“Need to Know” Information

Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Entrepreneurial Studies, International Business, Small Business Certificate

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Accounting A.A.S. (AC01)

Curricular Requirements

Team-based projects	Almost all business courses and some liberal arts electives require team projects.
Curricular nuances	This degree is NOT for students who want to be accountants or get a 4-year accounting degree. Advisors should plan out students’ schedules over many semesters as the courses rotate one semester evening and then one semester days.
Coursework availability	75% of program offered online 200-level accounting courses such as cost, intermediate, tax, payroll and Quickbooks not offered online Acc 201 – Quickbooks offered hybrid only
Resources available/academic support	Tutoring for accounting and economics

Career considerations

Background checks	Most employers conduct extensive background checks including criminal and possibly credit reports
Drug testing required	Most employers require drug testing

Transfer considerations?

Most common transfer school(s)

This is NOT a transfer program. NOT for students who want to be accountants. Degree qualifies students for bookkeeping jobs (accounts receivable/payable, payroll, general bookkeeping, and inventory management) with starting wages of $13-$14 per hour.

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Business Administration A.S. (BU01)

Curricular Requirements

Team-based projects	Almost all business courses and some liberal arts electives require team projects.
Internships/experiential learning	Many transfer schools require internships/coops
Curricular nuances	Program has a math elective, which should be MTH 200 Applied Calculus. Students should also try to take MTH 161 at MCC if they have an open elective.
Coursework availability	100% of program offered online. Check with transfer school to see if they accept online courses in for transfer
Resources available/academic support	Tutoring for accounting and economics

Career considerations

Background checks	Most employers conduct extensive background checks including criminal and possibly credit reports
Drug testing required	Most employers require drug testing

Transfer considerations?

Most common transfer school(s)

1) Brockport 2) RIT 3) St. John Fisher Other great choices for transfer schools – UB, Albany, BinghamtonFollow MCC degree requirements for BU01 and/or 2+2 requirementsThis is the program to choose to get a four-year degree in accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain management, management.

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Computer Information Systems A.A.S. (CI01) 

Curricular Requirements

Required equipment/supplies	Students should have a computer and/or lap top with Microsoft Office.
Team-based projects	Almost all business courses and some liberal arts electives require team projects.
Curricular nuances	BUS 275 Business Co-op are offered Spring only and online only. BUS 275 requires students to get a co-op placement which provides at least 90 hours of practical work experience. MCC Career Services might be able to assist students in finding a co-op.
Coursework availability	60% of program offered online Only CIS 201 Web Development is offered online. The other 6 CIS courses are not offered online as they require lab time. Advisors need to plan many semesters in advance as the CIS courses rotate between evening and day offerings depending on the semester.
Resources available/academic support	Tutoring for accounting, economics and CIS courses.

Career considerations

Background checks	Most employers conduct extensive background checks including criminal and possibly credit reports
Drug testing required	Most employers require drug testing

Transfer considerations?

Most common transfer school(s)

This is NOT a transfer program. CIS (also same as MIS – management information systems) is a program that teaches students how to use technology to solve business problems. There are many positions as a computer support specialist or help desk support for graduates starting at $17-$18 per hour.

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Computer Information Systems A.S. (CI02)

Curricular Requirements

Required equipment/supplies	Students should have a computer and/or lap top with Microsoft Office.
Team-based projects	Almost all business courses and some liberal arts electives require team projects.
Coursework availability	60% of program offered online NO CIS courses needed for this program are offered online. Advisors need to plan many semesters in advance as the CIS courses rotate between evening and day offerings depending on the semester.
Resources available/academic support	Tutoring for accounting, economics and CIS courses.

Career considerations

Background checks	Most employers conduct extensive background checks including criminal and possibly credit reports
Drug testing required	Most employers require drug testing

Transfer considerations?

Most common transfer school(s)

1) RIT (#6 MIS program in the US) 2) Brockport 3) SUNY Buffalo CIS (also same as MIS – management information systems) is a program that teaches students how to use technology to solve business problems. MIS is a fast growing field with job growth and increasing starting salaries.

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Entrepreneurial Studies A.A.S. (EP01) 

Curricular Requirements

Capstone projects	Bus 210 (offered online and Spring only) requires the development of a complete business plan for the business the student plans to start or is presently operating.
Team-based projects	Almost all business courses and some liberal arts electives require team projects.
Curricular nuances	BUS 210 Entrepreneurial Studies II and BUS 275 Business Co-op are offered Spring only and online only For BUS 275 students need to find a co-op position that provides 90 hours of work experience – MCC’s Career Services may be able to assist with placement.
Coursework availability	90% of program offered online BUS 210 Entrepreneurial Studies II and BUS 275 Business Co-op are offered Spring only and online only.
Resources available/academic support	Tutoring for accounting and economics

Career considerations

Background checks	Most employers conduct extensive background checks including criminal and possibly credit reports
Drug testing required	Most employers require drug testing

Transfer considerations?

Most common transfer school(s)

This is NOT a transfer program. NOT for students who want to work for someone else. This program is for students who want to start a business venture upon completion of the degree, or presently have a small business. The main challenge for students will be financing their business.

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International Business (BI01) 

Curricular Requirements

Capstone projects	BUS 250 is the capstone course that has many prerequisites (see catalog) and is ONLY offered during Spring semester.
Team-based projects	Almost all business courses and some liberal arts electives require team projects. BUS 250 has two team projects.
Internships/experiential learning	Many transfer schools require internships/coops outside the U.S. and many require or highly recommend study abroad.
Curricular nuances	Though MTH 200 is not required in MCC’s degree, students may want to take at MCC or will be required to take at transfer school.
Coursework availability	BUS 250 Spring ONLY, SOC 210 Spring ONLY, GEG 211 Fall & Hybrid ONLY About 80% of program offered online
Resources available/academic support	Tutoring for accounting and economics

Physical locations/Online Considerations

Are there specific things students need to know about online courses in this pathway?

Not all courses are offered online, BUS 250 is not offered online

Career considerations

Background checks	Most employers conduct extensive background checks including criminal and possibly credit reports
Drug testing required	Most employers require drug testing

Transfer considerations?

Most common transfer school(s)

1)RIT 2) Brockport 3) Pace University Follow MCC degree requirements Some transfer schools may require additional foreign language credits Try to take MTH 200 at MCC or take as junior at 4-year college Many transfer schools require or highly recommend internships/coops abroad and/or study abroad

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Small Business Certificate (BS02) 

Curricular Requirements

Capstone projects	BUS 210 (offered online and Spring only) requires the development of a complete business plan for the business the student plans to start or is presently operating
Team-based projects	Almost all business courses and some liberal arts electives require team projects.
Curricular nuances	BUS 210 Entrepreneurial Studies II and BUS 275 Business Co-op are offered Spring only and online only
Coursework availability	90% of program offered online BUS 210 Entrepreneurial Studies II offered only online and Spring only
Resources available/academic support	Tutoring for accounting and economics

Career considerations

Background checks	Most employers conduct extensive background checks including criminal and possibly credit reports
Drug testing required	Most employers require drug testing

Transfer considerations?

Most common transfer school(s)

This is NOT a transfer program. NOT for students who want to work for someone else. This certificate program is for students who want to start a business venture upon completion of the degree, or presently have a small business. The main challenge for students will be financing their business. This program is targeted to adult learners. Many already have a degree and want this certificate to gain the skills needed to successfully start and operate a small business.