Business Education

Associates of Science (University Parallel-Area of Emphasis)
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Program Description

The Associates of Science degree with emphasis on Business Education is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university. This program is for students interested in pursuing a career in business or a business related position that involves training and business education. In addition to core curriculum, Business Education students will be introduced to the following:

basic principles of accounting
secondary accounting principles with emphasis on partnership and corporate entity accounting manufacturing cost systems and financial statement analysis
an overview of the business environment including business careers, business ownership and organization, management, marketing, and finance
working knowledge of word processing
a study of microcomputer applications including their uses, capabilities and limitations
how the use of spreadsheet applications can be used to identify business and accounting problems and organize accounting data
basic statistical theories, concepts, methods, and techniques, and their applications in business
other interesting curriculum in preparation for bachelor's degree completion at any one of Tennessee's colleges or universities

Practical Experience

Students will be engaged in the learning process through activities like:

critical thinking
in-depth research and analysis
interaction with students and instructors
exposure to fascinating coursework, lectures and classroom interaction

Career Opportunities

high school business teacher
corporate trainer
financial planner
real estate agent
insurance agent

Earnings Potential

Salary Data*	Median Annual Salary
High School or Adult Education Teacher	$36,597
Customer Service Trainer	$44,289

*Data taken from www.salary.com for positions in the Nashville, TN area as of April, 2011. This salary data is offered for informational purposes only and Motlow State Community College nor its faculty or staff make promises or representations otherwise. Further education and/or certifications may be required to qualify for some positions.

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