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Business Administration

Welcome

| Overview | Mission | Requirements | Student Responsibility | Cooperative Education |

The Business Administration Program has been a part of the SCC system since its inception in 1973. The program is available at all three campuses – Beatrice, Lincoln, and Milford.

The Business Administration Program provides graduates with up-to-date skills and knowledge needed in today’s specialized marketplace.

Today’s businesses prefer to hire applicants with special training that enhances productivity and avoids expensive on-the-job training. Business Administration students who choose the diploma track can complete a basic program of core courses and electives in approximately four quarters of full-time study or a more comprehensive associate of applied science degree in six quarters of full-time study.

A focus that fits
The associate of applied science track has five possible focuses: accounting, entrepreneurship, general business, marketing, and nursing home administration. Each focus provides a common core of business Information Systems and related courses, specialized courses in the interest area, and valuable intern experiences.

Flexibility to accommodate students’ needs
Most business courses are offered during the day, evening, and on-line, making it convenient for working students to achieve their educational goals.

For more information about this SCC Program of Study, please contact:
Sharon Dexter, Business Administration Co-Chair – Beatrice
Toni Landenberger, Business Administratin Co-Chair - Beatrice
Doug Strope, Business Administration Co-Chair – Lincoln
Nancy Krumland, Business Administration Co-Chair – Lincoln
Bill Beltz, Business Administration Chair – Milford

CODE OF ETHICS
At Southeast Community College we aspire to:

• Be accountable and show respect for others.
• Be honest and demonstrate integrity.
• Pursue excellence in fulfilling responsibilities and job duties.
• Be kind and compassionate.
• Adhere to the principles of diversity.

Overview

Nursing Home Administration (NHA) Focus

Assisted Living Administrator (AL) Focus

The Business Administration program has been a part of SCC since its inception in 1973. The program provides graduates with up-to-date skill and knowledge needed in today’s specialized marketplace. The program is available online and at all three campuses in Beatrice, Lincoln and Milford. Students may focus in General Business, Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, or Long-Term Care Administration. Students may pursue a basic course of study leading to a certificate or diploma or choose from focus areas, which lead to an associate of applied science degree. 

Mission

Program Mission Statement:

The mission of the Business Administration program is to prepare individuals for employment as competent general and specific business professionals. 

Job Outlook

As Business Administration graduates, students in marketing are trained to work in a retail environment, insurance company, or in a non-profit organization. Students in the Information Systems focus can work as a liaison with IT and business to design and implement computer systems to support the needs of business. This focus area is not available entirely online and requires some IT courses which are only available on the Lincoln and Milford campuses. Students in the General Business focus can hold positions in the marketing, accounting and business management fields. Students in the Long-Term Care Administration focus hold positions as a long-term care administrator and assisted living manager. Program graduates are working in small and large companies throughout Nebraska and surrounding states. Other graduates are continuing their education.

Program Goals:

• Continuously improve student relations.
• Continuously quality of instruction.
• Proactively manage growth.
• Maintain positive community relations.

Requirements

How to enroll in this Program of Study:

1. Complete an application for admission.
2. Submit official high school transcripts, GED scores, and/or other college transcripts.
3. Check with an advisor to determine whether the COMPASS assessment test is needed. The requirement may be waived if the applicant has sufficiently high and recent ACT scores or has successfully completed necessary college-level prerequisite courses elsewhere.
4. If applicants have deficiencies or lack a high school diploma or GED, check with a counselor to determine a preparatory plan.
   

Special Program Requirements:

Students who wish to pursue their education in Business Administration must complete the regular College admission requirements and the following special requirements:

1. Students will need previous accounting work experience or course work in accounting, which can be validated from high school and/or college transcripts.
2. Students will need to demonstrate keyboarding skills of at least 30 words per minute minimum with three or fewer errors.
   

Students who cannot validate competencies in accounting and keyboarding may take courses in these areas at SCC. Credits earned in the courses listed below will not count towards graduation.

• Office Accounting (OFFT1310)
• Beginning Keyboarding I (OFFT1010)
• Beginning Keyboarding II (OFFT1020)
  

Student Responsibilities

• Adheres to the policies of the employer, just as any other employee.
• Competently performs assigned work and completes agreed-upon objectives.
• Completes all necessary records for Cooperative Education experience files.

Cooperative Education

Students at Southeast Community College are employed by area businesses and industries and have the opportunity to "learn while doing" through the College's Cooperative Education Experience.

Students will work in positions related to their career goals. Student objectives are established through mutual agreement by the student, the employer, and the cooperative education experience coordinator.
Progress is evaluated at designated time(s) during the period of employment.

How Cooperative Education Works

Southeast Community College's Cooperative Education Experience is designed for students who have completed specific courses in their program of study and have achieved a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0.

Coordinators work closely with employers and students to determine the optimum Cooperative Education arrangement.

The student registers for the Cooperative Education Experience and earns college credit while being paid a salary for the cooperative experience; the salary is set by the employer and agreed upon by the student.

Benefits to all

The program has excellent benefits for both the employer and the student.

The SCC Cooperative Education Experience benefits the employer by…

• Providing students who are serious about learning and working.
• Providing students who have accumulated knowledge and classroom experience and are ready for practical experience.
• Providing employers with an excellent source of highly motivated employees while cutting their recruiting and training costs.
• Giving the employer the opportunity to hire the student upon graduation.
  

The SCC Cooperative Eduation Experience enriches the student with…

• Increased confidence and positive self-image through a worthwhile on-the-job experience.
• Increased chance for employment.
• An understanding of the relationship between classroom studies and the world or work.
• The “experience required” stipulation for many jobs advertised.
• Valuable education in preparing a resume and participating in interviews.
• Income to help pay for education and living expenses.