Business Administration

Business and Hospitality
Award
Associate of Applied Science, Certificate
Credits
62, 19
Locations
Calmar, Online, Peosta
Entry
Fall, Spring, Summer
Time to Complete
12-24 Months
Business Professionals in a meeting

Learn from instructors who have years of real world experience in business. In this program you will better understand the economy and learn best practices of business concepts while developing your ability to work with diverse groups of team members. You will gain effective management, marketing and human resource knowledge, skills and strategies for establishing and implementing a plan.

You can complete classes face-to-face at either campus location or online in different formats (Z-Degree, Competency-Based Education, hybrid, synchronous online, traditional online). The Competency-Based Education (CBE) format allows you to complete courses within a self paced structure that doesn't have defined due dates for completion of class items. You'll also have the opportunity to join the Business Professionals of America (BPA) and travel to national competitions across the country. In the past several years, numerous NICC students have qualified for Business Professionals of America (BPA) national competitions and have placed in the top three.

Paying for the Program

Tuition and Fees

$4,366 - 14,252*

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$4,993 - 16,298*
* Approximate cost. Amount reflects the estimated tuition and student fees based on rates at the time of publication. These rates do not include additional expenses (books, tools, supplies, living expenses, licensures, remedial or pre-requisite coursework or partnership tuition and fees, etc.) related to your NICC education. Rates are subject to change.

Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance

There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.

Last-Dollar Scholarship

This state funded scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career programs and pays remaining tuition costs after all other federal and state aid has been applied. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

NICC Scholarship Eligible

Any student enrolled in this program is eligible for NICC scholarships. The NICC Foundation offers a wide range of scholarship award amounts and all students are encouraged to apply.

Vo-Tech Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $1,000 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

Learn more about Financial Aid.

Career Outlook


Enrollment Process

  1. Apply for admission.
  2. Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
  3. Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years. 

Program Information

View a sample 1st year schedule for the AAS in Business Administration.

Review program courses, admissions and academic requirements.

Additional Information

BPA (Business Professionals of America)

Business Professionals of America is a student organization that prepares students for the business workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.

Calmar NICC BPA Advisors:

Peosta/Dubuque NICC BPA Advisors:

Transfer Information

The Business Administration degree currently has transfer agreements in place with the institution(s) listed below. Students are encouraged to speak with their transfer college or university to verify that their planned courses at NICC will meet necessary requirements. Learn more about transferring from NICC.

Program Contacts

Melissa Stewart
Melissa Stewart, MBA
Business Instructor
  • Email: stewartme@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 1277
  • Location: Calmar
Brent Beyer
Business Instructor
  • Email: beyerb10232@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 1471
  • Location: Calmar
Jacob Gantenbein
Business Instructor
  • Email: gantenbeinj@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 2370
  • Location: Peosta