Computer Management Degree | North Hennepin C.C.

The Business Computer Systems and Management AS degree is designed for students who after completion of this degree are interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field, as well as for students who are interested in careers in computers, management, business, education, or training.

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Overview

With the Business Computer Systems and Management AS degree, students have the option of pursuing work in a related field or transferring to a related bachelor's degree program. This degree allows students to build a broad base of foundational business, computer and management knowledge and skills in today's business world to help further their career. Students should consult an advisor for transfer opportunities to various Minnesota State colleges. This degree transfers seamlessly to Metropolitan State University for their Business Administration BS degree.

Delivery Method: In-person, Hybrid, Online

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Time to Complete

The Business Computer Systems and Management AS 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

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What You Will Learn

• Develop management and business principles, advanced technical and communication skills along with critical, independent and creative problem solving skills.

• How to use digital resources to access and evaluate information using current technology to perform basic business tasks.

• Demonstrate global thinking, working in teams, applying knowledge and focusing on hands-on, real world situations.

• Develop team work, and critical and creative thinking practices to become more effective, efficient, and productive.

• Integrate computer technology as it relates to a career in variety of business career pathways.

After NHCC

After completing the Business Computer Systems and Management AS, students have the option of pursuing work in a related field or transferring to a related bachelor's degree program. Students should consult an advisor for transfer opportunities to various Minnesota State colleges. This degree transfers seamlessly to Metropolitan State University for their Business Administration BS degree.

Program Highlights

Deep dives into technology used in business give you the opportunity to become the ‘go to’ person at any job you have that uses Microsoft Office applications, which are used in 83%* of businesses in the US, and millions world wide. *(Source)
Free Microsoft Office Specialist certification, a globally recognized certification, is offered to all students in our program.
Classes are taught by instructors who have significant industry experience and have used these applications and skills on the job themselves, so they understand not only software and management skills, but their importance in running a successful business, big or small.
Instructors genuinely care about all students and work to provide resources to accommodate all types of learning needs and challenges.
Our degree can be completed 100% online.

Career Outlook

The Business Computer Systems and Management AS is a broad degree that gives you options. You can increase your career options and earning potential by transferring to bachelor's program in a related field. Learn more on CareerWise.

Potential Job Titles

Business Systems Analyst
Computer and Information Systems Manager
Computer Specialist
Database Architect
Programmer Analyst
Systems Analyst

Where Grads Work

Allianz Life Insurance
Best Buy
Boston Scientific
Federal Reserve
Health Partners
Hennepin County
Mayo Clinic
Medtronic
Target Corp.
Wells Fargo
And more!

Students in the Business Computer Systems and Management program learn by applying knowledge in real-world scenarios and hands-on projects.

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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 Computer Systems and Management Curriculum

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Curriculum

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Program Courses: Business Foundation
ACCT 2111
BUS 2200
CIS 1101
CIS 1220
CIS 1260
CIS 1310
CIS 2310

Program Electives
Program Electives - 8 credits
BUS 2600 or
CIS 1102 or
CIS 1200 or
CIS 1230 or
CIS 1240 or
CIS 1320 or
CIS 1700 or
CIS 1990

General Education Courses
COMM 1010 and
ECON 1060 and
ECON 1070 and
MATH 1120
MATH 1150
PHYS 1150 SOC 1110 (Choose 1 Course)
PSYC 1150 or
SOC 1110 and
College Writing I
ENGL 1200 or
ENGL 1201

