Business

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Beatrice, Lincoln, Milford, and Online

Mission Statement:

The mission of Southeast Community College’s Business Program is to prepare diverse learners for lifelong career opportunities.

Vision Statement:

The Business Program strives to be a leader in transforming education through technology, communication, and collaboration. Our faculty, staff, and administrators prioritize student success. We will advance learning opportunities through workforce leadership responsiveness, up-to-date engaging curriculum, and continuous improvement. 

Program Accreditation:

The Business Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates (excluding bookkeeping certificate) are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs, 11520 W 119 St, Overland Park, KS 66213, (913) 339-9356, www.acbsp.org. The SCC Business Program was reaffirmed in 2023 for 10 years. Several instructors at SCC have received the ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award for Region 5.

Program Overview:

SCC’s Business program offers a variety of choices in which to study and earn an associate degree, diploma, or certificate.

The Business - Associate of Applied Science degree emphasizes important business concepts and real-world applications. Students choose from a variety of electives to customize their degree. For students not wanting to commit to a full Associate of Applied Science degree, students may consider a certificate and/or diploma. The Business program offers certificates in Bookkeeping, Business, Client Relations, Entrepreneurship, and Event-Venue Operations Management. The certificates allow students the opportunity to get customized training for their individual needs by completing 16 credit hours. Diplomas are offered in Bookkeeping and Business and require 31 credit hours. 

The Business program offers stackable credentials for students interested in working their way towards an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business. The logical extension for each of the Certificates and Diplomas are as follows:

• Bookkeeping Certificate - Bookkeeping Diploma - Business A.A.S.
• Business Certificate - Business Diploma - Business A.A.S.
• Client Relations Certificate - Business A.A.S.
• Entrepreneurship Certificate - Business A.A.S.
• Event-Venue Operations Management Certificate - Business A.A.S.

The Operations and Service Management - Associate of Applied Science degree prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical, technical, and operational functions of an organization, particularly those relating to production systems, plant service and management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations, skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis, cost control, and materials planning. While this program includes different types of business courses, it ultimately focuses on operations and service and as such are more applicable to advancing careers in technology, trades, industry, and/or manufacturing.

The Business - Associate of Arts degree is for students who plan to complete their first two years of a bachelor’s degree before transferring to a four-year institution.

The program is available at the Beatrice, Lincoln, and Milford campuses and online. Contact Beatrice or Milford’s program chair for information on scheduling at those campuses.

A unique benefit Business students have is access to the SCC Entrepreneurship Center in Lincoln. The SCC Entrepreneurship Center is a full-service resource hub for entrepreneurs in all stages of business development. Students are able to use the SCC Entrepreneurship Center as a resource for an existing business, or as a new entrepreneur. For more information, visit our website:  https://www.southeast.edu/entrepreneurship/ 

Program graduates are working in small and large companies throughout Nebraska and surrounding states. Other graduates are continuing their education.

For more information contact:
Jonah Jordening, Program Chair - Beatrice
402-228-8281, 800-233-5027 ext. 1281, jjordening@southeast.edu

Beth Deinert, Program Co-Chair - Lincoln
402-437-2415, 800-642-4075 ext. 2415, bdeinert@southeast.edu

Linda Hartman, Program Co-Chair - Lincoln
402-437-2433, 800-642-4075 ext. 2433, lhartman@southeast.edu

Tammie Lang, Program Chair - Milford
402-761-8465, 800-933-7223 ext. 8465, tlang@southeast.edu

College Admissions Office
Beatrice 402-228-8214, 800-233-5027 ext. 1214
Lincoln 402-437-2600, 800-642-4075 ext. 2600
Milford 402-761-8243, 800-933-7223 ext. 8243

Special Program Requirements

Students who wish to pursue their education in Business must complete the college admissions requirements, all prerequisite courses with a “C” or higher and the special program requirements below:

1. A Windows-based Operating System is strongly encouraged. Computer labs are available for student who do not have a Windows OS.
2. Students will complete the ACCUPLACER, ASSET, ACT, Next Generation Accuplacer or SAT pre-admission testing. Skills students currently have in math, writing, and reading comprehension will be determined by test scores. Scores from testing will be used to place students in appropriate math and writing courses as well as any developmental reading program that may be necessary.

Developmental courses include the following:
ENGL 0900 - Reading Workshop  
ENGL 0960 Beginning College Reading/Writing       
ENGL 0985 - Intermediate College Reading/Writing  
MATH 0900 Math Fundamentals   
MATH 0950 Beginning Algebra    

Your advisor will assist you in interpreting placement scores and determining if you are required to take the prescribed developmental courses.

 3. Students’ high school or college transcripts must validate successful completion of an accounting course. Two semesters of high school accounting or one semester of college accounting must have been completed with a B average or higher. Students who cannot validate previous accounting course work will be advised to take Office Accounting OFFT 1310    as one of their business electives.

 4. Students in the Business program are expected to meet keyboarding skills of 30 NWAM. Those students who do not meet 30 NWAM will be advised to take Basic Keyboarding to improve their skills. Keyboarding classes numbered below OFFT 1160   are considered developmental courses.

 5. If your advisor determines that you must take developmental or prerequisite courses, they will be taken during the first part of the program. The credit hours earned in these classes will not count toward graduation requirements.

Types of Jobs Available

Awards

• Bookkeeping Certificate
• Bookkeeping Diploma
• Business Certificate
• Business Diploma
• Business, A.A.
• Business, A.A.S.
• Client Relations Certificate
• Entrepreneurship Certificate
• Event-Venue Operations Management Certificate