The Business Computer Systems and Management AAS degree program is designed for students interested in immediate employment or enhancing current career skills.

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Overview

The program is designed for students interested in a business management background with an opportunity to concentrate on utilizing the computer in managerial decision making. Careers exist in administration, management, sales, marketing, or technology departments of a business or organization. This degree combines essential knowledge of business and advanced technology skills using the latest computer technology and software programs. The courses from this program are delivered in the classroom and/or online.

Delivery Method: In-person, Hybrid, Online

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Time to Complete
The Business Computer Systems and Management AAS 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
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What You Will Learn
• Management and business principles, advanced technical and communication skills along with critical, independent, and creative problem solving skills.
• 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.
• Collaborate as a member of a team solving diverse and complex problems common in business today.
After NHCC

After completing the Business Computer Systems and Management AAS program, students are prepared for entry-level work in the business, computer, or management fields. Courses in this degree may transfer to four-year colleges. Consult with an advisor for further information.

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 AAS is a broad degree that gives you options. The skills gained through the program are needed in every industry, and in a variety of careers. 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 
  • Ameriprise Financial Services 
  • Cargill 
  • Comcast
  • Fairview
  • Federal Reserve 
  • Hennepin County 
  • Medtronic 
  • Target Corp.
  • Wells Fargo 
  • And more! 

Paying For College

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

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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

Print Curriculum
Program Courses - Business Foundation
ACCT 2111
BUS 2200
CIS 1101
CIS 1220
CIS 1260
CIS 1310
CIS 1700
Program Electives
Program Electives - 18 credits
ACCT 2112 or
BUS 1100 or
BUS 2600 or
CIS 1000 or
CIS 1102 or
CIS 1200 or
CIS 1210 or
CIS 1230 or
CIS 1240 or
CIS 1250 or
CIS 1400 or
CIS 2010 or
CIS 2310
General Education Courses
COMM 1010 and
ECON 1070 and
College Writing I
ENGL 1200 or
ENGL 1201 and
Choose 1 MATH Course
MATH 1140 or
MATH 1120 or
 MATH 1150
MnTC Electives
MnTC Electives - 7 credits
NHCC Residency and GPA
15 Credits must be earned at NHCC
Total Credits Required 60

2024-2025

The Business Computer Systems and Management program is designed for students interested in immediate employment or enhancing current career skills. The program is designed for students interested in a business management background with an opportunity to concentrate on utilizing the computer in managerial decision making. Careers exist in administration, management, sales, marketing, or technology departments of a business or organization.  This degree combines essential knowledge of business and advanced technology skills using the latest computer technology and software programs. The courses from this program are delivered in the classroom and/or online.

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

  • Effective use of up to date 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 hands on 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 roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.

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.

​​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

The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is intended for those students who plan to use the competence gained through their degree for immediate employment or enhancing current career skills. The A.A.S. degree includes a minimum of 20 semester credits in general education selected from at least three of the ten goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). The MnTC courses within the A.A.S. programs transfer to any Minnesota State College or University. Many of the A.A.S. degree programs have articulation agreements with four year institutions for transfer of the program.

A student shall:

  • Earn a minimum of 6071 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.
  • Earn 20 credits in at least 3 MnTC goal areas

Completion of an A.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.

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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