Natural Sciences with a lab (Goal Area 3) - 4 credits;
Natural Sciences Mathematics/Logical Reasoning (Goal Area 3 4) - 3 credits: ANTH1020(3), BIOL1000(4), BIOL1001(4), BIOL1002(4), BIOL1030(4), BIOL1101(4), BIOL1102(4), BIOL1120(3), BIOL1130(4), BIOL1140(4), BIOL1160(4), BIOL1200(4), BIOL1350(3), BIOL1360(4), BIOL1610(1), BIOL1650(1), BIOL2020(4), BIOL2030(4), BIOL2100(4), BIOL2111(4), BIOL2112(4), BIOL2360(4), CHEM1000(4), CHEM1010(4), CHEM1030(4), CHEM1061(4), CHEM1062(4), CHEM2061(5), CHEM2062(5) GEOG1010(3), GEOL1010(2), GEOL1020(2), GEOL1030(2), GEOL1040(2), GEOL1110(4), GEOL1120(4), GEOL1130(4), GEOL1150(4), GEOL1160(4), GEOL1850(3), GEOL1851(1), MATH1010(3), MATH1031(3), MATH1032(3), MATH1080(3), MATH1090(4), MATH1120(3), MATH1130(3), MATH1140(3), MATH1150(3), MATH1160(4), MATH1170(4), MATH1180(5), MATH1190(5), MATH1200(3), MATH1221(5), MATH1222(5), MATH2010(3), MATH2220(5), MATH2300(4), MATH2400(4), NSCI1000(4), NSCI1010(1), NSCI1020(1), NSCI1030(1), NSCI1050(4), NSCI1060(3), NSCI1061(1), NSCI1070(3), NSCI1071(1), NSCI1110(4), NSCI1120(4), PHIL1050(3), PHYS1000(4), PHYS1030(4), PHYS1050(4), PHYS1060(3), PHYS1061(1), PHYS1070(3), PHYS1071(1), PHYS1120(4), PHYS1140(3), PHYS1201(5), PHYS1202(5), PHYS1231(4), PHYS1232(3), PHYS1400(3), PHYS1410(1), PHYS1450(3), PHYS1460(1), PHYS1601(5), PHYS1602(5)

