Program Description

Business has a history at Snow College spanning more than 100 years. The founders were passionate about education and practical in providing knowledge and skills to help their children become useful and successful in the world of business and industry. The Business Department is committed to build on this distinguished history. The goal of serving students with exceptional programs remains unchanged, but the methods have evolved to meet the changing world.

Students can pursue the business careers described in this catalog by means of academic and technical certificate, and an Associate of Science, Associate of Science Business, or Associate of Arts degree. The Associate of Science Business (ASB) degree is designed to facilitate seamless transfer to business bachelor's degree programs at state universities in Utah.

Program Outcomes

A student who completes the Business certificate should expect the following outcomes from the program:

• Acquire Substantive Knowledge: Students will be able to examine fundamentals of business and the relationship of business to society by analyzing a real business.
• Acquire Substantive Knowledge: Students will be able to apply knowledge of local and national laws as they relate to business.
• Communications: Students will be able to deliver oral presentations that are customized for the intended audience, well organized, and effectively delivered.
• Communications: Students will be able to produce clear, concise, purposeful, and grammatically correct written documents.
• Computation: Students will be able to use industry standard software or a calculator to perform accurate calculations and summarize data effectively.
• Computation: Students will be able to choose and perform appropriate analyses for quantitative and qualitative data.
• Professionalism: Students will be able to collaborate effectively in teams, complete responsibilities, and assist teammates.
• Professionalism: Students will be able to design an educational and/or career pathway that establishes a direction for their overall professional goals.
• Technology: Students will be able to complete a project using business technology to solve real world business problems in a changing and dynamic workplace.
• Technology: Students will be able to produce professional- looking documents and projects using industry standard hardware and software tools.

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete the Core Requirements and a Track Option
Core Requirements:
BUS 1060	QuickBooks for Small Business	3
BUS 1170	Human Relations in Organizations SS	3
BUS 1200	Business Careers Seminar	1
BUS 1700	Professional Business Leadership	1
BUS 1020	Computer Technology and Applications	3
or BUS 2010	Business Computer Proficiency
BUS 2200	Business Communication	3
Total Hours		14

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Track/Options
Select one of the following:		16-21
Academic Certificate, Agribusiness
Academic Certificate, Business & Music Technology
Academic Certificate, Basic Accounting
Academic Certificate, Entrepreneurship
Academic Certificate, Marketing
Academic Certificate, Outdoor Entrepreneurship
Total Hours		16-21

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Elective Courses
BUS 1020	Computer Technology and Applications	3
BUS 1110	Digital Media Tools	4
BUS 1210	Personal & Consumer Finance SS	3
BUS 1270	Strategic Selling IE	3
BUS 1300	Social Media Marketing	3
BUS 1510	Photoshop	3
BUS 1600	Entrepreneurship Seminars	1
BUS 2010	Business Computer Proficiency	3
BUS 2050	Business Law	3
BUS 2222	Entrepreneurship	3
BUS 2450	Presentations for Business	3
BUS 2600		3
BUS 2650	Management Principles for Entrepreneurs	3

Required Credits: 30-33