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Liberal Arts / Business

The Department of Liberal Arts and the Department of Business Studies have collaborated to provide students with an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts/ Business. The AA in Liberal Arts/Business Studies degree is designed to facilitate transfer to a four-year institution for continued study in either liberal arts or business administration.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Associate in Arts Degree in Liberal Arts/Business Studies will:

• Be prepared for an entry-level career in the business labor market.
• Possess the framework necessary for successful careers in: banking, communications, health care, high-tech industries, management, manufacturing, marketing, service industries, and non-profit organizations.
• Be prepared for transfer to a four-year institution.
• Understand the fundamentals of accounting, economics, management and marketing.
• Demonstrate a command of English composition.
• Demonstrate a command of business communications.
• Demonstrate a command of team work.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants for admission to the Liberal Arts/Business program must comply with the college admission requirements; no specific program requirements apply.

Physical Requirements

None.

Transfer Policy

Students may transfer credits earned at other accredited institutions provided a grade of “C” or better has been earned in courses with equivalent content. Appropriate transfer credits may be accepted within a ten-year time frame.

Accreditation

The Department of Business Studies is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Our national accreditation allows our graduates to transfer to four-year colleges and universities in all regions of the country.

Job & Transfer Opportunities

Job Opportunities
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), job prospects for business graduates are strong. Students with a business background can find entry-level jobs in the service, government, and non-profit sectors.

Transfer Options
The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts/Business degree transfers in its \entirety to many four-year colleges and universities. Southern New Hampshire University accepts ninety credits from MCC and awards scholarships to our graduates based on academic performance. Additionally, credits transfer nationally to ACBSP-accredited colleges and universities.

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Liberal Arts / Business Degree Program

Total Credits - 68

* Business Elective: Must be one of the following - ACCT213, ACCT215, BUS210, BUS212, BUS221, BUS224, MKTG205, MKTG210.

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