Program: Business, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan) - North Iowa Area Community College

May 28, 2025

NIACC Catalog 2020-2021

Are you interested in transferring to a four-year college or university and earning a bachelor’s degree? Students may wish to earn an Associate of Arts and apply their studies toward a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field at a four-year college or university. Students need courses that will facilitate their transfer to four-year institutions of their choice. Please consult with a NIACC counselor for assistance in determining a schedule to meet your goal.

The Business Division’s highest priority is to assist students in reaching their individual educational goals. Each instructor is dedicated to providing the highest quality instruction to facilitate this process.

First Year

First Term

BCA - 101 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems (3 s.h.)
ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
MAT - 092 Intermediate Algebra (4 s.h.) *
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
Elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 17 s.h.

Second Term

ACC - 111 Introduction to Accounting (3 s.h.) (if needed) or elective
ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
MAT - 140 Finite Math (3 s.h.)
or MAT - 121 College Algebra (4 s.h.)
Natural Science elective (3-4 s.h.)
Social Sciences elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 15-17 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

ACC - 121 Principles of Accounting I (3 s.h.)
ECN - 120 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 s.h.)
MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.)
PHI - 105 Introduction to Ethics (3 s.h.)
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Fourth Term

ACC - 122 Principles of Accounting II (3 s.h.)
ECN - 130 Principles of Microeconomics (3 s.h.)
MAT - 161 Business Statistics (3 s.h.)
General Education Electives (3 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Summer Term

MAT - 165 Calculus (Business) (3 s.h.) (typically offered only in Summer)

Total: 3 s.h.

Suggested Electives

ACC - 111 Introduction to Accounting (3 s.h.)
BUS - 102 Introduction to Business (3 s.h.)
BUS - 185 Business Law I (3 s.h.)
MAT - 210 Calculus I (4 s.h.)
MGT - 101 Principles of Management (3 s.h.)
MKT - 110 Principles of Marketing (3 s.h.)
RDG - 125 College Reading Strategies (3 s.h.)

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class.

Note: Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning.

AA Degree meets the General Education Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts at most transfer institutions.
Check with transfer institution for Foreign Language Requirement.
Admission requirements vary from institution to institution. Contact the transfer institution or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for assistance.
Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.

Note: The University of Iowa requires MAT - 165 Calculus (Business) as a prerequisite course for the College of Business.
Note: MAT - 121 College Algebra is good preparation for UNI’s Decision Techniques class. MAT - 165 Calculus (Business) and MAT - 140 Finite Math together count as this course.