Business Concentration

Start Your Business Degree at Riverland

The Associate in Arts degree with a Business Concentration at Riverland helps you build a strong business foundation while completing your general education courses. This program is a good choice for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.

Students in this program often continue their education in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, human resources, international business, management, or marketing.

Why Choose Riverland?

• Complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree while saving money on tuition
• Take classes on campus or online
• Learn in smaller classes with support from experienced faculty
• Explore several areas of business before choosing a career path

What Will You Learn?

Program Highlights

• Business problem-solving and critical thinking
• Using technology and software for research and analysis
• Professional writing, speaking, and presentations
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Basic principles of accounting, finance, and economics

Transfer Opportunities

This program is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university. It gives you a strong start toward a bachelor’s degree in business-related fields.

Students often continue in areas such as:

• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Marketing
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Economics

Additional Business Programs at Riverland

Riverland also offers other business programs to fit different goals:

• Business Transfer Pathway AS – Designed for students planning to transfer to a Minnesota State university.
• Business Certificate – A shorter program focused on practical business skills.

Program Scholarships

Riverland offers scholarships to help support your education. For more details on scholarship opportunities and application deadlines, please visit the Riverland Foundation Scholarships page.