Business
Program Description
We can prepare you to solve real world business problems with a degree from our Business program. One of the most versatile degrees offered at ܽƵapp Community College, you will be able to choose your career path whether it be moving up the corporate ladder, starting your own business or completing your bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university.
This flexible program allows you to take classes either full time or part time as well as in a traditional classroom or online – you choose the right option for you.
Careers
You are able to choose a career which emphasizes your strengths in the business world. Career options include:
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ܽƵapp Business students are self-starters, have a positive attitude, are team players, and have strong interpersonal skills. Strong written communication and problem-solving skills also are important.
You can start the Business program in the Fall, Spring or Summer terms. Follow these steps to finish your application:
- Want to learn more about ܽƵapp? Come see how ܽƵapp will help you achieve Your Path to Possible! Schedule a campus visit!
- Need help exploring career opportunities or navigating the admissions process? Schedule an appointment with an Admissions Counselor.
- Ready to apply? Complete an Application for Admission.
- Submit ACT, SAT, Next Generation Accuplacer, or Accuplacer test scores (reading and math) or official college transcripts showing completion of post-secondary coursework in English and math to the Admissions Office at any ܽƵapp location.
- You will need to demonstrate keyboarding skills of at least 30 words per minute minimum with three or fewer errors.
- If you cannot validate competencies in accounting and keyboarding, you may take courses in those areas at ܽƵapp. Credit earned in OFFT 1150 – Basic Keyboarding will not count toward your degree.
- You must complete the regular ܽƵapp admission requirements and prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher to continue in the Business program.
Mission Statement:
The mission of ܽƵapp Community College’s Business Program is to prepare diverse learners for lifelong career opportunities.
Vision Statement:
The Business Program strives to be a leader in transforming education through technology, communication, and collaboration. Our faculty, staff, and administrators prioritize student success. We will advance learning opportunities through workforce leadership responsiveness, up-to-date engaging curriculum, and continuous improvement.
2 + 2 Degree Option
Earning your Associate of Arts degree in Business from ܽƵapp gives you an affordable path to complete your bachelor’s degree. This degree option prepares you to transfer to a four-year university or college by teaching you basic business skills in accounting and economics. We partner with local colleges and universities including:
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- University of Nebraska Kearney
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
- Nebraska Wesleyan University
- Doane University-Lincoln
- Peru State College
- Bellevue University
Entrepreneurship Center
If you see yourself starting your own business, you have access to the ܽƵapp Entrepreneurship Center in Lincoln. The Center is a full-service resource hub for entrepreneurs in all stages of business development.
Accreditation
The Associate of Applied Science and certificates (excluding bookkeeping certificate) are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs, 11520 W. 119 St., Overland Park, KS, 66213, 913-339-9356, . The ܽƵapp Business program (AAS) was reaffirmed in 2023 for 10 years. Several instructors at ܽƵapp have received the ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award for Region 5.
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution
ܽƵapp Community College is a . As such, ܽƵapp is unable to offer online or distance courses to students in the following areas at this time: American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.