Business Concentration
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS, 60 CREDITS
Riverland’s Associate in Arts (AA) Degree with a Business Concentration provides a versatile and transfer-ready foundation in business for students planning to continue at non-Minnesota State universities or private colleges. This flexible, fully online or on-campus program covers key business disciplines and builds critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills. It’s ideal for students exploring business careers or preparing for further education in areas like finance, marketing, or management.
Location: Albert Lea, Austin, Owatonna, 100% OnlineProgram Starts: Fall, Spring & Summer
Course Plan: Four Semesters
Faculty: Heather Earl | 507-379-3351 | Heather.Earl@riverland.edu
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Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT2011 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 CR |
| ACCT2012 |
Principles of Managerial Accounting
(Prereq ACCT2011) |
4 CR |
| BUSA1060 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 CR |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON2291 | Macroeconomics (Goal 5 & 8) | 3 CR |
| ECON2292 | Microeconomics (Goal 5 & 8) | 3 CR |
| ENGL1101 |
Composition I (Goal 1 & 2)
or ENGL1102 (Prerequisite grade of C or higher in ENGL0960 or appropriate placement test score) |
3 CR |
| MATH1110 |
College Algebra (Goal 2 & 4)
(Prerequisite MATH0670 with grade of C or better or appropriate placement test score) |
3 CR |
| PHIL1130 | Ethics (Goal 6 & 9) | 3 CR |
| - |
Goal 1 - Communication
One course each in Composition and Speech |
6 CR |
| - |
Goal 3 - Natural Sciences
Two courses from two different disciplines; one course must contain a lab. |
9 CR |
| - |
Goal 5 - History and the Social & Behavioral Sciences
One course from one discipline other than ECON |
3 CR |
| - | Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts | 6 CR |
| - |
MnTC/General Education
Additional credits to fulfill the MnTC 40 credit requirement. |
|
| - | Physical Education/Health | 1 CR |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSA1002 | Introduction to Online Learning | 1 CR |
| BUSA1010 | Introduction to Business | 3 CR |
| BUSA1050 | Personal Financial Management and Planning | 3 CR |
| BUSA2032 | Business Law - Legal Environment | 3 CR |
| BUSA2041 |
Business Communications
(Prerequisite ENGL1101) |
3 CR |
| BUSA2042 | Principles of Management | 3 CR |
| BUSA2043 | Principles of Marketing | 3 CR |
| BUSA2050 |
Introduction to Management Information System
(Prerequisite BUSA1060) |
3 CR |
| BUSA2065 | Introduction to International Business | 3 CR |
| BUSA2102 | Business Internship | 2 CR |
| BUSA2103 | Business Internship | 3 CR |
| BUSA2104 | Business Internship | 4 CR |
| MATH2021 |
Fundamentals of Statistics
(Prerequisite MATH0660 or MATH0670 or qualifying score on placement test) |
4 CR |
For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Business Concentration program page at riverland.edu.
