Business Academy
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During high school
Term 1 - Fall, 6 credits
- ACC:142 Financial Accounting, 3 credits
- ECN:120 Principles of Macroeconomics, 3 credits
Term 2 – Spring, 6 credits
- ACC:146 Managerial Accounting, 3 credits
- ECN:130 Principles of Microeconomics, 3 credits
Term 3 - Fall, 6 credits
- MAT:156 Statistics, 3 credits
- CSC:116 Information Computing, 3 credits
Term 4 - Spring, 6/7 credits
- BUS:210 Business Statistics OR MAT:210 Calculus I OR MAT:165 Business Calculus, 3/4 credits
- PSY:111 Introduction to Psychology OR SOC:110 Introduction to Sociology, 3 credits
Term 5 - Summer, 3 credits
- BUS:102 Introduction to Business, 3 credits (Business Elective)
Term 6 - Fall, 13 credits
- ENG:105 Composition I, 3 credits (Communications General Education)
- SPC:112 Public Speaking OR SPC:170 Professional Communication, 3 credits
- ENV:111 Environmental Science, 4 credits OR Physical Science General Education
- PHI:105 Introduction to Ethics, 3 credits OR Humanities General Education
Term 7 - Spring, 15 credits
- ENG:106 Composition II, 3 credits (Communications General Education)
- GLS:100 Contemporary World Issues, 3 credits (Intercultural Perspective General Education)
- ART:101 Art Appreciation, 3 credits OR Fine Arts General Education
- HIS:152 US History Since 1877, 3 credits OR Western Perspective General Education
- BUS:185 Business Law, 3 credits (Business Transfer)
Term - Summer, 7 credits
- BIO:114 General Biology IA, 4 credits OR Life Science General Education
- LIT:101 Introduction to Literature, 3 credits OR Literature General Education
Award: Business Transfer AA Degree (62 - 63 credits)
Your Career in Business
Choose from a wide variety of career paths in business, ranging from accounting to graphic arts. One may be perfect for you. Here are a few to consider!
- Accounting/Bookkeeping
Tackle payroll, taxes, costs and other tasks for your organization with a degree in accounting. - Administrative Office Professional
Keep the day-to-day operations of your organization running smoothly and efficiently. - Business Professional
Apply a solid business background and understanding to a range of professional positions. - Graphic Arts
Work in printing, publishing, or web-based technology.
- Supply Chain and Logistics
Tackle challenges ranging from transportation of cargo and passengers to product and supply chain management. - American Sign Language/English Interpreter
Serving as an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter prepares you for employment in medical, legal, religious, and business settings, among others. - Small Business Management
You’re equipped with the tools you need to run a small business or start your own!
Career Advancement Centers
Brand new ultramodern facilities for career and technical education programs, including automotive tech, culinary, healthcare, welding, and more. Enjoy multi-purpose labs, classrooms, and a large common area. Your successful career starts here.
LEARN MOREYour Degree = Success
Complete your education in two years. Qualify for better jobs. Earn a higher salary. Enjoy a better quality of life. The benefits of an associate's degree are impressive and wide-ranging.
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Concurrent Advisors
Joe Shovlain
Concurrent Advisor
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563-244-7014
Office 100B
Advises High School Concurrent: Clinton, Career Academies
College & Career Transition Counselors/Coaches
Holly Hansen
College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
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563-441-4004
Serves Cal-Wheat and DeWitt Central High Schools
Lorene McLaughlin
College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
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563-244-7192
Serves Bellevue and Maquoketa High Schools
Marla Schultz
College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
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563-244-7131
Serves Clinton and Easton Valley High Schools
Concurrent Advisors
Anabelia Calderon-Flores
Concurrent Advisor
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563-288-6035
Advises Durant and Muscatine High Schools
College & Career Transition Counselors/Coaches
Mikayla Cardenas
College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
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Serves Muscatine High School
Patricia Madden
College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
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Serves Durant and North Scott High Schools
Theresa Putnam Genz
College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
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563-288-6047
Serves Columbus Junction and Louisa-Muscatine High Schools
Sara Schnepper
College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
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Serves Wilton and West Liberty High Schools
Concurrent Advisors
Molly Gleason
Concurrent Advisor
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563-336-5241
Advises Assumption, Davenport Central and Davenport North High Schools
Lori Perez
Concurrent Advisor
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563-441-4057
Advises Davenport West and North Scott High Schools
Jill Spengler
Concurrent Advisor
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563-441-4137
Advises Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley High Schools
College & Career Transition Counselors/Coaches
Patricia Madden
College & Career Transition Counselor/Coach
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Serves North Scott High School
Business Transfer Major Academy: Locations
Muscatine Career Advancement Center
152 Colorado St.
Muscatine, IA 52761
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