NHCC Residency and GPA
15 Credits must be earned at NHCC

MNTC Electives (Goal Areas 1,6,7,9 or 10) - 7 credits
MnTC Electives (Goal Areas 1, 6, 7, 9 10) - 7 credits: ANTH1020(3), ANTH1130(3), ANTH1140(3), ARBC1030(3), ART1010,(1), ART1020(1), ART1040(3), ART1050(3), ART1101(3), ART1102(3), ART1160(3), ART1170(3), ART1270(3), ART1301(3), ART1302(3), ART1310(3), ART1320(3), ART1340(3), ART1341(3), ART1361(3), ART1362(3), ART1401(3), ART1402(3), ART1550(3), ART1601(3), ART1602(3), ART1650(3), ART1770(3), ART1810(1), ART1820(2), ART2180(3), ART2190(3), ART2300(2), ART2611(3), ART2612(3), ART2640(3), ART2740(1), ART2750(1), ART2780(1), ART2781(1), ART2782(1), ART2800(1), ART2820(1), ART2860(1), ART2900(1), ART2970(1), ASL1300(3), BIOL1030(4), BIOL1160(4), BIOL1200(4), BIOL1600(1), BIOL1610(1), CHEM1000(4), CHEM1010(4), COMM1010(3), COMM1110(3), COMM1210(3), COMM1310(3), COMM1410(3), COMM1510(3), COMM1550 (3), COMM1610(3), COMM1710(3), COMM1810(3), COMM1910(3), COMM2610(3), ECON1050(3), ENGL1150(3), ENGL1202(2), ENGL1250(2), ENGL1400(3), ENGL1450(3), ENGL1900(3), ENGL1950(3), ENGL2010(3), ENGL2020(3), ENGL2030(3), ENGL2150(3), ENGL2270(3), ENGL2300(3), ENGL2310(3), ENGL2320(3), ENGL2330(3), ENGL2340(3), ENGL2350(3), ENGL2360(3), ENGL2370(3), ENGL2380(3), ENGL2390(3), ENGL2410(3), ENGL2450(3), ENGL2460(3), ENGL2500(3), ENGL2540(3), ENGL2550(3), ENGL2560(3), ENGL2570(3), ENGL2580(3), ENGL2900(3), ENGL2950(3), GCST1030(3), GCST1040(3), GCST1210(3), GCST1211(3), GCST1212(3), GCST1213(3), GCST1220(2), GCST1301(3), GCST1320(3), GCST1501(3), GCST1502(3), GCST1503(3), GCST1504(3), GCST1505(3),GCST1700(3), GCST1964(4), GCST1978(3), GCST2250(3), GCST2410(3), GEOG1000(2), GEOG1010(3), GEOG1040(3), GEOG1190(3), GEOL1010(2), GEOL1020(2), GEOL1030(2), GEOL1040(2), GEOL1120(4), GEOL1150(4), GEOL1160(4), GEOL1850(3), GEOL1851(1), GERM1030(3), GWS1501(3), GWS1502(3), GWS1503(3), GWS1504(3), GWS1505(3), HIST1200(3), HIST1210(3), HIST1220(3), HIST1230(3), HIST1240(3), HIST1270(3), HIST1700(3), HIST2600(3), HIST2700(3), INTD1030(3), INTD1040(3), INTD1210(3), INTD1211(3), INTD1212(3), MUSC1130(1), MUSC1160(1), MUSC1170(1), MUSC1180(1), MUSC1200(3), MUSC1220(3), MUSC1241(3), MUSC1242(3), MUSC1300(3), MUSC1320(1), MUSC1350(3), MUSC1370(3), MUSC1500(2), MUSC1501(2), MUSC1502(2), MUSC1510(1), MUSC1560(1), MUSC1600(2), MUSC1610(1), MUSC1800(2), MUSC1801(2), MUSC1802(2), MUSC1810(1), MUSC1830(1), MUSC1850(1), MUSC1860(1), MUSC1870(1), MUSC2010(2), MUSC2170(3), MUSC2180(3), MUSC2241(3), MUSC2242(3), MUSC2970(1), NSCI1110(4), PHIL1010(3), PHIL1020(3), PHIL1030(3), PHIL1040(3), PHIL1060(3), PHIL1070(3), PHIL1080(3), PHIL1110(3), PHIL1120(3), PHIL1200(3), PHIL1210(3), PHIL1220(3), PHIL1230(3), POLS1100(3), POLS1140(3), PSYC1165(3), PSYC1170(3), PSYC1220(3), PSYC2110(3), PSYC2340(3), SOC1110(3), SOC1130(3), SOC2110(3), SOC2210(3), SPAN1030(3), SPAN2201(5), SPAN2202(5), TFT1200(3), TFT1210(3), TFT1250(3), TFT1260(3), TFT1270(3), TFT1280(3), TFT1290(3), TFT1310(3), TFT1320(3), TFT1350(3), TFT1500(3), TFT1510(3), TFT1520(3), TFT1531(3), TFT1532(3), TFT1540(3), TFT1600(1), TFT1610(1), TFT1710(3), TFT2010(3), TFT2500(3), TFT2950(1)

Total Credits Required

Program Overview

2024-2025

The Associate of Science Degree in Business Computer Systems and Management is designed for students who after completion of this degree are interested in continued study in a baccalaureate degree program in a related field as well as for students who are interested in careers in computers, management, business, education, or training. This degree is also meant for students who wish to enhance their computer and management knowledge in today's business world to help further their career. Students should consult an advisor/counselor for transfer opportunities to various Minnesota colleges. The courses from this program are delivered in the classroom and/or online.

This degree will articulate/transfer to Metropolitan State University for their Business Administration BS Degree.

Program Outcomes

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

Effective use of uptodate technology and computer applications.
Develop management and business principles, advanced technical and communication skills along with critical, independent and creative problem solving skills.

Intellectual and Practical Skills, focused by:

Competent use of digital resources to access and evaluate information using current technology to perform basic business tasks.
Demonstrate global thinking, working in teams, applying knowledge and focusing on handson real world situations.
Develop teamwork, and critical and creative thinking practices to become more effective, efficient and productive.

Personal and Social Responsibility and Engagement, focused by:

Collaborate as a member of a team solving diverse and complex problems common in business today.
Develop ethical practices in using technology.

Integrative and Applied Learning, including:

Integrate computer technology as it relates to a career in a variety of business career pathways.

Upon completion of the program the student will be prepared for entry level work in the business, computer, or management field.

Courses in this degree may transfer to four year colleges. Consult with an advisor for further information.

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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