Bachelor of Science - Business
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Classes are offered Fall, Spring, and Summer
Many entry-level jobs in the world of business require a bachelor’s degree. Professionals without a bachelor’s degree will have more difficulty advancing their career. A bachelor’s degree can open the doors to new positions, higher pay, and long-term job security.
YC is offering its first bachelor's degree, a Bachelor of Science in Business Degree. The Bachelor of Science in Business program trains individuals to assume management or supervisory positions in business, industry, and government. It provides basic skills in a broad range of business functions including accounting, computer usage, leadership, management, and marketing. Students will be able to enter the degree program as a freshman or transfer in at any time.
You can finish the degree at your pace. Even if you are starting with no credits, you can finish in as little as 2.5 years or part-time in 6 years. You can transfer in credits or qualify for up to 60 credits for prior learning to finish faster.
Fast Facts about the 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Business Degree at YC
Fast Facts about the 120-credit degree
- It is designed for new students, continuing students, or graduates. Those who are fresh out of high school, have no college, or already have an associate degree in any discipline can enroll.
- It is offered entirely online.
- You can attend full-time or part-time classes based on YOUR schedule.
- Phenomenal student support with immediate access to advisors embedded within your classes, student IT and computer help after hours when you need help.
- No guesswork—classes designed with consistent due dates, guaranteed weekly grades posted and updates.
- Relevant up-to-date information via expert guest speakers from the field.
- Students can transfer in and students can receive credit for prior learning.
- This degree can be completed in the traditional pattern for a full-time student of 30 credits per year, which will take four years to complete.
- You can complete coursework through 8-week classes, significantly reducing completion time. The 8-week classes will start in August, October, January, March, and June.
- This degree is incredibly affordable when compared to other baccalaureate degree options. Students will pay $155 per credit for in-state tuition for upper-division courses.
- No textbook costs or fees in the Bachelors of Science in Business for two of three concentrations: Organizational Management & Leadership and Entrepreneurship.
- The Bachelors of Science in Business with an Accounting Concentration is not OER and contains textbook and software fees at this time. YC is working on reducing fees for our students and creating more accounting OER courses.
To contact the Bachelor of Science - Business Department
- deanna.mooney@yc.edu
- (928) 776-2275
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Degrees
B.S. Business - Accounting Concentration
- SEMESTERS: 4
- CREDITS: 120
- LOCATIONS:
- Prescott, Online
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The Bachelor of Science in Business with Accounting Concentration is a degree program that provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the accounting profession. The program emphasizes the development of financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, and taxation skills, as well as analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Students will also learn how to use accounting and data analytic software, prepare financial statements, analyze financial data, and develop budgets. Graduates of this program can pursue careers in accounting, finance, auditing, tax preparation, and consulting, among other areas. This program also provides the foundation to transfer into master’s-level certified public accountant (CPA) track programs.
The Accounting concentration currently has textbooks costs and student fees. YC continues to reduce these.
B.S. Business - Entrepreneurship Concentration
- SEMESTERS: 4
- CREDITS: 120
- LOCATIONS:
- Prescott, Online
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The Bachelor of Science in Business with Entrepreneurship Concentration is a degree program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to start, manage, and grow their own business ventures.
The program emphasizes the development of innovative and strategic thinking, leadership skills, financial management, and marketing strategies necessary for entrepreneurial success. Students will also learn how to identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, create business plans, and manage the risks associated with starting and running a business.
B.S. Business - Organizational Management and Leadership Concentration
- SEMESTERS: 4
- CREDITS: 120
- LOCATIONS:
- Prescott, Online
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The Bachelor of Science in Business with Organizational Management and Leadership Concentration is a degree program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in leadership positions in various organizations. The program emphasizes the development of effective communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, as well as an understanding of organizational behavior, human resource management, and ethics.
Students will also learn how to develop and implement strategic plans, manage teams, and lead change initiatives. Graduates of this program can pursue careers in management, consulting, human resources, and leadership roles in various industries, including healthcare, finance, technology, and non-profit organizations
Additional Program Information
Start at Yavapai College - Finish at Yavapai College
Cost, Financial Aid, and Scholarships
- $155 per credit hour for In-State Tuition
- $232 per credit hour for WUE States
- $429 per credit hour Non-WUE states
All concentrations, except Accounting have no textbook costs or associated student fees.
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