WELCOME TO THE BUSINESS PROGRAM AT KAUA'I COMMUNITY COLLEGE! 

The Associate in Science Business degree at Kaua‘i CC isn't just about theory—it's about opportunity and practical skills. We offer a curriculum that's both dynamic and practical, preparing you for a diverse range of entry-level careers in business, industry, and non-profit organizations.

What Sets Us Apart?

  • Real-world Focus: We provide a solid foundation of basic business concepts and skills necessary to contribute and create solutions in today’s environment. Upon completion, you will be ready for an entry-level position.
  • Flexible Pathways: Our Associate in Science degree can help you jump-start a career in business or prepare for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree.
  • Transferable Skills: Students acquire the knowledge and skills to apply management, marketing, and accounting concepts to improve operational performance in a business setting.
  • 100% Online, Asynchronous: The Business Program is offered completely online, meaning Business Majors do not need to come to campus or schedule a specific time for online lectures.

Benefits of Our Program

  • Versatility: Gain the skills and knowledge for entry-level positions in business, industry, and non-profit settings.
  • Core Competency: Acquire a solid foundation in management, marketing, and accounting concepts.
  • Seamless Transfer: This degree is designed to prepare you for transfer to a four-year institution.
  • Flexible Schedule: Study on your own time with our 100% online, asynchronous format.

Professional Licensure

The Business Program, which offers an Associate's degree, is not related to professional licensure (such as a CPA license). However, this degree does prepare you for transfer to a four-year institution to fulfill the requirements for a Baccalaureate degree.If you are not residing in the state of Hawai'i and are taking a Kauaʻi Community College (Kauaʻi CC) online course or program leading to professional licensure, Kauaʻi CC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets your state’s professional licensure requirements. Please verify with the appropriate licensing board in the state you intend to practice.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

  1. Develop critical thinking and interpersonal skills applicable to real-world problems
  2. Utilize creativity and logical strategies and techniques to solve complex business issues
  3. Implement and apply current technical solutions to business activities, systems, and processes
  4. Apply foundational management principles to the functions of planning, organizing, coordinating, and decision making to business operations
  5. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of business and technical skills to support lifelong professional development

GUIDED PATHWAYS TO COMPLETION

 

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Business Associate in Science (AS) Degree

Business Associate in Science (AS) Degree, 61 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • BUS 120 - Principles of Business (3 credits)
  • ENT 125 -  Starting a Business (3 credits)
  • ICS 101 - Digital Tools for the Information World (3 credits)
  • MGT 120 - Principles of Management (3 credits)
  • Communication: A.S. Core Options  (3 credits)

Note:

  1. ICS 101: This course fulfills the Computer/Technology category.

Spring Semester 2

  • ECON 130 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
  • ENT 150 - Basic Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs (3 credits)
  • MGT 124 - Human Resources Management (3 credits)
  • Mathematics: MATH 100 or MATH 103 or higher  + (3 credits)
  • Oral Communication: SP 151 or SP 251 (3 credits)

Note:

  1. ECON 130: This course fulfills the Social Environment category.

Fall Semester 3

  • ACC 201 - Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 credits)
  • BLAW 200 - Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
  • ECON 131 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
  • MGT 122 - Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
  • Cultural Environment: A.S. Core Options (3 credits)

Note:

  1. ECON 131: This course fulfills the Social Environment category.

Spring Semester 4

  • ACC 202 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
  • BUS 190 - Survey of International Business (3 credits)
  • BUS 293 - Cooperative Education (3 credits)
  • Marketing Options  + (3 credits)
  • Natural Environment: Any 100-level or higher natural science course (1 DB course or 1 DP including 1 DY) (4 credits)

Total credits: 61

Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement (CA)

Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement (CA), 42 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • BUS 120 - Principles of Business (3 credits)
  • ECON 130 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
  • ENT 125 - Starting a Business (3 credits)
  • ICS 101 - Digital Tools for the Information World (3 credits)
  • Communication: A.S. Core Options  (3 credits)

Note: 

  1. ECON 130: This course fulfills the Social Environment category.
  2. ICS 101: This course fulfills the Computer/Technology category.

Spring Semester 2

  • BUS 190 - Survey of International Business (3 credits)
  • ENT 150 - Basic Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs (3 credits)
  • MGT 124 - Human Resources Management (3 credits)
  • Marketing Options +  (3 credits)
  • Mathematics + (3 credits)

Note:

  1. Marketing Options: ENT 130 is recommended.

Fall semester 3

  • BLAW 200 - Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
  • BUS 293 - Cooperative Education (3 credits)
  • MGT 122 - Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
  • Oral Communication: SP 151 or SP 251 (3 credits)

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Total credits: 42

Management Certificate of Achievement (CA)

Management Certificate of Achievement (CA), 42 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • ACC 201 - Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 credits)
  • BUS 120 - Principles of Business  (3 credits)
  • ECON 130 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
  • ICS 101 - Digital Tools for the Information World (3 credits)
  • MGT 120 - Principles of Management  (3 credits)

Note: 

  1. ECON 130: This course fulfills the Social Environment category.
  2. ICS 101: This course fulfills the Computer/Technology category.

Spring Semester 2

  • ACC 202 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
  • MGT 124 - Human Resources Management (3 credits)
  • Communication: A.S. Core Options  (3 credits)
  • Marketing Options + (3 credits)
  • Oral Communication: SP 151 or SP 251 (3 credits)

Note:

  • Marketing Options: MKT 120 is recommended.

Fall Semester 3

  • BLAW 200 - Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
  • BUS 293 - Cooperative Education (3 credits)
  • MGT 122 - Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
  • Mathematics (3 credits)

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Total credits: 42

Entrepreneurship Certificate of Competence (CO)

Entrepreneurship Certificate of Competence (CO), 18 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • ENT 125 - Starting a Business (3 credits)
  • MGT 122 - Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
  • ICS 101 - Digital Tools for information World.

Note:

  1. ICS 101: This course fulfills the Computer/Technology category.

Spring Semester 2

  • ENT 150 - Basic Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs (3 credits)
  • Marketing Options + (3 credits)
  • Oral Communication: SP 151 or SP 251 +(3 credits)

Note:

  1. Marketing Options: ENT 130 is recommended.

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Total credits: 18

Management Essentials Certificate of Competence (CO)

Management Essentials Certificate of Competence (CO), 21 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • BUS 120 - Principles of Business  (3 credits)
  • MGT 120 - Principles of Management (3 credits)
  • MGT 122 - Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
  • Mathematics + (3 credits)

Spring Semester 2

  • MGT 124 - Human Resource Management (3 credits)
  • Communication: A.S. Core Options  (3 credits)
  • Oral Communication: SP 151 or SP 251 (3 credits)

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Total credits: 21

Retail Essential Certificate of Competence (CO)

Retail Essential Certificate of Competence (CO), 15 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • MGT 120 - Principles of Management (3 credits)
  • MGT 122 - Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
  • Marketing Options  + (3 credits)
  • Mathematics: MATH 100 or MATH 103 or higher  + (3 credits)
  • Oral Communication: SP 151 or SP 251  + (3 credits)

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Total credits: 15

Business Program at Kaua'i CC

Business Program at Kaua'i CC

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