BUSN 2900 Topics in Business
For course descriptions and additional program information visit the Normandale catalog online.
View common course outline information.
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Department Admin
Dean: Teri Wichman, Dean of Business, Social Sciences and Library
Dean's Assistant: Alvina Adasevich
Dept Chair: Mary Ellen Seth
Mission Statement
As an urban community college business department, we educate men and women of diverse backgrounds who can function effectively and responsibly in managerial and/or professional roles in both private or public, and large or small organizations.
We are committed to...
Teaching current business concepts, technologies, trends and practices; delivering course offerings, programs of study and advising of superior quality and value which respond to the changing needs of our students; providing associate degree-level curricula and certificates which meet or exceed college transfer or workplace standards; educational experiences for students to develop skills in business, research, communications, teamwork, leadership, global perspective and critical thinking; initiatives and alliances with the internal continuing education and contract learning division, community organizations, employers and other educational institutions.
Normandale's long-established business program is considered an important resource for training in a variety of areas, including: entrepreneurship, sales, insurance, retailing, marketing communications, public relations, wholesaling, financial marketing and operations, warehousing, distribution, inventory control, credit and collections, health care operations and management training positions in high-tech firms, small and medium-size corporations, and non-profit organizations. A relationship with area businesses aids in internship placement and work opportunities.
The program offers two degrees (Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science) and several certificate options. Diverse instructional methods are offered to meet student needs, including on-campus day, evening and weekend traditional and web-enhanced courses, online courses, less-than-full semester courses and for working adults, a coordination with the Prior Learning Assessment at Normandale (PLAN) Program and an Accelerated Cohort Program.
