Take the Lead with Confidence – Your Future in Business Starts Here
Are you ready to take charge, inspire teams, and make an impact in the world of business? Whether you aspire to manage operations, launch a business, or special in marketing, sales, or human resources, the Business Administration and Management AAS Degree at Iowa Lakes provides the practical skills and business expertise needed to excel.
With a strong emphasis on real-world applications and hands-on learning, this program prepares you to step confidently into the workforce or transfer seamlessly to a four-year university. Gain the knowledge, leadership abilities, and strategic mindset necessary to thrive in today’s fast-paced business environment.
- Sharpen Your Business Skills
Success in business requires a versatile skill set. At Iowa Lakes, you’ll gain expertise in sales, marketing, management, accounting, and business strategy, helping you navigate the complexities of today’s global marketplace. - Customize Your Education to Fit Your Goals
This program offers flexibility to tailor your coursework to match your career aspirations. Whether you’re focused on entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, or financial management, you’ll develop the skills that align with your professional path.
For detailed labor market data and wage statistics in this area of study, visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Business and Financial Occupations. Ready to take the next step? Connect with an enrollment coach today and start building your future in business!
Find Your It!
Get to IT with a Business Administration & Management Degree!
Gain the skills and confidence to take charge in the business world. Graduates of the Business Administration and Management program are prepared for dynamic roles in diverse industries:
- Business Manager: Oversee operations, lead teams, and drive organizational success.
- Marketing Coordinator: Craft campaigns, analyze trends, and connect with customers.
- Sales Specialist: Build client relationships and achieve revenue goals.
- Human Resources Assistant: Recruit, train, and support employee development.
- Entrepreneur: Launch and manage your own business venture
With personalized education pathways, expert faculty, and flexible learning options, Iowa Lakes Community College is the perfect place to Get to IT!
Program Details
Length
5 terms
Degree
Associate in Applied Science (70 credits)
Campus
All Campuses
Additional Information
Term 1
ACC 131 – Principles of Accounting I
The course examines the accounting methods, principles and terminology needed in the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Included is a study of partnership accounting.
BUS 102 – Intro to Business
The basic fundamentals of business. Basic business and economic concepts and terminology; management, marketing, finance, human resource management, accounting and other business areas.
BUS 175 – Business Seminar I
Introduces business and accounting students to career opportunities in the business world. The course includes methods of networking and the processes needed to successfully begin a career.
CSC 110 – Intro to Computers
CSC-110 is an introductory course that surveys a variety of topics to include history, hardware, software, terminology, communications, computer ethics, and societal impact of computers. In addition to computer literacy, students will complete hands-on modules using operating systems, word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software; such as Microsoft Office programs.
ENG 105 – Composition I
Emphasis on expository and argumentative writings including a review of usage and mechanics.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on the ACT, Accuplacer, ASSET, COMPASS as determined by Iowa Lakes policy
Term 2
ACC 132 – Principles of Accounting II
Continuation of ACC 131, covering corporate accounting, long-term debts, financial analysis, managerial accounting and budgeting concepts.
Prerequisites: ACC 131 – Principles of Accounting I
MGT 101 – Principles of Management†
Principles of Management provides the student with a conceptual framework for understanding the basic theories of management. Emphasis is placed on the internal and external environment, ethics, planning, goal setting, decision making, organizational structure, motivation and group dynamics, and effective control mechanisms for establishing and accomplishing business objectives.
SPC 101 – Fundamentals of Oral Communication†
The fundamentals course develops the basic skills involved in a variety of communication situations, including oral presentations and interpersonal speaking. Emphasis is placed on organization, audience analysis, vocal and physical delivery, listening, nonverbal communication, critical thinking, and methods of dealing with communication apprehension through class discussion and activities.
Plus Math: 3 credits
Business Elective: 3 credits
Term 3
BUS 932 – Internship
To give the student hands on experience in a business related occupation and to apply what they have learned in class to real life situation. It also will introduce them to some business activities that will be or have been covered in class.
ENG 106 – Composition II
Continuation of ENG 105 with emphasis on research and documentation as well as literary analysis.
Prerequisites: ENG 105 – Composition I
Choose either BUS 932, ENG 106 or Business Elective (3 credits)
Term 4
BUS 185 – Business Law I
Business Law 1 is an introduction to Business Law in the areas of legal environment of business, contract law, contracts for the sale of goods (UCC) and real and personal property law.
ECN 120 – Principles of Macroeconomics
Reviews national income and output; employment and prices; money and credit; government finance; monetary and fiscal policy; economic growth and development; and international finance.
Business Electives: 6 credits
Humanities: 3 credits
Term 5
ECN 130 – Principles of Microeconomics
Reviews the organization and workings of modern economic systems; the role of markets, prices and competition in the promotion of economic welfare, alternative systems and international trade.
FIN 101 – Principles of Banking
Principles of Banking is an introduction to basic banking practices. Emphasis will be on the practical aspects of money and banking, including a look at the occupational disciplines within the banking industry. This course will also provide a conceptual study of bank management issues such as organizational management and control.
FIN 121 – Personal Finance
The basics of budgeting and buying; the intricacies of home ownership, income tax and investments; the use of insurance, wills, and trusts; and an analysis of how psychological, sociological, and cultural factors affect one’s relationship to the use of money.
FIN 130 – Principles of Finance
An examination of the tools and techniques used in financial decision-making and planning, analysis and evaluation, and capital and asset management. Principles of Finance introduces students to concepts such as cash flow, financial forecasting, asset valuation, bond and stock valuation, the cost of capital, capital budgeting, time value of money, risk analysis, return on investment as applied to business situations.
MKT 110 – Principles of Marketing
This course is designed to give students a clear understanding of the elements of the marketing mix (4P’s) and explanation of environmental issues that are employed in business to gain a competitive edge in the global economy. Includes identification of consumer and organizational needs and an understanding of the basic consumer behavior components.
Choose FIN 101, FIN 121, or FIN 130
Business Electives: 6 credits
Science: 4 credits
General Education & Program Learning Outcomes
In the Business Administration & Management program at Iowa Lakes, you will learn:1
- Communicate goals in support of a business’ mission.
- Apply the marketing mix and its implications to business strategy.
- Analyze financial statements and the implications for business decisions.
- Utilize value added customer service skills and behaviors.
- Differentiate the varies factors that influence economics.
- Prepare word processing, spreadsheets, data base, and presentation documents.
- Interpret skills that enhance ability to work with and through people to accomplish organizational goals.
1The What You’ll Learn section of our website provides a description of Learning Outcomes for students who successfully complete all requirements for obtaining a Business Administration & Management Applied Science degree from Iowa Lakes Community College.
† indicates a course that fulfills the diversity requirement. This course may also fulfill another general AA requirement.
Hands-On
Training
Career-Ready
Day One
Opportunities, Earnings & Growth
Projected Employment Growth
.3%
Potential Careers
Business Specialist, Marketing & Sales, Management, Business Development Manager, Project Manager
Projected Earnings
Iowa Workforce
$73,548
Average Salary
US Bureau of Labor
$88,040
Average Salary
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