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Business Technology

Associate of Applied Science – Accounting Option

About the Program

The Business Technology two-year degree provides an opportunity for students to learn about the business enterprises in society as well as prepare for various careers. This degree provides for flexibility in selecting elective classes while allowing students to investigate a wide range of areas within the business field. Students who want a general business foundation will be well served by the Business Technology AAS degree. There are also two program options should students want to pursue a specialized focus area.

For students who desire employment as bookkeepers, accounting assistants and billing clerks, the Accounting Option provides advanced study in practical accounting using both manual and computerized accounting systems.

Students who plan to supervise other workers, start their own business enterprises, or work in the sales, advertising or e-commerce sectors, will find the Management and Marketing Option well suited to those career goals.

Program Learning Outcomes

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for business programs are:

Business Ethics
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical, legal, and socially responsible business behavior, while maintaining high levels of personal and professional integrity in today's rapidly changing multi-cultural, team-oriented business environment. 

Business Communication
Develop and deliver professional oral and written communications (using technology) that are appropriate to the topic, audience, and situation.

Analytical Skills
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills by identifying, understanding, and applying basic theories, terminology, and practices related to each functional area of business.

Employability Skills
Develop the interpersonal skills necessary to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external business stakeholders.

Technology
Use technology proficiently and professionally as both a tool to communicate with stakeholders and assist with business operations. 

Fundamentals of Business
Develop a solid understanding of fundamental business ideas, principles, concepts, and theories.  

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and the Business Technology Department chair’s approval. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over 10 years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department head before being accepted toward core require­ments. College Now credit will be accepted in accordance with the current articulation agreement.

Credits earned in the successful completion of this program can be applied to other certificates and degrees in the Career Pathway. For more information, speak to a program advisor.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must complete all courses in this program with a grade of “C” or better. Certain prerequisite courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade.

Program Map

This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher level(s) based on designated placement score(s). Note, some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.

¹ Students who completed BA211 between summer 2017 and winter 2021 but not BA212, will require BA212 to meet the new BA211 requirement. Please speak with your academic advisor.

For more information, contact the Business Technology Department.

Business Technology Department faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: rvcbusiness@roguecc.edu or rwcbusiness@roguecc.edu
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/business
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